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  • Chris Rowney avatar

    Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
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     | 5,824 views

    Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,256 views

    God's first words were let there be light.

    Genesis 1:1-5 "Let there be light" 1. Gods first words to humanity (Let there be light) • When God began the process of creation the text says, “When God began to create the heavens and the earth”, when did this happen? Thousands million years ?? • What we do Know is it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 6, 2012
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     | 15,463 views

    God sees your confusion, He sees that you really don’t understand why you are going through this situation.You might even have thought about giving up on God, you don’t think that he sees what you are thinking? You might even be thinking that this is not

    We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me Psalm 56:6-11 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pre-Requisites For Reaching Your Full Potential For God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,980 views

    First expository sermon in four-part series on the book of Colossians.

    We’re beginning a new series today on "Reaching Your Full Potential For God." This is not just a series on advancing your personal goals. There’s nothing wrong with that, I just want you to know that this is not going to be a Tony Robbins seminar. It’s good to want to be a better student, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Jesus Calls Simon, Andrew, James And John

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Feb 3, 2010
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    Jesus calls the first disciples, preaches to the crowds then performs a miracle.

    God our Father whose word has come among us, may the light of faith kindled in our hearts shine in our words and deeds, through him, who is Christ the Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen Fishing was both an important and common way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surrender Then Service Series

    Contributed by Alan Bella on Jan 8, 2011
     | 6,489 views

    we must surrender to God first then use our gifts

    SURRENDER THEN SERVICE ROMANS 12:1-8 I. INTORDUCTION: TALK ABOUT THE SONG I SURRENDER ALL. WE SIGN IT A LOT BUT WE REALLY DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS. (EXBOUND). II. WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS, LAST WEEK WE DISCUSSED PAUL DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THE ABUSE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,662 views

    Year C First Sunday of Lent March 4, 2001

    Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children through our baptism. Amen. Romans 10: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wedding At Cana

    Contributed by Francis Murphy on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,842 views

    First of a series of sermons in John’s gospel. The wedding at Cana.

    Introduction In my early twenties I used to play in a ceilidh band, and was often called on to play at weddings. On one occasion, we were asked to play for a Palestinian Muslim wedding in the Grovenor Hotel in Edinburgh. Having played at many weddings before, I had never quite experienced one like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    THe very nature of advent, either his first or his second

    Paul’s Joy… Established Hearts.. Dec 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent 1Thess. 3:9-13 † In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksgiving & Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,680 views

    The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

    Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    First part of a series of sermons dealing with faith, hope, and love.

    Living Faith A. Explain Series 1. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be talking about each one of these three virtues. We are going to try to increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But God- Part 4 Of Our Revival 2018 Series Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018
     | 3,491 views

    preaced at the first night of our old fashined tent revival

    “But God” October 1, 2018 1st night of tent revival Welcome Pray Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth Right here in chapter 1 of the bible The first page The first words We see the proof of the existence of God In the Beginning God God created the heavens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    It's Time To Let Go. Isaiah 43:17 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2026
     | 179 views

    The first in the series about Putting the Past in the past and moving on.

    “IT’S TIME TO LET IT GO” Church, let’s begin the way we always do. Hold up your Bible and say it with me: “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess—my mind is alert, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Cycles Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,055 views

    First in a series on the unlikely heros of faith introduced in Hebrews 11

    Chico Alliance Church October 6, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Life Cycles” Unlikely Heroes: Part One Introduction God uses all kinds of people to accomplish His work. We ought to consider it a privilege that God includes imperfect fragile humans to bring about eternal impact. Oftentimes a whole group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Don't Worry Be Happy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,196 views

    Don't worry, instead seek first the kingdom of God.

    DO NOT WORRY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a society where time is more precious than either gold or silver, taking time to be holy tends to be one of those commands that is truly forgotten. While most Canadians have their basic needs met most of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist