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  • Brent Eubank avatar

    I Heart Money Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 5,010 views

    We are discussing different things we love more than God, and money is our focus in this lesson.

    This is my wallet. I have had this wallet since I was in 7th grade. I got for Christmas from our family’s German exchange student, Eike. She lived at our house for a year and this is the wallet that she gave me. It is from Germany. In fact, it had a little German piece of paper in it until it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 12,280 views

    In this lesson we focus on the need to long for the things of God, and to be sure we are living by faith and walking in obedience.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an evangelist who was preaching away during a gospel meeting. 1. He paused and asked the congregation a question – How many of you want to go to heaven? 2. “If you want to go to heaven, then, please raise your hand,” he said. 3. Everyone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deep Pockets Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012
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     | 4,355 views

    This message is a part of a series on Going Deeper with God. The focus of this message is to encourage individuals to go deeper in their giving.

    “Deep Pockets” Malachi 3:7-10 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 113 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and clothing to needy families and they also provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming One In Spirit Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017
     | 4,413 views

    Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

    Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018
     | 3,499 views

    This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,201 views

    Message 9 in a series from Philippians. This message focus on the characteristics Paul considers evidence of true Christianity.

    "True Christians” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 6,735 views

    Message 21 from our journey through John's gospel. The focus of this message is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Only Door and Good Shepherd” I. FALSE SHEPHERDS Jesus describes the false shepherds by their character, actions, and motivations. Character • They are thieves and robbers 1,8 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Love Of The Father

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 5,175 views

    This story is known best as the Prodigal son but, I want to focus on the Father and his love and forgiveness

    How you think God sees you? How do you see God? Do you see God as looking down waiting for us to mess up so He can punish? Do you see God as a grandfather figure just patting everyone on the head ? The Bible says in 1John 4:16 GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Relationships Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2011
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     | 8,883 views

    There are three relationships that the Bible describes. Each one of these relationships has a key word that keeps them in focus.

    Shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 In our study of Philippians we have looked at the amazing author, Paul, who writes this most positive letter from prison. It's a letter laced with joy. Why? Because of the relationship the writer has with Jesus Christ. His every breath is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eyes To See Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 3, 2022
     | 2,349 views

    In this sermon the focus is on the story of the blind man that Jesus cured, and the consequences that followed that healing for both he and us.

    If you have your Bibles with you please open up to the gospel of John 9:26. You may recall we have been in the gospel of John since about February. Most recently, we have been looking at the miracle story of Jesus healing the man who was born blind. You may recall that Jesus was walking along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Worry Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 1,159 views

    Worry can be reduced if we are willing to pray, focus on God and live a life worthy of His name.

    We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them, trading religion for relationships, traps of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My First Year Of Ministry Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 946 views

    "Salvation always My passion, the world My focus, each person My priority."

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. CLEANSING THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 1. Introduce My first year. “When Passover came, spring A.D. 26, I went up to temple” (John 2:13). 2. No longer tolerated heresy and evil, but confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,042 views

    The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 759 views

    Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.A

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fearless Giving Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,668 views

    The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.

    October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran