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We Are In Christ And Christ Is Within Us

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2025

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The Bible in several locations mentions we are IN CHRIST as believers. • Galatians 3:26 • I Peter 5:14 • Romans 8:1 • Colossians 3:3

What does this mean we are IN CHRIST? Because we cannot stand in these sinful mortal bodies before a holy God of heaven, He has to clothe us in the sinless body of Christ. • In II Cor. 5:21 when we accept His sacrifice on our behalf, that is we give Him our filthy righteous and He gives us His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating God’s Watchman Because Of Their True Value

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2025

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We celebrate our pastors because of their vigilance as they are called to be constantly on duty and alert to dangers that could harm their flock.

Sermon: Celebrating God’s Watchman Because of Their True Value Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Ruth Series: A Statement Of Faith Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 29, 2025

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Ruth does not leave but stays with Naomi and makes a wonderful confession and statement of faith.

BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF FAITH RUTH 1:1-22 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION… Statements of Faith in the OT At our church, when a person comes to be baptized into Christ, we have them repeat what we call “the good confession” which is patterned after Simon Peter’s confession we find in Matthew 16, Mark ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 29, 2025

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Find comfort, confidence, and cheer in the promise of Advent.

In the 1970’s, pet rocks were popular. Well, that kooky fad is making a comeback in South Korea according to the Wall Street Journal. They quote Lee So-hee, a 30-year-old office worker, who used to live alone in Seoul. That changed a couple of years ago, just before Christmas, when a friend gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 1:23-25, John 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Purpose, Please Stand Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

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Purpose rises when God’s word defines us, God’s anointing empowers us, and we step into the valley knowing the battle belongs to the Lord.

There are moments in Scripture when God doesn’t whisper purpose—He shakes it into the bones of His people. And one of those moments erupts in 1 Samuel 17 when a young shepherd boy, overlooked by his family and underestimated by everyone else, stands on a battlefield and shouts a question that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:47, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living On The Edge

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

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Living on the edge numbs the soul, but God’s mercy pulls us back from the drift and invites us into renewed holiness and freedom.

INTRODUCTION — “THE DANGER OF ALMOST” There is a way of living that looks safe, feels reasonable, and appears harmless — until suddenly it isn’t. A way of living that doesn’t plunge off a spiritual cliff, but tiptoes toward one. Scripture gives it a name: Living on the edge. Living just close ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16, James 4:8, Luke 17:32, Genesis 13:12, 2 Peter 2:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Forgot What?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

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The Sabbath restores identity, anchors the soul, reveals our Creator and Redeemer, and calls us to remember the God we often forget.

INTRODUCTION — THE DAY I FORGOT SOMETHING IMPORTANT There’s a small story that still follows me around, even years later. It’s one of those stories that begins harmlessly—nothing dramatic, nothing tragic, nothing you’d write in your journal unless you were trying to laugh at yourself. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8, Deuteronomy 5:15, Isaiah 56:2, Ezekiel 20:12, Matthew 24:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Won’t Walk By

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025

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Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33, Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unshared Unrivaled Unequaled

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025

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Christ alone is the unshared, unrivaled, unequal Rock; surrender means stepping off the throne of self and letting Him reign today.

There’s a certain comfort, isn’t there, in imagining that somewhere out there is a man who carries the weight of spiritual certainty on his shoulders. He sits robed, enthroned, vested in centuries of tradition and expectation. His words ripple across continents. His gestures become symbols. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2, Matthew 16:18, 1 Peter 2:4-7, Joshua 24:15, Galatians 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Is Sufficient?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025

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We are not sufficient for the calling of Christ—but He is. In our weakness, His triumph is revealed, and through us the fragrance of His grace fills the world.

There is something profoundly moving about gathering in the house of God and sensing that you are not alone in the journey of faith. A worship service—when it is filled with sincerity and unguarded hearts—reminds us of something we tend to forget: God has already been walking toward us before we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, 2 Corinthians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 15:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Road Map For Change

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

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LEARNING FROM OUR PAST

A ROADMAP FOR CHANGE JEFF SEAMAN When was the last time you have asked yourself the question of why you come to church? Have you really articulated this lately? Some of you were invited here today, you’re visiting with us, you’ve thought about that today: “What am I doing here? Why am I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Passion For The Hurting

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

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In this message we will see that Christ’s passion for the hurting was natural, was needed and was near. (The Passion Of The Christ - pt 2)

His Passion For The Hurting The Passion Of The Christ – part 2 In a chapter in his book, Just Like Jesus, called “The Touch of God,” Max Lucado writes; the story behind a man that we meet in the Gospels. For 5 years no one touched me. No one. Not one person. Not my wife. Not my child. Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Repalce Rules With Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

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As we continue in our series, What Jesus Came To Do, we are going to look at the awesome truth – that Jesus came to replace rules with relationships….

He Came To Replace Rules W/Relationships What Jesus Came To Do – part two QUESTION – who here likes rules….? We have rules at home…. Wash your hands before you eat Take off your shoes before you come into the house Don’t touch the thermostat Ask before you eat There are rules at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Blessings - Ephesians 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006

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Paul reminds us that we are blessed spiritually if we are part of the faithful.

“Spiritual Blessings” – Ephesians Chapter 1 On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007

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Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

“Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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