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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Gift We Owe

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

    The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are We Truly Thankful?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
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    A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

    “ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Lies We Believe

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 18, 2020
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    There are phrases we’ve heard and used over the years that are not true even though we use them as if they were.

    This morning, we’re going to talk about the “The Lies (L-I-E-S) That We Believe “ And the reason I titled it “The Lies We Believe” is because that’s what the Lord told me to title it. (Laughter) Stephen and I were watching a program on ESPN called “30-30” which looks at the history of athletics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021
     | 4,369 views

    “Do not be anxious” about what you will eat and drink. “Do not be anxious” about what you will wear. “Do not be anxious” about tomorrow

    It’s so appropriate that all our money has the motto, “In God We Trust.” To understand why it’s there, you have to go all the way back to the Civil War when a Pennsylvania pastor requested the Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, place a Christian motto on our currency. Because of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Wonderfully Made Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2024
     | 1,420 views

    We are wonderfully and uniquely made by God. Each of us has unique gifts and a divine purpose, reflecting the marvel of God's craftsmanship. Our worth is found in God's design and His plans for us. We are reminded that we are God's masterpiece, created with intention and love.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Imperfections by Matthew West In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Are we Republican or Democrat? Male or female? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    25. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 1–5 - Messages In Romans – Dead To Sin So Why Continue In Sin – The Great Truth Of Water Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025
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    Because we are dead to sin, how can a dead person live a life in the former existence? That former life is dead. How can it be possible that anyone continues to live a sinful life in an area to which we died through faith? Believers’ baptism - we have died to sin and rise in a new life.

    25. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 1–5 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – DEAD TO SIN SO WHY CONTINUE IN SIN – THE GREAT TRUTH OF WATER BAPTISM [1]. PART 1 – CONTINUING IN SIN – HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? {{Romans 6:1 “What shall we say then? Are we to CONTINUE IN SIN that GRACE might increase? Romans 6:2 May it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are The Forerunners For Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 30, 2024
     | 693 views

    We are like John the Baptist. It is our responsibility to introduce Jesus, just like John did. This evil world needs Jesus more than ever.

    We are the Forerunners for Jesus Luke 1:57-67 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-5--Sec. 1, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,059 views

    5 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-V—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: I weed-eat the empty lot beside the pastorium. Its a ‘bear’ to get it all done in one day. In fact, it could never be completed in one day if it were not for the weed-eater itself. A tool before which tall weeds cower & which strikes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    We Believe In Baptism

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 12, 2023
     | 704 views

    Jesus surrendered himself to death on the cross. We surrender ourselves to death in baptism.

    We Believe in Baptism April 16, 2023 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:4 NIV “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Jesus surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    When We Fail

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,475 views

    IN Genesis 20, we see one of the many failures in the life and ministry of Abraham. This sermon highlights how God responds to our failures.

    WHEN WE FAIL Genesis 20:1-18 (NLT) For a audio and video of this sermon visit: thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Sports fans are fickle aren’t they? Last weekend, as I was watching our Atlanta Falcons play football, I noticed something that made me wonder. If any of you watched the game, you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    In God We Trust Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
     | 4,596 views

    This sermon is about establishing the first step in financial freedom and that starts with establishing a trust with God

    In God We Trust Luke 18:18 Everyone wants to be free of debt. Until we are, we can’t be free to give generously. Today we are starting a new series called “Money Matters.” We will hear the challenge to experience God’s goodness by our own disciplined living and trusting God’s ability to provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-1--Sec. 1, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,990 views

    1 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-I—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: Superman—1950’s TV show/Always opened with these statements about Superman...‘Faster than a speeding bullet’—‘More powerful than a locomotive’—‘Able to leap tall buildings in a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Help We Need Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 5,140 views

    Part four in the series Abundant llife looking at the active workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    The help we need John 14:15-14:29 Introduction- Please turn to John 14:15-14:29 We have been in a series “Abundant life”. I hope to finish it today by talking about the most important element of you living the life that God intends for you. It is the Holy Spirit actively working and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Zachary Woods avatar

    We Are Blood Bought!

    Contributed by Zachary Woods on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,574 views

    We can do many things through the blood of Jesus

    1 Peter 1:18-23 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Larry Grant avatar

    By Faith We Understand

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 858 views

    Faith is trust in the unseen. It is not trust in the unknown, for we may know by faith what we cannot see with the eye. The Scripture says, “By Faith We Understand.” We understand the Evidence. We understand the Elders. And We understand the Eternal.

    Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) "BY FAITH WE UNDERSTAND" November 3, 2024 ILLS: A man is lost on a hike through a rocky terrain with a few canteens of water in his pack. He conserves his water carefully until it is all gone and then he begins to get thirsty. That thirst gets deeper and deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist