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    Embracing The Risk Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
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    Embracing the Risk Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – May 2, 2021

    Embracing the Risk Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – May 2, 2021 Text: Nehemiah 2:1-10 / Theme: Moving Forward will involve risk Note: This message in it’s scripted form was too long and required passing over various parts. Intro.... A warm welcome to each of you. I’m excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
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    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restored Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
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    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021

    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021 Intro An added welcome to each of you gathering today... as well as those who may be engaging at a future time. Welcome as we continue our focus on how to rebuild our lives...and families...and our communal calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is More Valuable Than Life & Health Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022
     | 1,418 views

    Jesus Christ in the darkness of our suffering brings into it the light that we need so that we can move forward.

    I'm really grateful for God's word. I don't know what I would do without it. The Bible has so much information in it about who we are and who God is and God's plan for us that it becomes this really strategic place that we spend our time learning and studying. That's why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breaking The Barriers Of The Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

    Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

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    Don’t Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 933 views

    Emphasize the importance of moving forward without bitterness, avoiding quarrels, and trusting in God's direction and destiny for our lives.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today we're diving into the heart of Genesis, specifically Genesis 45:24, where Joseph tells his brothers, "Do not quarrel on the way." Now, this may seem like a small, simple command, but it's packed with so much wisdom for our lives today. It speaks to us about the ...read more

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    The Importance Of Youth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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    Explores how the church can empower, equip, and encourage the younger generation to carry forward the faith with enthusiasm and commitment.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. How wonderful it is that we gather once again in this sacred space, a place where our hearts find solace and our spirits are nourished by the Word of God. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a passage from the Gospel of Mark, a passage that speaks ...read more

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    So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    Find joy in the journey.

    SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do They Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

    Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 13, 2024
     | 780 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 1 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The story is told of the military legend Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia (336-323) and conqueror of Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia, almost all of the known world. One day on the warpath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 49,561 views

    To meet the needs of a changing world we need to know where God is moving, know what God's word says and know how to move forward.

    UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES Early in WWII, baseball broadcasters were forbidden to give information about weather conditions over the air for fear it might be of aid to enemy bombers. On one St. Louis broadcast, Dizzy Dean was trying to fill in a rain delay with about an hour of aimless talk, never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Become A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2017
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    Jesus touched a leper but He didn't get leprosy, rather the leper got Jesus. Why? Because Jesus was contagious with a strain from Heaven, which, when caught, replicates Jesus in the lives of those who catch it! We need to pass it on!

    HOW TO BECOME A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN Mk. 1:40-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When you’re a boy, dirt is a good thing. I heard about a “preacher’s kid” who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. 2. He looked up at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Commitments For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 1,726 ratings
     | 526,970 views

    A sermon to challenge people to make 4 biblical commitments which can change their lives in the new year

    NEW COMMITMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction Well it’s that time of year again when in a fit of optimism many of us make great promises to ourselves about what we are going to do in the New Year that we usually abandon about the second week in January. Let’s be honest now. How may of you kept to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,262 views

    We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

    In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Joy - Humility Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020
     | 3,877 views

    Why does God say He will “look to” or favor the humble? Because these people represent the heart of God by caring for others first. Their reward is God’s favor.

    OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 3 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett April 19, 2020 Philippians 3:1-21 (ESV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. (Vs. 1) HOW TO GROW STRONGER ...read more

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