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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Making Jesus My Lord Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,524 views

    Genuine salvation requires making Jesus “Lord” in both words and deeds

    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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    Vision 2010

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    In this New Year (2010) will we take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a genuine hunger and thirst for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the Body of Christ.

    Introduction: Something’s happening ... This last week I began reading a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving all across the world. His observations are a wake-up call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025
     | 262 views

    As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Celebrate Forgiveness

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,037 views

    Authentic FORGIVENESS is the mutual recognition that REPENTANCE IS GENUINE and RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS ARE RENEWED.

    FORGIVENESS! Seven times a day? In fact, seventy times seven! What is Forgiveness? FUNK & WAGNELL’S DICTIONARY says FORGIVENESS means "The act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven." Then it says to FORGIVE means 1."To grant pardon for or remission of something; cease to demand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,239 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    Sermon 10 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." John presents 16 tests to examine our faith. This sermon: Do I have the inner witness of the Holy Spirit?

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 10: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VI) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:24) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Pagan Nation Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 4,917 views

    In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

    Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,099 views

    Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

    WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

    We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reluctant Apostle Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,584 views

    The characteristics of genuine salvation as displayed in Paul’s Damascus Road experience.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 17 “The Reluctant Apostle” Acts 9:1-23 Saul has been mentioned three times in our study as a bitter opponent of Christ and his church. (7:58), (8:1), and now in (9:1). Today’s text reintroduces Saul by saying, he was “still breathing threats and murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Light Calls Us To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    How can we experience genuine fellowship? By walking in His light!

    God’s Light Calls us to Fellowship Acts 9:26-31 – fellowship community 22 December 2002 Series – Christmas: A Celebration of Light! Introduction: Our series is simply, Christmas: A Celebration of Light! And throughout our series, we have been anchored by one main verse from the gospel of John - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Honouring One Another In Love Romans 12:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 596 views

    Romans 12:10 provides a clear and challenging call to love and honour one another in the body of Christ. We will break down this verse into three key points: Genuine Affection, Delighting in Honour, and Living Out Love.

    Introduction Today, we will delve into a single yet profound verse from Paul's letter to the Romans. Romans 12:10 says: Romans 12:10 (NLT): "Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other." This verse provides a clear and challenging call to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #4 Being Transformed Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,912 views

    This sermon deals with how God wants to transform us. We are to be transformed in our Heads (minds), Hearts (desires), and hands (actions)

    Being Transformed Introduction: 1) Americans like to make new year resolutions: #1 resolution: losing weight, more exercise, be a better person 2) Change is difficult, we are creatures of habit, sometimes change is impossible, 3) Good news, God can and wants to help us make great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attribute Five | A Man Is Receptive To Truth Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 5,434 views

    Truth for man is only found in God and His Word. God’s Word, the Bible, is our truest guide and one resource we should reach for in every decision, challenge, and temptation. A man should receive this truth before his own intuitions, emotions, & opinions.

    Well, here we are, attribute number 5 – Receptive to Truth. As we look at each one of these 9 attributes of a man of God, I said that each one of them is going to drive us closer to becoming the men that God wants us to be. Nothing will do that more than becoming more receptive to truth in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist