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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016
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     | 8,345 views

    Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

    THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctified Saints Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016
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     | 23,174 views

    Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

    Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016
     | 3,028 views

    What is Biblical Salvation

    Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14, I Corinthians 1:2, I Corinthians 1:30, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Holy In All My Conduct Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 11,860 views

    Being holy as God is holy means living as a stranger in a strange world

    ENGAGE/TENSION A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry East avatar

    Treating Sin Like The Coronavirus Series

    Contributed by Larry East on Mar 28, 2020
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     | 16,401 views

    What if we got as serious about the sin in our lives as we have about the coronavirus. “What if we treated sin like it was the coronavirus.” How would our lives change?

    Treating Sin Like the Coronavirus Last week, I was looking at Facebook, and I came across a post that made me stop and think. It was a simple statement; but it was earthshaking in its implications. The post said this: “What if we treated sin like it was the coronavirus.” It was one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Watching Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2019
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     | 13,286 views

    Holiness and fear of God seem to go hand in hand in this passage. But why should I "fear God" and what difference does it make when I do?

    OPEN: You may have heard the story of some children at a Catholic school who were lined up for lunch at the cafeteria. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun had made a note: "Take only one, God is watching." At the other end of the table was a large plate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will You Do With What You Have Heard-Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 21, 2019
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    Many people have heard the Bible story of Jesus being put on the cross, then three days later be raised from the grave. What was the purpose of all of this? And once the purpose is revealed, what will you do with it?

    This weekend we are celebrating Easter. Now the word Easter is not found in the Bible, but we know this day as Resurrection Day. This is the day in which we celebrate Jesus being raised from the dead three days later after he was put to death on a cross. As Christians, we know that this day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2019
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     | 12,603 views

    Why is there so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus in the Bible? What difference does it make that Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the grave?

    OPEN: As I was working on today’s sermon I was looking at some old Gospel hymns and I was pleasantly surprised at the # of hymns that - mentioned the blood of Christ. So I thought we’d do this this morning is sing just a few of them: • Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019
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     | 20,490 views

    As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

    Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Since The Spirit Of The Lord Is Here - Now What?

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 3, 2021
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    Worship does not lead to an encounter with God. It is an encounter with God. Understand you cannot have an encounter with God and not be changed. It is more than the ritualistic entertainment that we have become so accustomed to.

    Since the Spirit of the Lord is here Now What? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING- Byron Cage wrote The presence of the lord is here. The presence of the lord is here. I can feel it in the atmosphere The presence of the lord is here. The spirit of the lord is here. Everybody blow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Collins avatar

    25 The Divine Relenting Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 7, 2021
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     | 2,431 views

    This devotion is about God, who in response to the preaching by Jonah and the ensuing repentance by the King and the people of Nineveh, relents from bringing punishment on them.

    The Divine Relenting Jonah 3:10 – “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it.” “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way…” In Jonah 1:2, God had told ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021
     | 2,670 views

    Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

    You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying Clean In A Polluted World.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 17, 2021
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     | 4,241 views

    ‘Staying Clean in a Polluted World.’ 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be Ready Mentally (vs 13-14) • An Alert Mind (VS 13A). • A Sober Mind (VS 13B). • A Positive Mind (VS 13C). (2). Be Ready Morally (vs 15-21) • Motivation #1: By Being Godlike (vs 16) • Motivation #2: By Being Fearful (vs 17) • Motivation #3: By Being Full (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Put Thou My Tears Into Thy Bottle

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 20, 2021
     | 4,917 views

    This sermon shows us the deep and meticulous way God sees us. He knows and is concerned with His people in every way. (Make this sermon yours by putting in your own stories of how you have been comforted by God)

    Psalms 56:8 (KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? This scripture shows us the tender heart of our heavenly Father. He has a tear bottle —in fact, perhaps a tear bottle for each of His wandering children. Ancient “tear bottles” have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021
     | 3,183 views

    God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

    1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

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