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    Empowered Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 6" I Want To Live Like That" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018
     | 6,255 views

    Part 6 of our 1st Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 6 “I want to live like that” 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Christian Group Sidewalk prophets sings a long titled live like that I is a challenge to live a better life for Christ Let me read you just a few lines of it Sometimes I think What will people say of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Adversity?

    Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    Exploring possible reasons God may allow adversities to come into our lives

    Why Adversity? I Peter 4:12-16 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,631 views

    A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

    Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

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    Living In Exile

    Contributed by John Delozier on Jul 18, 2010
     | 5,500 views

    As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—until then, we live like

    As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—free from distraction, temptation, and sin. Until that day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deflating Our Worries

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,411 views

    To share how to live without allowing our worries to run our lives.

    I want to start this morning’s message off by passing out a visual aid to you. Balloons! In a moment I am going to read a list of stressful situation. Each time you hear a situation similar to one you experienced in the past week, blow a deep breath into your balloon. Don’t let any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Core Values Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 24, 2025
     | 499 views

    Based Matthew 22:37-39 - Challenges hearers to live lives of intentionality

    “OUR CORE VALUES” Matthew 22:37-39 FBCF – 2/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – My phone blew up Thursday. Phone call after phone call, text after text. - Call from Mark Self - Call from church member needing some info - Call from fellow pastor asking me about how we structure our worship services - Call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Live: Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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     | 6,909 views

    Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

    TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,217 views

    We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

    We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

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    A Living Witness Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,895 views

    We are called to be living witnesses of the work of Christ in our lives

    A Living Witness Acts 1:8 Series: Spring Life March 25, 2007 Material in this message was adapted from the SpringLife materials distributed by the Wesleyan Church genral Headquarters Introduction In one of the many Peanuts animated specials Charlie Brown seeks advice from Lucy’s psychiatry booth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    Jesus calls us out of our ruts and wakes us from behind the wheels of our dead lives to a new life just as he called Lazarus from the tomb.

    Every day we are confronted with instances that make us question our life. For some it is being confronted by the boss, for others it is dealing with family. It can be not doing well in school or friendship which have taken a sour tone. When things go bad in our life we very often turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Confidence

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    For the Christian, is not the ending. It is simply a transition, a move to a different place. This is the confidence that every child of God lives and dies with.

    “Our Confidence” I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Text Even in the of our physical body, the child of God has a Hope! Christians sorrow, but it is temporary, our hope is eternal. Hope (Gr.) expectation. Confidence or faith. 1) We have the confidence of Heaven. St. John 14:1-4 II Corinthians 5:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Our King!

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
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     | 11,533 views

    A reflection on the Kingship of Christ and what this means for our lives in a contemporary world.

    CHRIST OUR KING! MATTHEW 25:31-46 Introduction: Today is a wonderful day in the Liturgical Calendar of the Church, an opportunity for a very deliberate focus on Christ and the fact that he is our King. Unfortunately it is also one of those Sundays that most modern churches have neglected, thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 97,506 views

    The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God’s glorious best for you lies ahead.

    1 PETER 1: 3-6 [Renewing Hope Series] A LIVING HOPE [ Mark 16:1-8 ] The power with which Peter aims to equip these beleaguered saints is the power of hope. [If they, or we, are going to live and love like Jesus commands us, even in times of great stress and worry, then they, and we, must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As God Has Called Us To Live

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 25, 2011
     | 5,277 views

    What does it mean to be a Christian? When we accept Jesus as Savior, how are we to live our lives? God desires to totally and completely transform us from our old nature to His new creation... We have to Bond with Christ, Build up our faith in Him thru Hi

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) in view of a call Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Bond, Build and Blossom! Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Introduction: Do you remember those US Army commercials, “Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist