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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Welcomes All People Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    Part of a series on what the church is called t be.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For: Welcomes all People” TEXT: Leviticus 19: 32-34 Throughout September, October and most of November, we will be talking about the church that God longs for. Last week I asked you to think about this phrase, “I like church, but....” Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 25, 2006
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    Part 3 of the House of Faith sermon series focuses on our belief and the Word of God within our heart. After we make Christ the cornerstone, and the teachings of the apostles and prophets the foundation, our thinking changes. As we read the Word of God

    The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2010
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    3 things that discourage us and 3 things that encourage

    “Encouragement” September 26, 2010 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010
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    The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

    Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casting Your Net On The Right Side

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 19, 2015
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     | 26,506 views

    Do not give up

    3rd Sunday of Easter Casting Your Net on the Right Side John 21 : 1 – 19 The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Have you ever had unsolicited advice? Just go to Facebook and type in a problem that you are having and see the number of total strangers who would give you unsolicited advice. Professor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Spirit And The World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
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    Message 42 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in regard to the world.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Spirit and the World” John 16:7-15 I. Public Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. Private Teaching and Ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Opened Ears Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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    As spectacular as giving hearing to a deaf man may have been, what that healing signified was by far more wondrous than anything that life on earth has yet to experience.

    Introduction We read in our passage what is a common experience for us – the record of yet another healing. That was not common for the man Jesus healed. To him it was the most spectacular event of his life. And yet, as spectacular as it may have been, what that healing signified was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life And Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2012
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    In Jesus we find life and light. Light reveals what's in the darkness. And we are to be the light of the world so people would be drawn to Jesus and find life through him.

    LIFE AND LIGHT John 1:4-5 1) Jesus=Life. Vs. 4, “In him was life.” • In Jesus is physical life. Life is found in Jesus. He is the Creator of life (vs. 3). A man and a woman cannot take credit for creating a life. Yes, they come together and through that, pregnancy occurs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heroes Of The Bible: Jacob Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 17, 2022
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    The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Jacob. (Aliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

    Heroes of the Bible: Jacob Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/25/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
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    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Knocking

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    I. A PICTURE THAT ALLURES II. A PROMISE THAT ENSURES III. A PRESENCE THAT ENDURES

    WHO IS KNOCKING? Revelation 3:14-22 Many of us are familiar with the with the first part of these wonderful words, due to the genius of a painter named Holman Hunt. In his painting we observe a door shut, with rusted hinges, all overgrown with rank, poisonous weeds, which indicate how long the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Alive! Tell Someone!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    He’s Alive! Tell Someone!1) This news has changed your life 2) This news can change someone else’s life

    As temperatures rise so does the urge to get out and enjoy the beauty of spring. Some will head out on backcountry trails in the mountains but they will do so at their own risk, for this is avalanche season. It’s especially at this time of year that we hear reports of skiers and snowmobilers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,948 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    The Magnificence Of His Providence

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,040 views

    A Thanksgiving mesage from Psalm 65.

    John Reynolds, in his Anecdotes of the Rev. John Wesley (1828), tells the story of Wesley’s student days at Lincoln College in Oxford. A porter knocked on Wesley’s door one evening and asked to speak with him. After some conversation, Wesley noted the man’s thin coat (it was a cold winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Open My Eyes

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 17,179 views

    Our eyes are opened in the breaking of the bread

    Open My Eyes Our scripture for today reminds me of another scripture passage from 1 Kings 19. (Read 1 Kings 19:11-13) We get so wrapped up in our conversations and we’re so focused on what we’re going to say that we aren’t listening. I have been in conversations like that myself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed