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  • John Gullick avatar

    God In The Drivers Seeat. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 25, 2016
     | 11,432 views

    A sermon that uses the series title top gear to talk about powering forward with God this sermon is putting God in the drivers seat of your life.

    God in the drivers seat. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” (Matthew 16:24 MSG) Matthew 16:24-25Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pursue Godliness Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,615 views

    re you working on your own personal spiritual walk with God? Are you training yourself to be more loving, more joyful, more peaceable, more patient, to show more compassion, more humility, to be more self-controlled, more content?

    I want to talk to day about how we can be spiritually healthy. We'll come back to the first few verses later but for now just notice what he says in v6: “6If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017
     | 14,048 views

    John wants us to believe. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”’ (John 11) The question is do you believe?

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Before I begin this morning, there’s a little tradition that goes with Easter Sunday called the Easter Acclamation, or the Paschal greeting. Basically one person says ‘Christ is Risen,’ and then the response is, ‘He is Risen indeed!’ Given some of us might be a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Will Your Will Match God's Will?

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 30, 2013
     | 4,594 views

    God's will is not a mystery. Rather it's a battle; his will against our will.

    We just read the Apostle’s Creed. It was written in the 4th Century by a Council in Milan as an early statement of Christian belief. It is read regularly in some congregations. However, I found a statement of belief that may fit how we truly believe based on our actions. From Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Three Is Better Than One

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 26, 2013
     | 1,464 views

    Three is Better Than One

    THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study revealed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,054 views

    Now let me ask you: “How do you want to be remembered?” What do you hope people will say about you after you are gone? How will people who knew you best summarize your 60 or 70 or 80 years of living?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3 ILL. It was January, 2003, & the Ohio State Buckeyes were playing the #1 ranked Miami Hurricanes for the NCAA National College football ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Even Little Piggy Went Swimming! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,153 views

    In the face of the demonic Jesus transforms lives.

    “He’s Amazing! Even Little Piggy Went Swimming!” Mark 5:1-20 When our sons were little I had a routine I often went through when they were barefoot. Starting with the big toe I would recite the “This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cleaning Out The Temple Series

    Contributed by Lynn Sims on Mar 24, 2022
     | 3,053 views

    We are the Temple of the Living God and like Hezekiah we must clean it out to live a blessed life.

    Cleaning out the Temple Part 3 in the Series “Breaking Bad” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024
     | 1,005 views

    Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws.

    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 John 14:1-6 2 Timothy 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws. It was the year 1931 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 257 views

    As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

    The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Reversing The Curse . . . And Then Some! Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 17, 2022
     | 2,748 views

    Did you know that all men die for Adam's sin? It's a biblical concept taught clearly in Romans 5:12-21. In the same way, all men who receive Christ's gift live by Christ's one act of righteousness.

    Well, as we all well know, we have reached 2022. And we’ve had a couple tough years as a human race. I remember well in 2020 how many were claiming that was the worst year in recent memory—the worldwide pandemic had shut down much of the world, there was tremendous social unrest in the U.S. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Call To Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    We must follow the example of Jesus and be faithful in all that God has called us to do.

    A Call to Faithfulness Text: Heb. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: According to a 1974 newspaper item, Leo Fortier had rung the bell of his parish church in Three Rivers, Quebec, every Sunday for 52 years. Quite a record of faithfulness. 2. Maybe God has not called you to be a bell ringer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Understanding The Present Time 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,305 views

    Christian people need to be fully aware of the present time.

    INTRO.- ILL.- I have a 3-year older brother named Larry. When he was a senior in high school I was a freshman. They called him "Big Shep" and me "Little Shep." (BUT YOU CAN CALL ME, BIG SHEP!) One day in gym class I got into a fight with a guy 2 years older than me. He was a junior. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Surviving Worry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    1st in a 6 part series on surviving stress, taking from Psalm 23 and various N.T. references.

    SURVIVING WORRY PSALM 23:1 & MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (“Alien Song” video clip - 0:43 - clip can be acquired from http://www.navone.org/HTML/Index.htm - used with permission.) Have you ever felt like that? I mean, you think you’re okay, or maybe like our little alien, you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surviving Busyness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church