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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Lessons From A Church 8 Years Away From Death

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019
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     | 5,229 views

    Is our church focussed on what it's members prefer? Or we are fishers of people who get out of bed on a cold dark night because that is what fish prefer?

    “To say that the room was tense would be a massive understatement. It was eight years before the death of the church, but few in that room could have predicted the church’s demise. The church had bounced back a bit during the past year. Since most of the members would not allow any {change to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2019
     | 5,868 views

    • When we face the darkness that accompanies life, we place our trust in God’s miraculous power in times of trouble and doubt. God gives us hope for the future (Eternal life through His Son Jesus, He also gives us hope for today, Emmanuel, God with us!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There have always been reasons to be fearful and to lose hope in the world. • Life can get chaotic and stressful at times. Sometimes those stresses are magnified during the Christmas season. • There is so much stuff swirling around us that, at times, we can lose hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warning Signs Of Drifting Away

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 28, 2025
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    Hebrews 2:1 therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away I believe that warning comes before we Drift away and leave God; We don't just drift away; People don't just Drift away overnight it happens subtly.

    Warning signs of drifting away Hebrews 2:1 therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away I believe that warning comes before we Drift away and leave God; We don't just drift away; People don't just Drift away overnight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2020
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    Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Three Negative Truths: • Negative Truth #1: Don't be hypocritical (vs 5). • Negative Truth #2: Don't be limit your praying to public places (vs 6). • Negative Truth #3: Don't use meaningless repetition (vs 7). (B). Three Positive Truths: • Positive Truth #1: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Walk In The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 1,110 views

    This sermon explores understanding and living a Spirit-led life, balancing spiritual guidance with daily life, and committing to a Spirit-guided year ahead.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to turn our hearts and minds to the living Word of God. Our focus today is on the beautiful, profound, and life-altering passage from Galatians 5:16, "So I say, walk ...read more

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    "what Is My Target For Life And How Do I Aim For It?" Proverbs 3:5-6

    Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025
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     | 365 views

    A message about what our lives are targeted to do if we follow the Lord's leading.

    Stand with me now, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Discerning Heart Thru Change Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015
     | 12,058 views

    What does this mean for us during change? This morning I would like to talk about some elements of change and see why a discerning heart is necessary during change.

    A Discerning Heart Thru Change 1 Kings 3:5-15 INTRODUCTION You are at work one day and HR calls a meeting and once everyone arrives, shares the news that half of the company is being let go because the company got bought out. Sorry. You don’t know if you are in the half with a job or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Havin' Church

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.

    Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Danger Of Tunnel Vision #1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    We need to recognize the satanic tactic of tunnel vision within the church. We cannot allow our vision to be constricted. See the BIG PICTURE!

    THE DANGER OF TUNNEL VISION #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 1 of a 2 part series, if you need part two email me. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people perish... Ruth 1:20 Naomi says to her friends: Don’t call me Naomi any more, call me MARA: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worried Sick Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    Researchers estimate that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for complaints that are, in some way, stress related. Every week 112 million people in the U.S. take some form of medication for stress related symptoms. Our society is worrie

    “Worried Sick” Matthew 6: 25-34 I read this week of another pastor who very early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. He received one compliment after another; that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Going Out Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

    ---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Heart Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 7,874 views

    Ninth and final message in this series. The Parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates that misunderstanding the heart of the Father keeps us from experiencing His mercy.

    This morning we’ll conclude our nine week journey through some of the parables that Jesus told. Before we began this series I thought I had a pretty good handle on these mostly familiar parables. And there is no doubt that much of my previous understanding of these parables has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Through Obedience Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    The Magi responded with obedience to the call to worship Jesus.

    A lot is made in our culture of leaders. We look up to leaders, we have high expectations of leaders and don’t hesitate to criticize a leader that does something that we don’t agree with. We talk a lot about leadership, but there are times when even leaders need to be followers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 14,710 views

    Jesus makes it possible to come as you are, but impossible to leave as you came

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, At Your Cross-Roads Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

    Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#5] JESUS, AT YOUR CROSS-ROADS Mark 14:32-52 Introduction: This year I did something that I have never done before, I went deer hunting. (Don’t worry the deer were not in any danger.) My dad decided this year he was going to hunt close to home instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist