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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024
     | 678 views

    Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

    Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Embracing God's Spirit Of Power, Love, And Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,655 views

    In 2 Timothy 1:7, we discover the incredible gifts God has given us: power, love, and self-discipline. We are called to live boldly, love unconditionally, and exercise self-discipline in our faith journey. Let us embrace these gifts and walk confidently in God's Spirit.

    "Embracing God's Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline" Introduction: Good day, dear congregation. Today, we delve into a powerful message found in 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT): "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why I Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,085 views

    This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Pearl

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,749 views

    Pearl-It’s the only gem that can’t be improved by man. You can cut and polish a diamond, ruby and other stones. BUT … if you begin to mess with a pearl, you ruin it. It’s perfect when it’s formed.

    The man who is searching for the pearls is, Jesus himself. "What other great treasure does God value in this world?" -- in order to discover what this pearl means. The church. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, ... that he might present the church to himself in splendor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

    INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    What are church leaders called to do?

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  When you think about people you would like to see as a possible Elder and Deacon candidates in this church, what exactly are these men supposed to do?  Are church leaders supposed to run a church like a corporation? Do they sit in the ivory tower and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ice Tea And Skittles

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    A sermon about the Christian response to perceived racial injustice, especially in the wake of the slaying of Trayvon Martin

    Are there some things that challenge your sense of justice and fair play? Most of us get angry when we see someone cheated out of an opportunity or robbed of their liberty. When we watch the news and see men released from prison after serving decades on bogus charges, our sense of justice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018
     | 3,044 views

    The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

    Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,697 views

    In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

    Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let It Shine Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    The body armor of God's righteousness is both a offensive and defensive weapon. This sermon points out the benefits of both.

    In 2003, a class action lawsuit was filed against Second Chance Body Armor. Second Chance manufactures bulletproof vests for police officers and security personnel. Hundreds of police departments throughout the country use their products. Apparently, several police officers had been killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Defending And Confirming The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    Philippians 1:7-11. A call to defend the purity, power, and preciousness of the gospel; and confirm that defense with holy living.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE DEFENDING & CONFIRMING THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11 INTRODUCTION - As we continue to look at Philippians chapter 1 together let’s remind ourselves, briefly, of the issues we addressed last time. We emphasized three things from vv.3-6. First, that Paul had joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Over Think It Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    Paul presents not just a defense but a clear testimony of the Gospel to Felix, who fell conviction but falls prey to procrastination.

    Today we are continuing through our series through the book of Acts. A few weeks ago we looked at the story of Paul returning to Jerusalem. This was a goal of his life, he wanted to go there to share the gospel with his people. But when he got there he was mis-judged, falsely accused and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Of Numbering Israel

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 29,408 views

    Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

    The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

    Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025
     | 230 views

    The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

    In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ