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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,505 views

    In 1 John 2:1. The apostle John speaks directly to the hearts of believers, addressing us tenderly as “my dear children.” He writes with a deep pastoral concern to encourage us to live holy lives, avoiding sin.

    Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 (NLT) – “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” Introduction Today we explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Behold The Radiance Of Christ - Hebrews 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 592 views

    Hebrews 1:3 unveils the majesty and supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Behold the Radiance of Christ - Hebrews 1:3 Introduction: Today we gather to immerse ourselves in the profound depths of God's Word, focusing on a verse that unveils the majesty and supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Turn with me to Hebrews 1:3 (NLT): "The Son radiates God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dinner Served In The Den

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Chapter 6 In the book of Daniel brings us to the best known of all the deliverances in the Bible, that of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Imbedded in this account is truth applicable to our lives as believers even today

    DINNER SERVED IN THE DEN Daniel 6 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 6 In the book of Daniel brings us to the best known of all the deliverances in the Bible, that of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Imbedded in this account is truth applicable to our lives as believers even today. Let’s look at the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

    Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Judge Diets And Days!

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,848 views

    This Wednesday Evening message deals with -- In this section of Romans, Paul is taking the opportunity to speak to the church at Rome concerning the application of spiritual principles into EVERYDAY life. Paul’s primary concern in this section of Romans

    DON’T JUDGE DIETS AND DAYS! Romans 14:1-13 INTRODUCTION: In this section of Romans, Paul is taking the opportunity to speak to the church at Rome concerning the application of spiritual principles into EVERYDAY life. Paul’s primary concern in this section of Romans is not how the Christian is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For God, Not For Sin

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,700 views

    E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

    E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,495 views

    Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

    OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 30,826 views

    Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

    Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And The Winner Is...esther! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,639 views

    In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Difference One Person Can Make Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,977 views

    This sermon covers the part of the story of Esther where she learns about the edict and is challenged by Mordecai to do something about it. For application we explore the difference one person can make.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a fictitious and humorous obituary – sounds like an oxymoron, right? 1. Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, their name is “Someone Else.” 2. Someone Else's passing creates a vacancy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Taking A Look At Hard-Heartedness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    Simply defined hardheartedness is to be without a soft heart. In the physical world, this would be applied to our relationships with others. In the spiritual; world,, there is a direct application towards god and his plans and desires for us. This chap

    TAKING A LOOK AT HARD-HEARTEDNESS HOSEA 10 INTRODUCTION: SIMPLY DEFINED HARDHEARTEDNESS IS TO BE WITHOUT A SOFT HEART. IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD, THIS WOULD BE APPLIED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. IN THE SPIRITUAL; WORLD,, THERE IS A DIRECT APPLICATION TOWARDS GOD AND HIS PLANS AND DESIRES FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,852 views

    Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

    INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rev.# 28~8:8-11 2 Nd & 3rd Trumpet Judgments Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,810 views

    There are 3 set of judgments in the Revelation, there is the sealed judgments, the trumpet judgments and the bowl judgments, and all 3 sets of these judgments have 7 different applications in each of the 3. The seals are 1st, and then the trumpets a

    Rev.# 28~8:8-11 2 ND & 3rd TRUMPET JUDGMENTS Let me say before we began today, for the sake of those listening that may not understand, there are 3 set of judgments in the Revelation, there is the sealed judgments, the trumpet judgments and the bowl judgments, and all 3 sets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    Ordaining A Priest

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

    Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    "Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019
     | 4,988 views

    Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

    Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic