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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Spiritual Health Checks Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,897 views

    There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Can't Believe Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    For people living under the influence of spiritual blindness by REFUSING TO BELIEVE the infallible, authoritative word of God...

    The Bible says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…” How strong is your SPIRITUAL eyesight? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being JESUS, where are you? Did you know that SOME OF US are WILLINGLY walking down the road of life VISUALLY IMPAIRED? (Beer Goggles slide) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Down Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

    Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,364 views

    Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

    Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And God Gave—2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Part 2 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

    And God Gave-II—Joshua 24:1-13 A busload of politicians were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, went over to investigate. He then proceeded to dig a hole & bury the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    I am defining fellowship as the opportunity to share our lives with others in order to strengthen, encourage, and build one another up through Jesus Christ.

    Fellowship: What a to Live! Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1 – 6a Introduction The Spirit of God has been at work these past couple of weeks, seeking to either challenge your way of living or confirm your way of living. Because the thing that will grow us or defeat us, strengthen us or weaken us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Peter 3:8-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 20, 2023
     | 2,415 views

    In today's study, the Apostle Peter reminds us to live in love and harmony with one another. He tells us that not only will we be blessed if we live this way, but also that when we live this way, the Lord is with us and not against us.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/RjS4qkjYuA0 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FbGGwtQCEDCesaQaLWeBD?si=14f602ebe7054bba 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharing Compassion Like Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,302 views

    To encourage us to not only help those in need but to actively work towards creating a world where such needs no longer exist, as exemplified by the parable of the Good Samaritan.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together to engage with a powerful parable from the Gospel of Luke, a story that speaks volumes about the compassion of Christ, the desperate needs of our fellow human beings, and the call to take action. In the words of the ...read more

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    A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022
     | 4,196 views

    Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

    Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,069 views

    Emphasize the depth of God's love for humanity, demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and to encourage believers to embrace their call to discipleship and share the light of Christ with the world.

    Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a piece of Scripture that speaks to the core of our Christian faith. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God's wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers." Our key ...read more

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    God Wants You To Succeed

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 38,227 views

    There are many people today who find themselves wondering if God is willing for them to be successful or if He has destined them for failure. This sermone gives encouragement

    “God Wants You To Succeed” TEXT: Jer. 29:11, Deut 28:13, 2 Chron 26:5 Jer 29:11 (KJV)11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Deut 28:13 (KJV) 13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Past, Presence And Future Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,233 views

    An exegetical paper on John 14, encouraging a balanced view of experience and evidence in evaluating one’s walk with Christ, especially as it regards the work of the Holy Spirit.

    “Past Presence and Future: Jesus’ Assurances in the Face of His Disciples’ Anxieties in John 14” Introduction In this passage the two most familiar verses (14:6 and 14:12) have often obscured the context, the flow and the purpose of Jesus’ address to His disciples’ concerns. The theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amazing Grace: The Testimony Of Moncton's Dan Lirette

    Contributed by Dan Lirette on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    Dan Lirette shares his personal testimony of the Grace of God in his life. From sin to the Savior, Dan Lirette's journey inspires and encourages even the

    Amazing Grace: The Dan Lirette Story Christian Liar Fraud Womanizer Hypocrite Pharisee Christian In between the words “Christian” above are words that describe who I was for so long. Those words paint a picture of the lifestyle I lived even while claiming Christ; hence the word ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christian Disciplines: Solitude & Silence

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    The purpose of this lesson is to expose God’s children to an aspect of spiritual discipline that has been forgotten & encourage us to make it a part of our spiritual lives.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINES – Solitude and Quiet* Matthew 6:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Here I have a 3 minute egg timer, which actually runs about 3minutes and 5 seconds. 1. First thing I want you to do is get a thought about God to think on – got it? 2. When I say go, I will turn the timer over and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist