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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Our Mission

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2021
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    The writer of Hebrews tells we have a mission which is to confess, be confident, and continue in the faith no matter what.

    Hebrews 10:11-25 “Our Mission” 1. The writer of Hebrew is telling us about the offerings for sin • The Priest offering for sin “11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins.” • The Christ offering for sin: . ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Charge

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020
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    on Maundy Thursday, Jesus gave us the ultimate commandment: love one another

    John 13:1-17, 31-35 Today is Maundy Thursday, the least understood, probably least attended, and surely the most intimate of the Christian holy days. It was the time of Passover, when all Jews commemorated their escape from the Angel of Death while captives in Egypt. As we partake in our Agape ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Our Advocate

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2020
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    What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit stands with us in John 14:15-21.

    What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit confirms God’s love in John 14:15-21. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. Assuming that the word “commandments” always means the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2020
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    Foreshadowing the completion when we enter fully into the Father’s eternal heavenly kingdom, Ephesians 1:11-14 shows us 1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

    Ephesians 1:11-14 [11]In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, [12]so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. [13] In him you also, when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Cross

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2020
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    Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28.

    Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Memorials

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 17, 2020
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    Jacob made a vow that if God would bring him back home safely, that the stone which he set up as a pillar, and its place would be called God's house. By setting up this stone Jacob erected a monument to memorialize this significant event in his life.

    OUR MEMORIALS TEXT: GENESIS 28:16-22 INTRODUCTION: The background for this scripture is that Jacob had stolen his brother Esau’s blessing, and for fear of Esau, he fled to the land of Padanaram. He stopped for the night and went to sleep and had a dream where God revealed His glory to him. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
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    For 2,000 years, churches all over the world, in a multitude of languages, have prayed these words.

    “Our Father” Matthew 6:9b Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-03-19 Let us pray I meet Dolly for the first time a few weeks ago. For those of you who don’t know her, you are missing out on a treat. She taught the sign language for “I love you” and told me that even though she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Way

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020
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    The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

    Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Town

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 27, 2020
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    We must guard the gates of our lives as to what comes in and what goes out (GIGO).

    1. There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble (under a beautiful flower bouquet) that says, "The things that please are temporary." Over the second gate, there is a cross with this inscription: "The things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Vision Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 3, 2025
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    Challenges hearers to commit to God's vision for FBC Flora.

    “OUR VISION” Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 10:13 FBCF – 2/2/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Y’all check this out - Pics of proposed new sanctuary & final cost figure Struggled w/ starting sermon w/ this. Don’t want to lose some of you right at the beginning of this message & probably risking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
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    This sermon explores the depth of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on honoring God, proclaiming His holiness, and submitting to His will in our daily lives.

    Greetings, dear friends, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to set our hearts and minds on the Word of God. I am reminded of a quote by the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that’s ...read more

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    Giving God Our Best PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores Abraham's obedience and faith in God's call, emphasizing the importance of commitment and offering our best to God. Key

    Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to turn our hearts and minds to the sacred text that has been our guide and our comfort throughout the ages. We come together today to consider a story of profound faith and obedience, a story that ...read more

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    Transformation (His And Ours)

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
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    Using the account of Jesus' transfiguration there are lessons we can learn about our transformation

    TRANSFORMATION: His and Ours MATTHEW 17: 1-8 Today I want to talk to you about TRANSFORMATION. Most of you don't understand what that means. Many of us think of the caterpillar and the butterfly. But that is not truly transformation. Why? Because what happens to the butterfly is only EXTERNAL! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Full Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010
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    Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

    Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Really Want To... But! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2022
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    The command to follow Christ as a disciple, as an ambassador, and as a proclaimer of the good news is a command. Yet most of the time we treat our mission in this world as something optional.

    I really want to... But! Jesus told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned (Mark 16:15-16 NLT) As Christians, we know we are supposed to share our faith. Almost every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal