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  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Leadership That Matters Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 6,493 views

    Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

    Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let Christ Rule

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 23, 2021
     | 3,165 views

    We need to be busy making everything about Christ

    “Let Christ rule” Colossians 3:15-17 There is a true story: of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to show off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around: oohing and ahhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime: her 7-yr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Still Small Voice

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022
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     | 8,077 views

    This message looks at a situation in the life of Elijah in which he felt all alone. This account teaches us that God is with us, and He has our best interests in mind at all times, even though we may not immediately hear from Him.

    This morning we are going to learn about hearing God during the midst of life’s difficult circumstances. How many of you have ever been through a difficult time in which you felt like God had abandoned you, or perhaps that He was nowhere to be found? I am sure a number of us have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 8,922 views

    Message 7 from John covering the powerful lessons on worship taught to the woman at the well.

    Chico Alliance Church “True Worship” Introduction For several weeks now we have joined the disciples in a most intriguing journey journaled by the Apostle John. In this account of their travels, John first introduced all of the themes he would illustrate from his journeys with Jesus. John revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

    Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opportunity

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,485 views

    Each opportunity we have we need to take advantage and do what we can. The harvest fields are great and they are white, Are we ready to apply great effort for the cross? How sad the words: LOST OPPORTUNITIES?

    OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two or three part lesson.) Opportunity: to take advantage of suitable situations to accomplish something, the chance to get something done, chance to advance or make progress, TEXT: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Preaches In Synagogues Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2013
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     | 8,695 views

    An analysis of the preaching of Jesus in Luke 4:42-44 will teach us the necessity of responding to Jesus' preaching.

    Scripture Luke began the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered was: “Who is Jesus?” Luke began by giving a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave an example of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
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     | 111 views

    The sermon urges us to notice others’ struggles and actively support one another with practical love, reflecting Jesus by carrying each other’s burdens.

    Friends, welcome. If we could see the invisible backpacks in this room, we’d see them bulging. Some are stuffed with worry about kids or parents. Some sag with bills that don’t match the paycheck. Some are crammed with grief that doesn’t clock out at night. We smile, we sing, we shake hands—but ...read more

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    The Man Who Hated Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,059 views

    Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

    The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Going! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,473 views

    Deliberately make committed followers of Jesus.

    GET GOING! Matthew 28.18-20 S: Evangelism C: Mission Orientation Th: Never the Same Again Pr: DELIBERATELY MAKE COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 28 three essentials to making committed followers of Jesus. CV: “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It All Comes Back To Jesus!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    As believers, we fight and fret with our old nature. It is sort of like a boomerang, we throw it out only to see it come back time and time again. Today we are going to take a short look at Peter and one of the episodes in his life and we are going to see

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 11, 2009 Date Preached: June 14, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Sermon introducing VBS Sermon Title: It All Comes Back to Jesus! Sermon Text: Matthew 14:28-29 (ESV) 28 And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Makes Solomon King Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    Lessons from the end of David’s life.

    Introduction: A. A precocious 10 year-old asked her grandmother, “Grandma, how old are you?” 1. Well, honey, when you’re my age, you don’t share your age with just anybody.” 2. “Please, I won’t tell,” said the granddaughter. 3. “No, it’s my secret,” said her grandmother. 4. About 20 minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Of Focus

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 11, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,034 views

    This sermon compares Mary and Martha and what their main focus was on the day Jesus visited in their home.

    Title: Change of Focus Text: Luke 10:38-42 Date: 5/11/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: Change! We’ve been hearing that word quite a bit lately? Barak Obama has made change the major theme of his Presidential campaign. He wants to change the way our Government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Events 10 To 6 Days Before The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 54,147 views

    At least nine outstanding events are reported relating to Christ showing His courage as He was about to experience the crucifixion and He responded so unselfishly He demonstrated His love for lost man over and over again.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Matt. 20:17&ff. 2. Do we have anyone present that has ever ridden a donkey? (1) Maybe Heather Walton! Or maybe Joshua or Caleb or Paul? I think that they are the only ones that own donkeys. (2) Misty used to ride a barrel racing horse. Most of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With The End In Mind

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2013
     | 11,583 views

    How do we live life so that the preacher doesn’t have to lie at our funeral? How do we live life so that we have very few regrets? How do we live life so that the brief days that we have in this life are lived to the fullest?

    LIVE WITH THE END IN MIND 2 Timothy 4:6-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2013/07/02/the-t-shirt-turns-100/ According to Forbes Magazine and other clothing aficionados, 2013 marks the 100th birthday of the t-shirt. I thought t-shirts had always been around since ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ