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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Encouragement Among Believers Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    Life is full of surprises. Life is full of stresses and burdens. When we chose to follow God's will, the stresses and burdens of life can pull against His perfect will. That's why believers need each other and need to encourage one another.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this message https://youtu.be/dmWN4pn5UVY Introduction Have you ever had a situation, where you did the right thing, but the people around you were actually disappointed or angry with you? Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
     | 3,709 views

    Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

    Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Look In (Behold!)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,974 views

    Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

    Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Year Promise For 2020

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2019
     | 5,527 views

    We need to be strengthened with all power from God so that we could fulfill the work of God and live a powerful life here on earth, don’t we need this power, YES, we need them in loads and loads for this New year!

    Strengthen with all power! New Year Promise for 2020 Colossians 1:11” strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously..” Hey friends, Have a blessed 2020 with the Hands of the Lord over your family, finances, health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fresh Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,703 views

    God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust.

    • God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust. SLIDE #1 Introduction • Today we begin a new four-week series in the book of Malachi. • This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. • Through the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Loves (Maybe Just One:)

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,060 views

    God loves us. He calls us to love each other in the same way. He also designs us to love and appreciate beauty, and to live beautifully.

    Bhakti, the Beloved, & Beauty-The Three Loves (k, Maybe just 1) Valentine's Day? :) I began a previous message saying God is probably angry at you. Today I’d like to talk about why. Love. Love is powerful. Song of Songs of Solomon 8 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Primacy Of Preaching Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,855 views

    A sermon examining the importance of preaching the Gospel.

    THE PRIMACY OF PREACHING Mark 1:35-39 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning November 17th, 2024) I am so excited that we finally get to begin our journey together. There is so much about Antioch that I do not know. However, I have learned that one of the greatest aspects of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Will My Church Look Like In The Future?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2013
     | 5,932 views

    A sermon on tithing.

    Malachi 3:6-10 "What Will My Church Look Like in the Future?" With July 4th right around the corner, let's think a little bit about the American Dream. To be sure there have been some wonderful dreams in our nation's history. Our founders had a dream about life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,715 views

    There has never been wide-spread agreement regarding a description of the Kingdom of God. Yet, what do we do about this important subject? Read on.

    August 11, 2013 The Kingdom The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken’s his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Future And A Hope

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,054 views

    In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

    Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patient Waiting In An Impatient World!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    In an increasingly impatient world it is essential for the believer to continue in prayer and wait patiently on the Lord, in spite of the tendency to the contrary! The world may be in a hurry but God is always on time! Wait on Him!

    Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Ryan Hudgins on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,490 views

    Personal testimony entwined with Peters denial and complete restoration.

    “The Restoring Power of Christ!” John 21:15-17- So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 7,510 views

    In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

    Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You've Got Mail: Sardis Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,080 views

    The fifth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Sardis in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Sardis Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL From the manufacturing hub of Thyatira a first-century postman continued southward another forty miles until arriving at the acropolis of Sardis. Sitting atop a steep hill roughly 1,500 feet above the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding Your Place In The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    The lineage of Jesus helps us find our place in His family.

    “What’s Christmas All About? Finding Your Place on the Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-16; Ruth 4:13-17 Most of us, at some point in time, develop a curiosity about our heritage. We like to look at our family tree. Usually we find a mixture of good news and bad news. My family tree, for example, has on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed