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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Letting The Gospel Shine Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011
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    1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

    The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,287 views

    As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

    Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Advent 2 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016
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    The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

    Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Promises For Every Need Series: Depression Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2020
     | 3,727 views

    Depression does not leave us alone or abandoned by God no matter the source, but He promises faithful presence in our lives.

    God's Promises for Every Need Series: Depression Isaiah 43:1-2 #EveryNeed SERMON SERIES INTRODUCTION I wanted to share with you where we are going in terms of sermons and thoughts as we finish out 2020. In October and November, we are going through the series we are starting today, “God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's People Are Not Innocent, But Also Not Guilty PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the mystery of suffering, affirming that even in the midst of adversity, God is present and we should maintain our hope in Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving headfirst into a theme that has troubled believers since the dawn of time. We're exploring the mystery of why good people suffer, why the wicked seem to prosper, and how we can keep our hope in God despite all adversity. Our main scripture comes from ...read more

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    When Christians Part Series

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004
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    Paul and Barnabas came to a parting of their ways. Was this a good thing or a bad thing? What lessons can we learn?

    WHEN CHRISTIANS PART Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas had been a team. It had been Barnabas who had first taken the young Paul under his wing. When everyone else in Jerusalem was afraid of the young Christian because of his history of persecuting the church, it was Barnabas who took him and who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Eyes Have It

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
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    What we see with our eyes affects us spiritually.

    THE EYES HAVE IT INTRODUCTION: The eyes, they’re a wonderful instrument aren’t they? They’re a complex mechanism of combined parts that all work together to allow us to be able to see the world around us. This can be both a blessing and a curse. There is much beauty to see in this world but along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Master Your Mind- Part- 3

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018
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    When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God.

    The human mind was created to mirror God’s own mind (Genesis 1:27). When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God. 1. “Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumphant Joy Defended Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
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     | 4,899 views

    Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

    NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2020
     | 3,267 views

    an introduction to fasting

    Credit: I edited some of Tom Fullers introduction for my sermon. https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-to-be-invisible-tom-fuller-sermon-on-jesus-teachings-139102?ref=SermonSerps FASTING Matthew 6:16-18 Here are some pictures of my new truck: Talk about the new truck: Searched, features, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Ahead To 2024 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2024
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    Acts is the birth, history (and encouragement) of the church. More importantly, it is the commanded mission of Jesus for all of us to follow to go and make disciples!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 1 Looking Ahead to 2024 Acts 1:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- On the heels of “The Alpha and Omega”, this is our next exploration - Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "i Am Doing A New Thing"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021
     | 6,274 views

    This is a message on the theme of New Year's from Isaiah.

    “I AM DOING A NEW THING!” Isaiah 43:18-20 Version Two: Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, January 10, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/o1jSCzat248 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Isaiah is a book with many prophecies for God’s people. A.) Today let us look at a few verses in chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Replace A Complaing Attitude Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    This is from a series on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald called Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Replace A Complaining Attitude Sunday January 21, 2007 Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Numbers 11:1-3 Intro. A. We are launching today into a brand new sermon series that will take us all the way to Easter Sunday. As you can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Matthew 8:5-7 Jesus Has No Favourites, Except Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    Yes, I hate to tell you but He loves me the best. Well actually He loves and cares for everyone who comes to Him and all of a sudden you will realise that you are His favourite. I am not just a number in the system.

    Matthew 8:5-7 JESUS HAS NO FAVOURITES, EXCEPT ME! I'm now just another number in the system of "New Start". I made a phone call for Unemployment Benefits yesterday, while I am looking for a ministry opportunity. It took me a long time to get through and I was asked by a computer a series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday 2012

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 8,073 views

    There were three types of people there during the First Palm Sunday; who should we copy?

    We have been studying the Gospel of Luke. Today is known as Palm Sunday. In celebration of Holy Week, we will look at passages in Luke pertinent to Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday. We will celebrate Communion today and this Friday. Today, we will look at what happened on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible