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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024
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     | 1,997 views

    Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

    Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Leadership 101 Basics Of Biblical Leadership

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 27, 2024
     | 938 views

    Leading in a word is influence, but before I can lead others, I must lead myself. It's not about what you have, it's about who you are!

    OUTLINE LEADERSHIP 101 – Part 1 Celebration Church October 27, 2024, Dr. Tom Bartlett What is leadership? Part 2 is: leading others · Leading others is the ability to get people to follow willingly, in a word leadership is influence Part 1 is: Leading self · Leading self is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Lord's Mercies

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 29, 2024
     | 967 views

    The Lord has removed our sin

    The LORD’s Mercies Psalm 103:1-13 Good morning, As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about going through the Depression and trying to find work. I remember him telling stories of how, in the pre-union times, if you were sick, you didn’t get paid. If you got hurt, too bad; go home, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Protecting The Saints From Scams

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2024
     | 912 views

    Being aware of the tactics of financial scammers can help protect us from them, but we are also protected by the spiritual practices of faith, contentment, and humility.

    A. Today’s sermon is a unique one in that it is part sermon and part public service announcement. 1. I have titled the sermon: “Protecting the Saints from Scams.” 2. And that’s what I hope to do in today’s sermon – protect our church family from financial exploitation. 3. Our deacon of benevolence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,039 views

    “Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

    The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanks Be To God! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,028 views

    While a turducken is not necessary for our physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health (and in many ways is probably bad for your physical health), giving thanks is necessary for physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual health. Make time to be thankful.

    LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THANKS BE TO GOD! ROMANS 6:15-19 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION / ILLUSTRATION PART 1… food52.com/blog/14637-the-brief-history-of-the-turducken-and-stuffing-food-in-food [adapted] This sermon is going to be a weird sermon just like a turducken is a weird dish. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,040 views

    What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5, for today’s message, “The Judgment Seat of Christ.” This message is so important that I tremble at the thought of not getting this right. Of all the sermons I have preached, this sermon and this series on the Eternal Rewards is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023
     | 787 views

    Jesus is the true king over everything. He proved his authority by resurrecting from the dead. Can you imagine the power of God behind Jesus’ resurrection? 
Can you imagine the power of God that brought salvation?

    Love Reigns (Easter) Week 1. Matthew 27:32-42.   As Jesus was being crucified, the soldiers mocked him by placing a crown of thorns on his head and placing a sign over his head that read, “King of the Jews.” They did not see him as the true King who rules and reigns. After Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three-Foot World Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023
     | 1,849 views

    Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

    Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loving And Celebrating Your Mom Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,517 views

    Being a parent is a God-sized task. Mom's take on the task daily. Jesus mother, Mary took on the task of be "The Son of God's Mom." It was a God-sized task and Jesus knew it. How did He honor her? How should I honor my Mom like Jesus did?

    A poll was recently conducted to discover the top 5 things Mom’s say on a daily basis. Here’s the top 5. #5- “Don’t make me turn this car around.” #4- “ Hey, take it down a notch.” #3- “How many times do I have to tell you” #2- (It’s a tie) “Because I said so” and “Go back to bed.” #1- “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,949 views

    Habakkuk 3:1-16 teaches us two life-changing responses to adversity that are modeled for us by Habakkuk.

    Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023
     | 3,036 views

    A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

    Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Of Truth

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023
     | 1,350 views

    People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.

    We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Message In 1peter – Number 6 – Follow My Example Of Suffering And Walk Accordingly (But Not The Writer’s Example) – 1peter 2:21-23 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 24, 2023
     | 1,240 views

    This message looks at examples, especially Christ's example in suffering. Committed Christians take up their crosses and follow Christ, their example. Our Lord has set the example in suffering. That will lead to persecution/suffering when we deny self and walk in His footsteps.

    MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 6 – FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE OF SUFFERING AND WALK ACCORDINGLY (BUT NOT THE WRITER’S EXAMPLE) – 1Peter 2:21-23 {{1Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,”}} [A]. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,020 views

    This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist