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    Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 788 views

    Explores discerning God's call, managing distractions, and deepening our knowledge of God, encouraging us to leave our comfort zones and follow Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you today, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to delve into God's Word together, to seek His face and to learn from His teachings. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,943 views

    Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

    Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christ Our Strength

    Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    Paul shares his confidence in Christ, there would be little victory without the grace and strength of Gods provision

    Christ our strength Philippians 4:10-13 10 ¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 751 views

    1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

    Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The World Is Lame: What Are We Doing About It?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    A look at the story of the healing of the lame man at the Gate Beautiful. How many "lame" people do we encounter, only to leave them in their condition.

    The World is Lame: What Are You Doing About It? Acts 3:1-12  There are so many people outside of the church in a state of hurt and need, but so many within the church leave them in that state.  Peter and John were on their way to pray and encountered a man who was lame. They took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Common - Pt. 3 - Tag! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 1, 2016
     | 4,900 views

    Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

    Common Pt. 3 - Tag! Introduction We are afflicted with apathy. We are so overcome by it that we treat God as if He is "a dime a dozen", ordinary, optional, routine, or common! So I have been challenging our approach to Him. If we reverence Him appropriately then we will approach Him, prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disturbance Of Jonah

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 5, 2005
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     | 3,943 views

    The misconduct of one statesman can lay waste a nation. It only takes one drunk driver on the highway to leave a scar and an empty chair in a family.

    Disturbance Jonah 1:4-6 This is our third lesson in the book of Jonah. If we could take one word and maybe describe the first two verses, we would have to say duty. And if we used one word to describe what we read in verse 3 we would have to say disobedience. Duty and disobedience should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #7 It's Not A Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,720 views

    Faith is simply trusting God enough to do what He says. Faith guides our actions and we leave the results up to God.

    "Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Wellville (Rated G) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 19, 2009
     | 5,476 views

    Christ wants us to be healthy. The road to health begins with a desire to be healthy, a willingness to leave bad habits, and then a desire to share health insights with others.

    What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel! In apprehension how like a god! Shakespeare’s Hamlet: full of admiration for the human race. Taken by the beauty and grace of the human form; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Going Our Own Way Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    If our stubborness persists, God will let us go our own way of disobedience but not without consequence.

    Grace And Going Our Own Way Romans 1:24-32 I. When God Lets Us Have Our Own Way A. Children are famous for wanting their own way. They chafe under the rule of their parents, especially if their parents do not allow them to do the things they want to. If the rules are too stringent, rebellion may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Transformed! Know The Will Of God!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,572 views

    It is impossible to know the will of God without being transformed from conformity to this world. Have you been transformed?

    Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Let’s take the first phrase of that verse - “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Renewed By The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    Christians need to interact with the world to reach the world with the gospel. They need to be good citizens of a generally hostile system without compromising their faith.

    TITUS 3: 1-7 RENEWED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 13:1-7] Christians have been changed and are different than we once were, yet we still need to be reminded of who we are and what has been done to us and how it was done. Christians are to be in the world but not of the world. Christians need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trying To Change Society By Moral Improvement Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 22, 2025
     | 194 views

    This is a difficult passage but at its core it's one that posits what happens when someone tries to bring transformation without God.

    WHAT'S THE POINT OF THE STORY? It is about moral improvement without God. - Luke 11:24-26. - Let’s begin by acknowledging that this is a difficult passage. It comes across a little obscure. It’s easy to read it and think it’s either just a weird saying or something with no application to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,895 views

    In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

    I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    In Daniel God predicted He would establish a Kingdom that would never end. What is that Kingdom, and what difference can that make in our lives?

    The famous writer named Ernest Hemingway (author of books like “For Whom The Bell Tolls”, “The Old Man and The Sea”, “A Farewell to Arms”) had a brother named Leicester. In 1964, Leicester decided to form his own Kingdom. He built an 8 x 30-foot floating bamboo platform that he anchored with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ