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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,225 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sunday Night-Hard Way

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 4,361 views

    God's way is often the hard way.

    Sunday Night: The Hard Way Date: 2/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Galatians 6.4-10 CT: God’s way is often the Hard Way. FAS: What is the type of religion that would bring the most happiness to the individual who practices that religion? Interesting question. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian author ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Treasure Of Wisdom Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 833 views

    Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure and the source of our wisdom. He is the one we should prioritize in our lives.

    First up, Paul wants us to be encouraged and united in love. In a world that can be pretty tough sometimes, Jesus offers us a big dose of encouragement. Plus, He wants us to be tight with each other, creating a community that's all about love. This kind of community helps us grow in wisdom. In a ...read more

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    Smokejumpers

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,111 views

    Smokejumpers are the elite of the elite firefighters jumping straight into the fight of their lives, as Jesus did for us.

    “Smokejumpers” John 13:31-35 Sunday, May 13, 2001 All services PRAY… & Intro… Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How might the life and love you share with those close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Invited

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Guests and the Wedding Feast

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 "The Invited"   1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,169 views

    'Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus', Paul tells Timothy. We look at the story of three men who did just that: Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer and ask why.

    Last week we started a new series on 2 Timothy. We looked at chapter 1 and I suggested that Paul’s central message to Timothy was, ‘Don’t be ashamed of the gospel’. Today we’re moving on to chapter 2. But I’m going to approach the passage by a different route. I’m going to take a look at three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 2 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,316 views

    In a previous message we learned how Paul brought the gospel message to the Thessalonians.

    For three Sabbath days he preached nothing to them but that Christ • Came. • Suffered. • Died. • Rose from the dead. • Was the Son of God. We find that churches are not spiritually strong that are built on a music program, as important as that may be, nor on a youth program, as important as that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A King Is Born— In A Time Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 14, 2024
     | 967 views

    This message reflects on how Jesus was born into a world of political turmoil, social unrest, and personal struggles—but God's plan prevailed! No matter how chaotic life gets, Jesus brings peace to our hearts and hope to our world.

    A King is Born (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born / Chaos / Isaiah 9:6 A King is Born— In a time of Chaos Isaiah 9:6 NLT 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,605 views

    It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Lifes Greatest Changes Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,069 views

    This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

    How to Deal with Life’s Greatest Changes Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks August 6, 2000 Show video clip, “Toy Story” ( start 25:05 “What is it?” – Stop 31:02 “They’ll see. I’m still Andy’s favorite toy.” Duration: 6 min.) Change is a tough thing to swallow. Whether you’re being ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Power Of One

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

    One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,430 views

    This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

    CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,236 views

    Waiting is a difficult thing for us to do. Much of our lives is spent waiting in lines, on hold, in traffic, at the doctor's office. Do you ever wonder why God makes us wait? We'll take a look at a David's life and see what he learned from waiting on God.

    Title: Waiting on God Text: 2 Samuel/Psalm 27:14 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are starting a new series called In the Meantime. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. In this series we are going to be looking at several different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prophet Series

    Contributed by Kennith Hughes on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    This is taken from the second chapter in "The Five-Fold Ministry" manual. Listen to the sermon "True Prophets" online at www.higherrealm.net from this series.

    O.T. prophet used 242 times in 227 verses. Prophets used 239 times in 227 verses. Hebrew word = Nabiy or Naw-bee An inspired man = to speak or sing by inspiration (inprediction or simple discourse, normal speaking) A. Gen. 20:7 - God called Abraham a prophet and told Abimelech to have Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Collision Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 978 views

    As followers of Jesus, we face a daily choice between living for the kingdom of culture or the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God brings love, grace, and hope, while the kingdom of culture often focuses on power and control.

    Today, we're going to talk about a cool story from the Bible that has a lot to do with the choices we make every day. It's about two kingdoms colliding and the tough decisions that come with it. So, let's dive in! Our story comes from John 18:28-39. It's about Jesus being brought before Pontius ...read more

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