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    Simplicity And Contentment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
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    This message continues the series on spiritual disciplines. Here we discuss the discipline of simplicity or contentment.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. These disciplines diminish the things that block our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Meals With Jesus - Mary And Martha Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016
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    Worship fuels service

    The gospel of Luke is the story of Jesus heading towards Jerusalem to die for us and rise again. It's written as a series of journeys that include meals. Each meal unfolds a bit more of the gospel. There some strange teaching going round now where people say the teaching of the Gospel is just for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
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    Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 4, 2025
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    Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

    HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025
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    Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

    HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shrink Resistant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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    Encourages Christians to remain faithful, find hope in adversity, and honor God through perseverance, guided by Jesus Christ, our High Priest.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I warmly welcome you all to this blessed gathering, where we come together as one family, united by our faith, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a passage from the book of ...read more

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    Transformation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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    This sermon encourages transformation into Christ-likeness, pleasing God through inner change, cultivating spiritual fruits, and resisting worldly conformity.

    Welcome, dear friends! I am so glad you are here with us today. You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you being here. He has a message He wants to whisper into your heart. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ. We are here to seek ...read more

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    Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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    Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

    Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

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    Show Christ To The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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    Encourages believers to find hope in God, live with eternal perspective, and respond to Jesus' call to discipleship with immediate obedience.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a delight to gather together, whether in person or in spirit, to celebrate our faith and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Isn't it a joy to know that no matter where we are, no matter what we are going through, we can always find comfort, guidance, and ...read more

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    Forget About It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their God-given purpose, persevere past pain, and progress beyond previous problems, guided by Philippians 3:14.

    Good morning, beloved. I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, my family in faith, as we seek to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are gathered here to look into the beautiful words of ...read more

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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    Explores the spiritual nourishment Jesus provides as the Bread of Life and our role as believers to seek, bear, and believe in Him.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather together today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. God has called us into ...read more

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    Obstacles To A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
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    In launching this series on prayer, this message was meant to examine some of the things that keep us from pursuing prayer as a lifestyle. Part 1 in series, "Learning to Pray."

    Learning to Pray Obstacles to a Life of Prayer January 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Video clip of Ben Stiller saying grace in "Meet the Parents." Do you ever feel like that clip pretty much sums up your prayer life? Now think about the difference between that prayer --an ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Wonderful World Of Worship

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
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    Worship is much more than singing songs on a Sunday. It should encompass every moment of every day!

    “THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WORSHIP” MK. 12:28-31 INTRO. Have you ever been on a sailboat, with the wind at our backs blowing through the sails, riding across the waves, sun glistening across the water?  It’s pretty exhilarating, isn’t it? But what happens to that sailboat when it’s tied down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risen Christ Is Our Living Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 15, 2006
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    Epiphany 6(C) - The risen Christ is our living hope for a meaningful life now and an exalted life forever after.

    THE RISEN CHRIST IS OUR LIVING HOPE February 12, 2006 - Epiphany 6 - 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: The resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers are the foundation and the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way: To The Mission Field Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    Jesus was on a mission! He was a missionary! So were John the Baptist and the Apostles, and when you let Him be Lord and Savior of your life, YOU became a missionary, too!

    The Way: To the Mission Field Scripture Reading: John 14:1~6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel