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Core Value 4 - A Supporting Community Series
Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019
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This sermon uses Acts 2:42-47 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being A Supporting Community where we seek “To provide a caring environment of unity, love and fellowship.”
MessageActs 2:42-47“A Supporting Community”My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. There are patches where it is very dark even when the moon is shining. When you go ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
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"Resurrection Blessings”
Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 21, 2022
| 1,786 views
"Science bows before the resurrection". 1st blessing: Forgiveness; 2nd blessing: a resurrected body; 3rd blessing: Jesus gives all His disciple the Holy Spirit.
In Jesus Holy NameApril 24, 2022Text: John 20:19-31Easter II“Resurrection Blessings” The Rev. Ray Pritchard in one of his sermons wrote this phrase: “Science bows before the empty tomb.” I like that phrase. The gospel accounts were written 2000 years ago. We live in a day of ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
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A New Heaven And New Earth Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2022
based on 3 ratings
| 9,628 views
What does it mean that God is going to create a New Heaven? And what difference can it make to my life that He has promised that to me?
A little boy got on the elevator in the Empire State Building in New York City. He and his daddy started to the top. The boy watched the signs flashing as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. And the boy began to get nervous. He took his daddy’s hand and said, “Daddy, does God ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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Character Does Matter Series
Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
based on 1 rating
| 7,448 views
To rid ourselves of idols in the church our character must be Godly!
SERMON BRIEFDate Written:June 22, 2006Date Preached:June 25, 2006Where Preached:OZHBC (AM)Sermon Details:Series Title:Idolatry in the ChurchSermon Title:Character DOES Matter!Sermon Text:2 Tim 2:20-26 don’t read until after intro…Introduction:Over the past few weeks we have ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
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Making Life Count
Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
based on 16 ratings
| 4,703 views
What will we leave behind, what will be our legacy. Even in the face of death, Paul’s concern was for his young protoge Timothy.
Making LIFE COUNT 2 Timothy 2:1-2:13 I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I enlisted in the Navy a few years later. It wasn’t even when I got married a year after thatI first realized I was an adult when I was 22 ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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David's Kindness To Mephibosheth Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2020
based on 2 ratings
| 12,433 views
Second Samuel 9:1-13 shows us a beautiful demonstration of kindness.
ScriptureSecond Samuel 7 showed us the Davidic covenant and David’s marvelous prayer in response to God’s promise to him. Second Samuel 8 shows us how God’s kingdom was established under David when he defeated all the surrounding nations. After David had reigned in Jerusalem for some time, he ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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The Extravagant Giver
Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 19, 2014
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1. You can’t out-give God 2. God will be no one’s debtor 3. He invites us to trust his Word 4. He challenges us to put him to the test
Extravagant - Expressing celebration - Lavish, Unrestrained - Spending much more than necessaryExample Psalm 103:1–5 (AV) — 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
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Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023
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At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.
POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one)The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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The Message Of Jesus
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009
based on 36 ratings
| 13,119 views
1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.
Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
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I Cried Out To God Series
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
based on 184 ratings
| 54,491 views
What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life?1- We cry out to God2- We look to scripture3- We offer our praise
INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May.ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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Bless Those Who Persecute You Series
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014
based on 81 ratings
| 27,399 views
Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse2- Rejoice and mourn3- Demote and associate4- Befriend and don’t repay
INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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Purity Exam Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2021
| 1,363 views
In order to be pure in heart we must understand: 1) The deed of adultery (Matthew 5:27), 2) The desire behind It (Matthew 5:28), and thereby achieve: 3) The deliverance from it (Matthew 5:29-30).
Matthew 5:27-30 [27]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' [28] But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ([29] If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it ...read more
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Denomination: Other
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A Messenger Called Trouble
Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
based on 23 ratings
| 3,468 views
"Trouble Talk"It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to1- Talk with God2- Turn to God3- Trust God
A Messenger Called “TROUBLE”Jonah 24-28-021. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me."Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
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Chosen In Christ Series
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
based on 178 ratings
| 38,580 views
Paul explains our chosen position in Christ in this text.1- We are chosen in Christ2- We were chosen in Christ before the world3- We were chosen in Christ for a purpose
INTRO.- Special children we are. My mother and father were probably greatly surprised on December 9, 1944 when they got two babies instead of one: Steven Ray and Sharon Rae. I’m not sure if they knew at that time if they were getting one or two babies. Sharon was the fat baby at over 5 lbs. and ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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After The Resurrection Series
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 12, 2011
based on 34 ratings
| 35,689 views
Our text reveals how some may respond to the resurrection.1- Some consider but do not believe2- Some agonize but find no joy3- Some see but don’t they see
INTRO.- ILL.- It was following the resurrection and disciples were still somewhat scattered about Jerusalem and the surrounding villages. John finds Peter and runs up to him. Excitedly he says, "Peter, Peter! I’ve got some good news and some bad news." Peter takes ahold of John and calms him ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
