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    The Zealot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Ordinarily a zealot like Simon would have killed a tax collector like Matthew - but he didn't. Why not?

    OPEN: This morning I want to talk to you about the periodic table (we showed a periodic table on the screen). On this periodic table are two elements that I find intriguing. One of these is Sodium. Sodium is the 6th most abundant element in the Earth's crust (did you know that?) As a solid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Great Example Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 7, 2022
     | 2,729 views

    Paul directs our focus to the example Christ set for us, the endurance and encouragement that God gives us, the beauty of our diversity and the purpose of God in our unity.

    Paul has been talking about caring for the weaker brother in the faith, urging the strong to act responsibly and flaunt their freedom and become a stumbling block to the weak. • The strong ought to walk in love and that means laying down their rights for the good of the weak. • The benefit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Colossians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 17, 2021
     | 3,762 views

    "Clothe Yourself"

    December 18, 2021 It’s still 62 AD. Paul is still in Rome and he is still behind bars awaiting trial. According to the book of Acts, Paul’s base of operation during his 3rd Missionary journey was Ephesus. From Ephesus the Gospel was carried far and wide including to Colossae, 100 miles east ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,463 views

    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Godly Father

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 15, 2023
     | 2,474 views

    the Bible gives us many examples of fathers, some good, some not so good, but one good example is Joseph, and we can learn much from him

    FATHER’S DAY 2023 Text: Matthew 1:19-25 Good Morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Before we begin, and go to our text this morning, I just want to do a whirlwind trip through the Book of James… Bear with me and you’ll see why in just a moment… In James chapter 1, James talks about how we are to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    3 Meditations On Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 13, 2025
     | 314 views

    3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY 2. PRAISE 3. CLEANSING

    3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY 2. PRAISE 3. CLEANSING ********************************************** 3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY MATTHEW 21 : 1 - 5 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casting Your Cares And Fleeing From The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 918 views

    Cast your cares on Him

    Casting your cares and fleeing from the devil 1 Peter 5:1-8 Good morning everyone, Welcome. 1Peter Chapter 5:1-8. Peter speaking to a crowd of believers 1 Peter 5:1-4 Read from the bible- clearly and slowly. Peter has some history with the church and with Jesus. Peter is one who most look up too ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Separation Of Church And Hate: Living By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,318 views

    How…in a culture bent on hate / division / incivility / outrage…do you and I find the power to respond differently?

    We’ve all got a RED BUCKET and a BLUE BUCKET. THE RED BUCKET - It’s red because it’s filled with gasoline. When you pour gasoline on a fire: Things escalate quickly. People end up getting hurt. THE BLUE BUCKET - It’s blue because it’s filled with water. When you pour water on the fire…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk In Unity, Grow In Maturity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2024
     | 2,473 views

    Paul urges the believers to live the truth (expressed in Eph 1-3) by walking in unity, watching their attitudes, and growing in maturity as a Body of Christ.

    Eph 4:1-16 WALK IN UNITY, GROW IN MATURITY We are at a turning point in this book, moving from doctrines to the practice of the truth. • Chapters 1-3 on the DOCTRINES – who we are as the church of Christ and 4-6 talks about our CONDUCT – how we ought to live as the church. • 1-3 talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life By The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,104 views

    Truly know God, live by the Spirit, resist fleshly desires, and serve others humbly in love. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the spirit of fellowship, unity, and love, to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and to seek His guidance in our lives. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today will be on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in his ...read more

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    Reformation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,166 views

    This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's grace, which frees us from sin's bondage and justifies us through faith in Jesus Christ. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, a day filled with promise and potential. A day that our gracious Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to rejoice and be glad in it. You see, each day is a gift, an opportunity to draw closer to our Creator, to know Him ...read more

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    United In Mind And Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 380 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's gospel, promoting harmony, holiness, and healing within the Church, guided by 1 Corinthians 1:17.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and an unquenchable desire to share the word of God with you. We are gathered here in His name, united by His love, and guided by His word. And what a powerful word it is! Our Scripture for today is 1 ...read more

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    Preparing The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 783 views

    This sermon encourages us to perceive God's grace in our struggles, purify our hearts for Christ's birth, and prepare our lives for His divine presence.

    Welcome, beloved, welcome. We gather here today in the spirit of unity, love, and a profound eagerness to learn more about our Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, ready to draw closer to Him and to each other. We are bound together by our shared faith, a faith ...read more

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    The Gospel Of Reclamation And Retention PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 775 views

    Emphasizes the importance of living out the Great Commission, urging believers to actively spread God's love and truth as ambassadors of His kingdom.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the radiant glow of God's love. There is a certain comfort in our togetherness, a certain peace that comes from knowing we are united in our faith and our love for our ...read more

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    Ten Keys To Supernatural Breakthrough In Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    A message highlighting the common characteristics of those who had a radical and life-changing effect on the people they ministered to.

    I did a detailed study of the greatest moves of God in modern history and the ministry of those who flowed naturally in the anointing and determined what they all had in common. The following is what I discovered. 1). Seek first God's sovereign authority and justice. “But seek first the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational