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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Are You A Happy Christian?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,313 views

    We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

    All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Pure And Simple Joy Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    The Christian life is a life filled with joy no matter what the circumstances or "happenings" around us. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an encouragement to us as to what that life looks like or could look like.

    PURE AND SIMPLE JOY In the midst of our hectic schedules and frantic efforts to finish our tasks, do you ever stop and wonder if something is missing in your life? When you take stock of what you are doing does it ever occur to you that you are not happy? You may feel unfulfilled in your job; ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    We All Need Somebody To Lean On

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,945 views

    Our need for one another in the church is mutual.

    November 28, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Subject: Mentoring Title: We All Need Somebody to Lean On In keeping with the celebration of Thanksgiving, and in conjunction with the message from last Sunday morning about mentoring new believers and developing spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Sears avatar

    Diagnosing The Check Engine Light Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Feb 4, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,640 views

    Mutual accountability is important to the life and health of the individual and to the life and health of the church. How do we handle the difficult task of mutual accountability? And how can it help us grow as followers of Jesus?

    Diagnosing the Check Engine Light Introduction It is probably the most annoying sight in my car. No, I’m not talking about trash on the floorboard or the rust on the wheel wells. I’m talking about a check engine light. And I am talking about a check engine light that stays lit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Gullick avatar

    Transformation

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    A sermon that explores the ascension of Jesus in relation to the personal transformation it brings to the Disciples and ultimately to us.

    Would you like to hear a poem about clouds? Very well then. Clouds Christina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894 White sheep, white sheep, On a blue hill, When the wind stops, You all stand still. When the wind blows, You walk away slow. White sheep, white sheep, Where do you go? It’s a poem about clouds ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016
     | 10,097 views

    It is our job to make sure the people in our lives see an authentic person of faith who can explain why Jesus is important and how He can save them from the consequences of sin. Let us be the messengers of “Good News of Great Joy!”

    1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY LUKE 2:8-14 #NBCCADVENT2016 INTRODUCTION VIDEO… https://youtu.be/7-NOZU2iPA8 (2:48) It is my hope that after watching the previous song that you have laughed so hard that your stomach hurts. Believe it or not, the song does have some high points ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 4 "Joy In Giving"

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,777 views

    Part 4 of our series on joy

    Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 4 “ Joy in Giving “ If you have been watching the news or TV lately It seems that a countdown to Christmas calendar is very common Shortly after or even before Thanksgiving We begin seeing – Blank ---days until Christmas notices ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,838 views

    Pastor John teaches about having a heart focused on giving thanks to God.

    The Power Of Thanksgiving CCCAG November 28th, 2021 Scripture: 1 Thess 5:16-18 We're going to start off today with an exercise. I want you to close your eyes. Picture in your mind what Jesus may have looked like when he was here on this earth. Now I want you to focus particularly on his facial ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas – Rescued From The Wrath To Come

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020
     | 1,698 views

    Something else happened that fateful day when Adam/Eve disobeyed - not only did they become sinners & would die, but something else horrifying happened. Because of being sinners, they would face the wrath of this God they had previously only known as a God of love, enjoyment and fellowship.

    We are in the midst of a study of the Bk of Genesis & for the last few weeks have been in Genesis 3 studying the temptation of Eve. Eve, even though deceived by the serpent, makes a horrible decision & then she influences her husband, Adam, to follow her. And so in Genesis 3:6 we read 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,152 views

    We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    01 Joy In Partnership Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 804 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

    Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Remember, Ponder, And Meditate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,390 views

    As we approach 2024, I want us to review the Bible’s strategy for living the Christian life.

    Introduction We know from the way the New Testament writers used the Psalms that the Psalms were the book of praise and meditation for the early church. In other words, the early church did not say, “Well, Christ, the Messiah, has come now, so everything written of old is out of date and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    A New Law

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    Jesus and the New Covenant: The internalization of the law.

    It feels good to leave the heavy messages of the prophets and come into the sunshine of the New Testament. But the message of the prophets, as well as the rest of the Old Testament, are very important to our understanding of the New Testament. As soon as we begin reading Matthew, the first book ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Stensrud avatar

    Living Out Life With God Living In Us

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,480 views

    An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.

    Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    A Full Time Christian

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 289 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

    MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don't really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I'm going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist