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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    New Year 2022 Aspiring In Bleak Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 24, 2021
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     | 4,388 views

    The New Year is an opportunity not only for us to improve our physical health, it is also an opportunity for us to develop our spiritual health and thus experience His joy between and around the gloom.

    2022: Aspiring in Bleak Times (Psalm 16) 1. Some people observe New Year’s traditions, others do not. Joey Adams shares his blessing for the New Year with us: “May all your troubles last as long as your resolutions.” 2. Someone defined a New Year’s resolution as “something that goes in one year ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,816 views

    At the beginning of the new year many people make resolutions. Most focus on changing their lives, doing better, making improvements. A new beginning must begin with each one of us individually.

    A NEW BEGINNING “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2Corinthians 5:17) 1. Many people want a change, and most people wish they could start all over with a whole new beginning. The good news is . . . you can! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questions And Answers

    Contributed by Rae Fitch on May 9, 2002
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     | 9,409 views

    Very often the answers to life’s questions only result in still more questions.

    The story is told of a man who took an evening flight on which dinner was to be served to the passengers. Of course he was in first class, so we can expect that he would have received first class service and a first class meal. He was a bit hungry as he had missed lunch that day in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Become A Great Christian Leader Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2007
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     | 33,425 views

    1. A Great Christian Leader Serves JESUS. 2. A Great Christian Leader Serves FELLOW SERVANTS. 3. A Great Christian Leader Serves SELF. (Has a Godly self-image.)

    How To Become A Great Christian Leader Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, became a familiar sight to millions with his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of training films for Wendy’s employees. In those training films he would dress as his workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025
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     | 252 views

    God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

    INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Life As A Follower (2 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007
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     | 2,321 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Well good morning, I’m Pastor Mark and we are in a series called My Life. What we’re doing is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017
     | 6,083 views

    Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

    There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Invitation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 570 views

    This sermon encourages understanding our spiritual call, recognizing and utilizing our spiritual gifts, and deepening our faith in Christ within our worldly lives.

    Good morning, family. You all know how much I appreciate seeing your smiling faces each Sunday. There's something so special about us gathering together, isn't there? We're not just here to see friends or enjoy the music, though those are wonderful parts of our worship. No, we're here because we're ...read more

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    Lost Our First Love

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 8,748 views

    The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

    Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 226 views

    Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

    Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Who Will Inherit The What? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    Part 3 in Sermon on the Mount Series, looking at the meaning of meek.

    "The Who Shall Inherit the What?" Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC, Sept. 29 1996 If you were to survey a select group of people in 38 countries asking them this question, "Taking all things together, would you say you are: 1) not at all happy, 2) not very happy or 3) quite happy or very happy" where do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Thankful Christian

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 4,504 views

    We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

    How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Challenge To Eat Right (Spiritually) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,980 views

    In this world, we, as Christians, eat a whole lot of junk that the world says tastes really good.

    Introduction One of the biggest challenges as a parent is to get your young child to eat right. They want to eat junk. When your child hits the preteen age, their favorite food is not broccoli but McDonald Chicken nuggets (for some reason all kids love McDonald chicken nuggets). Once again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Name Above All Names Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

    Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Spirit Of Reformation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 533 views

    Encourage believers to move beyond the rituals and regulations of religion and embrace a transformative relationship with God that aligns with His divine design for our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into Hebrews 9:10, a scripture that speaks to God's desire for reformation, the image and likeness of sonship, and living above our original design. This passage is a powerful reminder of God's transforming power and His divine plan for each one of ...read more

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