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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Running The Race Every Day Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    Does God have first place in your life? Every day or just for a couple of hours on a Sunday? God is not an after thought. God is meant to be our focus, our purpose, our reason, the centre of our life.

    Running the Race Every Day Have you been watching the Olympics? Are you enjoying them? There have been good stories and bad from the Olympics - has there been any specific stories or events that has caught your attention? Maybe one of the lowest points of the olympics was in The Badminton ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Wine In 09

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    Today we are entering into a new era of ministry at Christian Hills – we have a new year and the promise from the Lord of a new start – a new focus – a new theme – our new theme is “New Wine in 09.

    “New Wine in 09” Youth are ushering today. They will hand out corks to everyone when they come in today. Opening Video Illustration– old to new! The world is changing and we need to change and adapt with it. We cannot dig our heals in and refuse to change and to grow. Clip compares: TV then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yes Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    The Yes of a Servant The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God want

    The Yes of a Servant Luke 1:26-38 The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God wants to intervene in history, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New Years Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,511 views

    Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s resolutions which focus not just on physical, relational or financial goals but on spiritual goals for our life this year as well.

    Sermon Jan 1, 2012 “New Year’s Resolutions” Series: “12 in 2012” Opening Video Illustration: From Blue fish TV “New Year’s Resolutions - Kids” Thesis: Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Word

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2023
     | 1,661 views

    Today our reading is about a people seeking restoration Isaiah tells them they need to focus on The Word. The word gives Purpose, Gives Comfort, Gives Peace, Gives Power, and the word of God is a better way to live.

    Isaiah 55:10-13 Gods Word in today’s reading it's about Gods restoration of a people. 1. God’s word has Purpose • He gives the example: “the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish.” • Yes, the rain and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Around The World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2020
     | 3,947 views

    Here's a look at 10 colorful Christmas traditions in far-flung countries on different continents. Then we focus on the real meaning of Christmas as described in John 3:16 followed by an illustration that captures the sense of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD John 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Arjun: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Alexander: I haven’t the foggiest. Arjun: An abdominal snowman. 2. John: What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Zack: What? John: A cookie sheet. 3. Zoey: What do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unity In The Body Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 16, 2018
     | 27,903 views

    We are called to unity, not just to be together. No one was ever called to walk this Christian life alone. Every member of the body is responsible to maintain the unity. We maintain unity by individually and collectively keeping our focus on Jesus.

    Concerning unity in the church, one of my favorit commentators and Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, the great evangelist and Christian theologian from 60 years ago, commented: Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same tuning fork are automatically tuned to each other? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter And Red Eggs

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,791 views

    This is a fun Resurrection Sermon. It focus on the old tradition of the Red Egg. Listen as the Ancient Church shares with us the message of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, Salvation and the Way to Everlasting Life. Sunrise Service/Egg Hunt/AM Service

    Scripture: John 20:1-18 Theme: Easter and Red Eggs Proposition: A fun sermon to around Resurrection Sunday. Instead all allowing the bunny, the egg hunts and all that stuff side track us - let's listen as the Ancient Church tells us about how the Red Egg speaks of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gifted (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 4, 2018
     | 4,204 views

    In Romans 12:6-8 you see seven, what's known as, motivational gifts of the Spirit. Last week we covered the first three-prophecy, serving and teaching. Today we will focus on encouragement and giving.

    GIFTED (part four) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at the first three. Prophecy is receiving and speaking God's message to his people, or in regard to a specific situation, person or culture. Prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,992 views

    This message is the first of this series I've titled "Choices". It focus on the choices that we will make in 2016 and how those choices should be made. This message introduces 1 Corinthian 9:24-27 as the foundation Scripture for the series.

    Choices – 1st Sunday 2016 Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Romans 4:21 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Choices.” On Monday of this past week I mailed to each of you (kids included) a personal letter. The letter was addressed to each individual so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Rest & Renew Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,176 views

    One of the most well-known phrases in all of literature is: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” In order to do this we must: Focus on the relationship, rest in His provision, and sense His renewal.

    March 26th Psalm 23:1-3 Rest & Renew Focus on the relationship “The Lord is my shepherd” v.1 “I am the good shepherd. I know My own sheep, and they know Me…The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” John 10:14, 11 Rest in His provision “there is nothing I lack” v.1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Kingdom Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 9, 2019
     | 7,042 views

    Today we will focus on the importance that Jesus placed on Kingdom Relationships. We will also discuss the meaning of Luke 14:26 where Jesus used the word "hate" in reference to our relationship with our family.

    Luke 8:16-21 Introduction: Recap of Part 14 • Jesus Introduces the Kingdom • The Kingdom of God is the realm of God, visible or invisible, where God’s systems and ways of doing things are already established and working. • We showed the development of the Kingdom from the declaration of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    As The World Panics

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 23, 2020
     | 10,312 views

    We are in dire times right now. It is important to all of us that we keep our focus on God and not let the world distract us from our mission... only adapt, as God leads us through this struggle.

    Our nation and the entire world is in high-panic mode at this time, and we here at Sunrise Chapel, will do everything within our power to help the local communities and people impacted by the restrictions put on us by our state and federal governments. We have all agreed to “follow the rules” put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    A Witness To The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 10,119 views

    As John begins this mighty epistle, he does so by exalting the Lord, Jesus Christ. We must never lose our focus and awe of the Lord. The first few verses of the epistle set the stage for what is to follow.

    A Witness to the Word of Life 1 John 1: 1-4 Tonight I want to begin a study of the first epistle of John. Although John never mentions himself directly in this epistle, he is universally accepted as the author. The style, vocabulary, and content point to John, with direct similarities to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Going From Fame To Defeat To Celebrating The Victory

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,624 views

    This message is centered upon what to do when running the Christian race emphasizing the need to focus on overcoming obstacles by seeking guidance from God rather than allowing our problems to cloud our perception of Him.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 19: 1-8) "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword." (2) "Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal