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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,586 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016
     | 5,831 views

    Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 9,693 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Cannot Have Enough Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 28, 2023
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     | 3,045 views

    We are to strive as individuals and part of a church family to love more and more.

    Introduction Today, we begin a new series that is based upon the prayer of the Apostle Paul to the church at Philippi. It was a prayer offered up to God for the people in the Philippian church. I know that we offer prayers for church members who are hurting but this prayer teaches that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On Unto Perfection

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    We have been born again but we are not perfect. We know we must strive for perfection but in what areas? This lesson also shows what aids are available in our striving for perfection.

    Pressing On Unto Perfection Conforming To Christ’s Image Introduction 1. Consider what it means to be ‘in Christ’: a. Those baptized into Christ have put on Christ: "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) b. Those in Christ have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Be Led Astray Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 26, 2015
     | 4,996 views

    If we live for God, we strive for righteous things that are His; but if we live for the devil, we strive for unholy things that are his. Our choice is simple, we must choose to live for God!

    Don’t be led astray 1 John Bible Study, Part 7 1 John 3:3-10 Introduction - John refers to the world suddenly not knowing who we are anymore (v1-3) -- Well, this is actually NOT the first time that this happened in scripture -- John 1:10-11, “He was in the world, and though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ, Our Example: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 15, 2011
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     | 3,865 views

    Jesus is our example of a prayer warrior; we must strive to be like Him.

    Christ, Our Example: Prayer August 14, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our example of a prayer warrior; we must strive to be like Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:9-13 Supplemental Passage: "When you pray, you are not to be like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blessed Attitude Toward God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006
    based on 136 ratings
     | 20,526 views

    1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
     | 7,107 views

    The requirements for Biblical elders should be something that every Christ follower strives for.

    When the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last Sunday, Eli Manning was chosen the Most Valuable Player in his role as the quarterback for his team. But he was certainly not the only reason, or even the main reason, his team won the game. They won because every one of the 45 players on the roster, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014
     | 7,556 views

    The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

    A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wrestling Match

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015
     | 9,157 views

    Jacob wrestles with an angel. He receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.

    Genesis 32:22-30 “The Wrestling Match” INTRODUCTION It has been a long time since I have attended a wrestling match. I do remember how exhausted the wrestlers looked after six minutes of wrestling. I can’t imagine what an all-night match would be like. I do know what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,662 views

    Be sure of God's rest; however, if you're not sure, strive to be sure of that rest.

    A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, making small talk to put them at ease. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked one little girl. “Tired”, she said. (J. R. Love, Rushton, Louisiana; www. PreachingToday.com) Evidently, she had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Becoming Extinct

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 15, 2013
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     | 3,154 views

    As a Christian, we must strive to allow our earthly nature to become extinct.

    What would you say the following list of items have in common? The Yellow pages. Movie rental stores. Dial-up internet service. The VCR and telephone answering machines. If you guessed “things going extinct” then you would be correct. Much like the dodo bird, dinosaurs and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    “the Importance Of Unity” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2014
     | 12,024 views

    Unity is so important that those within the church must strive to maintain it.

    Today we are starting a series that will be based on this passage in Ephesians. We are going to think together about unity in the church and what binds us together. Paul says that unity is so important, that we are to pursue it “making every effort.” (READ TEXT) In his book The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist