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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: Tempted In Every Way Just Like Us Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    This message examines the significance of Jesus’ temptations.

    Contrary to the message of many popular television preachers, the Bible does not promise health and prosperity. What we are promised is that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. Perhaps it would be better stated this way; we are involved in an all out war. Satan our archenemy is actively involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Non-Conformist Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

    These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fight Within The Wall Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,329 views

    The greatest problem in ministry is often the fight within. Beware of the seeds of discontent, distrust and rivalry that the evil One can sow within the Body of Christ. Don't let selfishness gets the better of us.

    What we learn last week: There will be oppositions in ministry. • We cannot stop what people will say but we can choose not to allow their words or deeds to discourage us from doing what is good and right, what is the will of God. • We choose not to be distracted; we FOCUS on what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Peace Which Lingers

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Christ reaches out to us to overcome our fears and doubts.

    Little Johnny was in the kitchen helping his mother make supper. She asked him to go into the pantry & get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. "It’s dark in there & I’m scared." She asked again, & he persisted. Finally she said, "It’s OK. Jesus will be in there w. you." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will, Part 2. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    The second part of the three part series on The Ascension. How if we Love Jesus and obey his commands our lives are impacted by the Holy Spirit. God dwells in us!

    Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Part 2. Last week I started a two part series on the Ascension, That’s Jesus going into heaven where he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Again I will start with the point, that so much of what we know of Jesus after he was raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Joseph's Story

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,355 views

    The Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. What was it like to sacrifice all that he had known in his pursuit of righteousness to take on scandal, scorn, and shame? Perhaps we are called like Joseph to follow God no matter what the cost.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Story My mother and father raised me to be a good man, a just man, a righteous man. I loved God and followed his law to the utmost. I memorized scripture. I studied Torah at synagogue. I sought to treat people honorably. As I grew up, my dad taught me how to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gratitude For The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,686 views

    The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

    The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit & His Gifts 3

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
     | 3,905 views

    Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

    THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Christian Is... A Fruit Bearer Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,677 views

    What kind of fruit lasts? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 13, pgs. 183- 194)

    HoHum: What would we think if we planted a fruit tree but it never bore any fruit? At best we would be disappointed. At worst we would probably be thinking, “Now where is that axe?!” Fruit trees are supposed to bear fruit, and those that don’t fail to fulfill their intended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory Road Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,516 views

    Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

    Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Soaring?

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    We are engaged in spiritual warfare are you empowering yourself to win!

    Are you soaring? 1 John 5:18-19 (NIV) 18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does Revival Terry #1

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 1, 2021
     | 2,225 views

    There are many reasons that holding back revival.

    Why Does Revival Terry? (Series #1) Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church June 27, 2021 1 Sam 1:8-17 8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons? 9 So Hannah rose up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Foundation Matters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,310 views

    The Context of this Story is the Sermon on the Mount and the absolute necessity of taking Jesus' words and applying them personally.

    January 02, 2021 The Gospels abound with educational material. Jesus was an expert at taking practical stories of daily life and turning them into deep spiritual lessons. This is the foundation for this series. The Context - The Sermon on the Mount: From beginning to end, Jesus’ epic Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,927 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Privilege Or Service?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,842 views

    Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

    I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal