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  • David Welch avatar

    Walk In Humility Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
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    19th in Ephesians series dealing with a worthy walk in humility

    “Walk in Humility” Ephesians 4:1-2 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to walk worthy of our calling 1 1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    His Cup At The Gathering Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,164 views

    Easter sermon series.

    The Echoes of Easter Pt 1 "His Cup at the Gathering" Luke 22:14-30 Luke 22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage God's Way

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011
     | 3,753 views

    Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

    MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Going To Make Out Of A Bad Situation?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    I preached this sermon during the "Flood Fight of 2011 in Bismarck/Mandan ND" Four benefits that come from bad situations.

    Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I think we all know and understand that being a child of God does not automatically excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Labor Together In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    God provides grace to reconcile relationships among those committed to advancing the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction Someone wrote a poem about conflict in the church: To live above, with the saints we love; Oh, that will be glory! But to live below, with the saints we know; now that’s a different story! Today we meet two women who probably sang that ditty every morning! They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God First

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 4,584 views

    Know the importance for putting God first, Feel the obscurity of any other way, and Put God First!

    The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 49,267 views

    We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

    TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 11,442 views

    WHERE ARE YOU PRE-BETHEL Life a mess, running from self BETHEL Coming to Christ POST-BETHEL Drifted away PENIEL Messed up again… Wrestling with God Come back to Bethel

    BACK TO BETHEL “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob [“deceiver”]? He has deceived me these two times: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my b1essing!" You know the story… how the younger, wimpier, momma’s boy stole the birthright and blessing from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Feud

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,959 views

    The story of how Joseph was used by God in spite of being in a dysfunctional family.

    Family Feud Genesis 37: 1-4 and 12-28 I love a good Bible story, and when looking at the three scripture readings for today I could not resist going with the Old Testament story of Joseph. Perhaps most of you had the story of Joseph and The Coat of Many Colors read to you by your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
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    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Not Finished

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jun 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,595 views

    The folded Napkin informs us that Jesus is not done with us

    I AM NOT FINISHED Jesus' Burial Have you ever thought of what they all had to do? John 19:38- 40 Later Joseph from the city of Arimathea asked Pilate to let him remove Jesus' body. (Joseph was a disciple of Jesus but secretly because he was afraid of the Jews). Pilate gave him permission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    David And Jonathan's Friendship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,521 views

    1 Samuel 18:1-5 shows us a remarkable expression of faithful love.

    Scripture The battle between David and Goliath is over. Israel’s champion and savior, David, has killed Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of the Philistines and chased them all the way back to their own territory. After that Saul’s commander of the army, Abner, brought David to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "A Healthy Jealousy" Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2013
     | 5,313 views

    The word, "Christian", sometimes carries a bad connotation in our society; Would someone be "jealous" of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

    “A Healthy Jealousy” Romans 11:11-14 Last week we looked at Romans 11:9-10, which is Paul quoting from Psalm 69: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Comparison

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

    No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    On Their Behalf

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,260 views

    The Apostle Paul prayed for the Body of Christ, prayers which are a guide for the overseers of God's church may pray for the people of God.

    On Their Behalf Praying for God’s People The New Testament gives a charge to those who are led of the Lord, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with His own blood.” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational