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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Purity Of The Heart & Holiness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 4,384 views

    Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV)

    Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV) It's amazing how God lines things up. Because I've been thinking about this topic endlessly in the past 6 months. Purity. The further and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021
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     | 12,549 views

    New Year's: Kairos (God’s time) vs. kronos (the devil’s time). Kairos looks for what God is getting ready to do in the present moment; but kronos is a distraction that keeps people from using their lives - and time - wisely for the Lord.

    To begin our message, I want to point out a couple of concerns we often hear expressed by pastors and church leaders, which are: 1.) Christians rarely share their faith, and 2.) Christians are not going to church as often as they once did. If these concerns are legitimate – which I believe they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Makes Us Willing Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2022
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     | 2,447 views

    Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions. Abraham’s faith is illustrated not simply by what he believed but by what he did.

    HEBREWS 11:17-19 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT MAKES US WILLING [James 2:17-24 / Genesis 22:1-10] Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions (CIM). Abraham’s faith is illustrated not by what he believed but by what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Can Sin Alone!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022
     | 2,270 views

    We all have heard the battle of Jericho many times in Sunday school and the many sermons we have heard.

    There is a reason the battle of Jericho is preached and taught so much. First, A small child in Sunday school and can hear it and understand it. Secondly, Joshua 6 and 7 teaches us some very important things about obeying God. Thirdly, But another important thing about these two chapters is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,107 views

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeding Our Souls Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,747 views

    Pastor John teaches about having a heart filled with thanksgiving

    Feeding Our Souls CCCAG, March 26th, 2022 Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, 16-23 If you are one of the people who listen to us by podcast and never actually seen the person speaking, I have more than a few extra pounds. I started gaining weight after I left the military and started jobs that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Cheer

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 20, 2020
     | 4,418 views

    Christmas is a time of cheer. You might respond with, "not this year. The Christmas cheer has been replaced with Christmas fear!" There was both fear and cheer surrounding the events of the first Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS CHEER There's a Christmas song titled, Holly, Jolly Christmas. It starts out, "Have a holly jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year. Now I don't know if there'll be snow; But have a cup of cheer". I wonder what's in that cup? But Christmas is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank You

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 22, 2020
     | 8,377 views

    With Thanksgiving just days away, this is the time of year when we focus on the reasons we are thankful. That might be harder to do this year with COVID but we still need to be in a mode of giving thanks. Thank you-two small but powerful words that mean so much.

    THANK YOU With Thanksgiving just days away, this is the time of year when we focus on the reasons we are thankful. That might be harder to do this year with COVID but we still need to be in a mode of giving thanks. We should be in thank you mode the entire year; yes, even this year. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,368 views

    Causing the little Ones to Stumble

    Cut it Out! Mark 9:38-50 Do you remember when you were a kid and would tell other kids on the playground, “My daddy is bigger than your daddy”? A Bronx Tale is a film about a young man named “C”, who is growing up in the 60's, as he is guided by two father figures; one was his own father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jesus Heals The Hurt, Helpless, And Hopeless" Part 1 (Mark 7:24-30) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Apr 20, 2017
     | 10,462 views

    From the sermon series in the book of Mark. The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 18:

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 18: "Jesus Heals the Hurt, Helpless, and Hopeless" (Mark 7:24-30) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Introduction: Have you ever had a broken bone, had surgery, or severely hurt yourself before as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting A Good Example (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 8, 2018
     | 5,589 views

    In week one we looked at the example of Jesus. In week two we looked at the example of Paul. Today, we'll see that it's not only the good examples we can learn from but the bad examples too.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part three) We have learned from the good examples of Jesus and Paul and we learned some ways that we can be good examples. However, it's not just the good examples we can learn from; we can learn from the bad examples too. On September 19, 1997, a drivers-ed teacher gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vital Ministry Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
     | 2,916 views

    Message 48 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues the discussion of message 47 exploring the signs of vital ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Part Two Romans 15:13-33 Review Paul closes his letter with some personal matters which can be approached in a few different ways. I have chosen to deal with this section by focusing on the insights it provides ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Gifted (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018
     | 6,620 views

    In my first installment of this series I said that the gifts of the Spirit are from God and we need to use them for his purposes. Today we will see that a big part of my job as a Pastor is to equip you for works of service.

    GIFTED (part two) 1) I need to prepare you. Eph. 4:11-16, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 3,894 views

    Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Family Values - Week 5 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,617 views

    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    Family Values Week 5 The Ten Commandments form the foundation of this series on Family Values. Today, our focus is on the fifth commandment. Exodus 20:12 (NIV) 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Notice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene