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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Integrity. Are You Worth Following? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 9, 2015
     | 6,029 views

    What does a person have if they have no integrity? Not much!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As we continue with our Learning to Lead series, I want to remind all of us that we are all leaders, that we all in some fashion lead other people, we do not have to be Generals and CEO’s to be leaders. • Last week we examined how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013
     | 3,915 views

    Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

    Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    We Do So We Can Hear

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012
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     | 3,278 views

    There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

    This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Close But No Cigar

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015
     | 5,357 views

    Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

    CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Fruit -Vs- Spoiled Fruit

    Contributed by Walter Troup on Jun 2, 2018
     | 13,621 views

    When Jesus talk about the vine in John 15, what point is he trying to get across to his disciples, and us today?

    (during this message, although I use the example of the vine like mentioned by Jesus in John 15, I intersect with an example of a tree, the stem(trunk), branch, and fruit.) Text: Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:1-9 (ESV) This morning let’s answer five questions about John 15:1-9. #1 Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Working While You Are Waiting

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jan 10, 2019
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     | 21,813 views

    There is actually something happening while nothing is happening in your life. God is working while you are waiting! His timing is always perfect. Always!

    During the first few months, my 3-year-old hated school. She waited for the weekends – the holidays. Monday, she would get up and ask when the holidays will come. We explain to her that she needs to wait for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.. so that her holidays would come. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019
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     | 20,666 views

    As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

    Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At Least They're Going To Church... Right?

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    Just because someone is going to church doesn't mean they're saved. Let's explore this popular phrase and learn the truth about going to church.

    Have you ever been in a of a conversation with someone who was discussing a friend, family member, or co-worker and all the sin which they are involved in, or all the religious error they are practicing, or all the problems their life consists of, and they end the description by saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Instruct And Teach

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,992 views

    We’re living in a different world than it was just 20 years ago. And it’s the upcoming generation of those past years that are being targeted by the enemy and being taught a life differing from scripture. We need to teach them what is RIGHT and what is TRUTH.

    2023.09.10.Sermon Notes. Instruct and Teach William Akehurst HSWC BIG IDEA: We’re living in a different world than it was just 20 years ago. And it’s the upcoming generation of those past years that are being targeted by the enemy and being taught a life differing from scripture. We need to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Has Been Done.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2022
     | 1,797 views

    The gospel is not a call to do something, but an announcement of what has been done. The gospel is 100% good news. Good news that is for you.

    What Has Been Done. John 6:28-29NIV The gospel is not a call to do something, but an announcement of what has been done. The gospel is 100% good news. Good news that is for you. “The gospel is so good, you’ve got to tell somebody.” P.H The key in this life is to become a— victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Eagles Fly And Chickens Flutter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    Christians, like Eagles, are destined to fly high in Christ's victorious nature and righteousness. They don't conform to the nature of fallen creatures, who can only flutter slightly above the ground of sin and corruption. Have you realized your genetic heritage yet?

    WHY EAGLES FLY AND CHICKENS FLUTTER Rom. 12:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Often we get into the same messes as those we’re critical of. 2. An EMT was working in the emergency room when a father brought in his son who had taken a tire off a miniature car and poked it into his nose. The father was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 855 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025
     | 444 views

    Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

    HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 759 views

    This sermon explores discerning God's direction, delighting in His righteousness, and displaying His glory as key aspects of our Christian walk, using Philippians 1:9-11 as a guide.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred place where we come together to worship the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual truth, a truth that will ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,233 views

    This sermon explores experiencing God's abundance, magnifying Jesus in our lives, and witnessing the multiplication of blessings through His involvement, using Luke 5:1-10 as a guide.

    Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who He is - Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the one who abundantly showers us with His love, magnifies His presence in our ...read more

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