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  • Robert Castile avatar

    We Are Sojourners - Travel Light

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Apr 26, 2020
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     | 5,718 views

    You were not made for this world. You were made for eternity. Travel Light.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene Sermon: Non-Series April 29, 2020 Sermon Title: We are Sojourners - Travel Light Sermon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (key verse: 17) {DO NOT READ} INTRODUCTION: WE ARE SOJOURNERS - TRAVEL LIGHT We are traveling through life on a journey that leads to a destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Blessing Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2019
     | 7,237 views

    Now, we are members of the family of God, and have all the privileges of a son, including being joint heirs with Jesus.

    (26) The Blessing of Liberty Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,600 views

    God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

    William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need Each Other

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2012
     | 9,856 views

    St Paul makes it clear that in the Body of Christ all have a role to play and we need each other, without exception.

    1 Corinthians 12: 12-27 At the Carpenter’s tools annual meeting Brother Hammer was in the chair but some suggested he should leave as he was too noisy. Hammer replied, “If I leave then Brother Screw must also go. You have to turn him around again, and again and again to get him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Until We Pray-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014
     | 3,323 views

    3 of 5. Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

    UNTIL WE PRAY-III—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We also realize that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. We cannot celebrate our ministry efforts unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching The Steps We Take Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

    WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Must Remain In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    Part 4 in a series learning to "Discover & Experience God’s Will". As God is the Masterful Gardener and Christ the True Vine, by our REMAINING IN THE VINE, God will produce fruit!

    INTRODUCTION A. THE SERIES 1. Eph 2.10 – “He Wants You To Know” - Artist/Masterpiece – God, thru Christ, desire to work through you to make you the Masterpiece He has planned. 2. Rom 12.1-6 – “What Is Expected?” - The Relationship expected is that of a Living Sacrifice not only to God but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are We Enjoying A Pity Party?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2015
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     | 4,387 views

    It is so easy to have A PITY PARTY and feel like your are the only person in the world that is having trouble. What are you doing here? Problems and obstacles are common.

    HAVING A PITY PARTY... THE BATTLE OF THE MIND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is not about clinical depression from a chemical imbalance that requires professional help. Do you know no 16 seed NCAA team has ever beaten a #1 seed? Someday, some team will break that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shall We Gather At The River? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,278 views

    But the key here is that Paul went where the people were gathered and told them about Jesus.

    SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER Text: Acts 16:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: One afternoon in July of 1864, pastor Dr. Lowry of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn, N.Y. wrote the hymn “Shall We Gather at the River.” This old hymn became a favorite of film maker John Ford, and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Nick And I Buried Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    A sermon "performed" as a monologue from the first person perspective (Joseph of Arimathea) about Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah in John 5.

    [Come in, fully dressed in Jewish costume] Shalom! Good morning, My name is Joseph, (but according to your culture, you can call me Joe). I am from Arimathea, a region in the Northwest of Jerusalem [1]. I am a nobleman among the seventy members of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem, (or Ruling Council in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Why Worship Jesus (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 2,518 views

    This is the second of a two-part message on the clear teaching of Scripture that Jesus is God.

    April 6, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Last week, we began to look at Colossians 1:15-20 and the top ten reasons to worship Jesus. Worship is the key to the health of any church and every Christian. It is central to who we are and should impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Don't Get Their Prayers Answered Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Apr 10, 2018
     | 3,939 views

    I have found the answer to the question or comment we hear a lot, “If God is good all the time and He is the healer, why did my family member die? They went to church, read their Bible, prayed and even tithed, they were the best Christian.

    God takes the responsibility to ensure that His Word will come to pass on the Earth. He has invested His Word through His Son (the Logos) so that someone can speak into existence His will for the Earth. All He needs is someone to speak into existence His will via His Word, the Logos and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Why Are Christians So Pro Life? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 911 views

    I want to equip our church family in speaking intelligently and compassionately about abortion. I don’t have a Republican agenda here today as much as I have a kingdom of God agenda.

    Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and, specifically abortion. This morning, I want you to join with me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bringing the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    In God We Still Trust

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 229 ratings
     | 65,296 views

    1- We still trust God to be our God. 2- We still trust God to take care of us. 3- We still trust God to save us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Diamond Rio s a country band formed in 1989. They consist of Marty Roe (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Jimmy Olander (Guitar, Banjo), Dana Williams (Bass, Vocals), Dan Truman (Keyboards) Gene Johnson (Mandolin, Vocals, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar), and Brian Prout (Drums). They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ