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  • Duane Wente avatar

    Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025
     | 613 views

    Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

    ### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Always For All Things-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016
     | 3,084 views

    2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Wisdom-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2024
     | 454 views

    1 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-I—1Corinthians 1:18(:18--2:5) Previously in the first chapter of 1Corinthians, we’ve examined... ‘Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS’—1Cor. 1:1-9 A Principle Asset of the Christian Church is... 1. APPROPRIATE APOSTLES(:1) 2. SANCTIFIED SAINTS(:2) 3. GOD’s GRACE & PEACE(:3) 4. GOD’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits And Dangers Of Routine

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    Routine is necessary. Getting up and lying down, brushing your teeth and eating right are all requirements to feel well and to look your best. A work ethic is very important! The fact is a person without any routine would be an individual in trouble!

    The Benefits and Dangers of Routine Text: I Corinthians 10:31 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Routine is necessary. Getting up and lying down, brushing your teeth and eating right are all requirements to feel well and to look your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying For My Brothers

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,205 views

    A study of Ephesians 1:15-21 can help us to understand how to pray for our brothers.

    Introduction: How many times do we find that our prayers for the church don�t go beyond: �Lord, Be with this church�? There are many times when we don�t know the particular struggles of each of our brothers. How can we pray for them? We can learn some from studying Ephesians 1:15-21. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power And Peace In The Storm Series

    Contributed by William Lollar on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    The storms of life can come up quickly and unexpectedly, but our greatest comfort is knowing that the Lord Jesus not only sees our struggles, but He has the power to bring peace in the midst of the storm.

    Power and Peace in the Storm John 6:15-21 I. The Problem with Misplaced Enthusiasm (vs. 15) a. It will dull your spiritual sensitivities with carnal pleasures (see Mark 6:52;Ecclesiastes 5:1; Proverbs 28:26) b. It will quickly put your will at odds with the Father’s will (Proverbs 18:2; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,932 views

    The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

    Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides, nor is it our job to judge intentions.

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving May 22, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t judge men by looking at their outsides. Focus Passage: I Samuel 16:1-13 Supplemental Passage: My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gateway To Blessing: The Power Of Radical Obedience Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 23, 2026
     | 94 views

    ​Obedience is often misunderstood as a restrictive set of rules. However, in the Kingdom of God, obedience is the primary expression of our love for the Father and the essential key that unlocks His promises.

    ?1. The Heart of the Matter: Obedience Over Ritual ?Biblical Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22 – "To obey is better than sacrifice." ?The Message: God is more interested in the state of our hearts than the size of our offerings. Religious activity (attending services, giving, or reciting prayers) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,897 views

    The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

    Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Cleansing Of Confession

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,226 views

    A look at the spiritual discipline of confession.

    THE CLEANSING OF CONFESSION I John 1:5-10 Today we are continuing our series that you see on the front of your worship folder: A Dedication to Daily Discipline. Looking at spiritual disciplines that we want to begin incorporating into our lives on a daily basis. We have looked at prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Does God Expect From Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 35,065 views

    In order for us to "Discover & Experience God’s Will", what does He expect from us regareding a) our relationship with Him and b) our relationship with each other.

    INTRODUCTION We have begun a series to Discover & Experience God’s Will, and I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. What we are striving to discover during our February study is what type of conditions are necessary in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 12, 2007
     | 5,769 views

    See what it means to receive a spiritual wake up call from Jesus.

    One of the tragic moments in American history occurred on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor was attacked. The attack took place on a sunny Sunday morning. Over 2400 lives were lost and five out of eight battleships were sunk. The sad part of that whole event was the fact that we had advance warning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    The second message in a series on the "I am" discourses found in the Book of John

    The Great I Am – The Light of the World May 2, 2004 John 8:1-12 Sunday AM Intro: A few weeks ago, we began a study on the self descriptions of Jesus found in John better known as the “I am” discourses – 7 identifying statements made by the Messiah to help us to understand He wasn’t just any man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoid The Culture Of Godlessness Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 18,005 views

    Our effectiveness as Christians hinges on our ability to avoid the culture of godlessness.

    “How To Become An Effective Christian” AVOID THE CULTURE OF GODLESSNESS! II Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction We live in a culture that is constantly changing. The majority of religious people in our country would stand before you and tell you that our culture and society is 100% corrupt and evil. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ