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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Purpose-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012
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    1 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

    OUR PURPOSE-I—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 We must ask ourselves, “What is my/the church’s Purpose anyway?” Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel In The Den Of Lions Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 26, 2014
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    Message about how Daniel got in and out of the den of lions. Not just the pit but also the people.

    Title: Daniel in the Den of Lions Theme: Trusting God for His Deliverance. Text: Daniel 6 Daniel 6:1-28 (1) It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; (2) and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Doing It Differently According To His Word!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 22, 2014
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    Do not let tradition and accepted practices prevent you from believing in what God said HE will do! Be willing to accept His Word and let His will be done in and through you according to His Word.

    And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Collapse, Deception And Marching Orders

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015
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    In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. The GOOD NEWS is that God is King, Jesus is Savior and the Holy Spirit will lead us to everlasting salvation.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10: 15-25 and Mark 13:1-13 Theme: Collapse, Deception and Marching orders Proposition: In this passage Jesus shares with us some rather stark realities that mankind is at best Castle builders. That human saviors are only deceivers. That is the bad news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Remember Your Creator

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018
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    Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

    [Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When It’s Time To Move Forward Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
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    When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021

    When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey April 11, 2021 Intro: I am so glad that you’ve chosen to join today. This is a unique and exciting week for us a community. Today we have begun gathering in person again. And I want to say to each of you in this livestream...you are just as much a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
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     | 5,136 views

    Jesus speaks of great treasure in heaven for all who love Him and serve Him I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

    I give permission for this sermon to used in its fullness for the glory of God. TREASURE IN HEAVEN Please open your Bible to I Corinthians 2 as we begin a new series regarding the eternal rewards of heaven, with today’s message, “Treasure in Heaven.” The Bible speaks of rewards in heaven that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    A Foundation Of Faith: Dedicating This House To God

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2024
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    We should reflect on the foundation of faith upon which we build our lives and our households. Abraham, lived by faith, looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. We too are called to build our homes on a foundation of faith.

    A Foundation of Faith: Dedicating This House to God Hebrews 11:9-10 Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to celebrate a special occasion—the dedication of this house to the Lord. As we stand in this new home, we should reflect on the foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Soil Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025
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     | 753 views

    This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

    The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Liberty And The Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
     | 6,691 views

    This is the final in a study of the book of Ecclesiastes

    Life Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes 12 Do you remember the Cadillac slogan from a few years ago? Life , Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes is about the Pursuit And Solomon had his share of pursuits We are wrapping up our study of this book We are skipping chapters 10 and 11, since they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    How To Live Before You Die Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,663 views

    Solomon’s advice on living the abundant life.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12 Remember that Solomon is towards the end of his life as writes the words in this book of Ecclesiastes. He has sought fulfillment in pleasure, in accomplishments, in good food, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Christ We Have Hope

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 19, 2010
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     | 9,185 views

    In Christ life isn’t meaningless - we have a living hope, a promise from God that there is more to life than this...

    Ecclesiastes 1 NIV 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! 
 Everything is meaningless." 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Commitment To Our Country Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 30, 2005
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     | 4,854 views

    Christians need to know that commitment to God also includes commitment to our country. Somewhere along the way, we have lost that.

    Commitment to Country Many people in our country uphold the belief that our founding fathers had no religious heritage in their lives at all. Most of our founding fathers were either deists or atheists. When they wrote the Constitution they wrote it with the intent in mind to keep God out of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013
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    Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

    Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Trials & Paradoxes Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,854 views

    Those who serve through the difficulties of life & ministry find that God¡¯s grace produces dignity in them & glory for God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 6: 3-10 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE TRIALS AND PARADOXES OF MINISTRY [Romans 5:1-5 / 14: ] With an outburst of passion, noble Christian service is described. For those who receive the grace of God, and allow it to carry out its intended working, there is a moving into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist