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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Clean Hands And Pure Hearts Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 15,197 views

    What kind of people will be allowed to enter heaven? Those whose hearts are right with God! Those who have been changed on the inside by their encounters with the living God! Those whose lives reflect the character of Jesus!

    Clean Hands and Pure Hearts Context: Jesus has just warned of false teachers/prophets whose hearts would be revealed by the fruit in their lives. He spoke about the inward life as opposed to outward appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7: “The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Has Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021
     | 5,013 views

    God has not abandoned us. As He so often does, He has allowed his creation to make choices and reap the benefits of good and righteous and wise decisions or suffer the consequences of bad and sinful choices.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson January 10, 2021 Who Has Your Heart? 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.” 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021
     | 3,481 views

    What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

    - We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Came From Within! Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021
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     | 4,349 views

    Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

    It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everyday Prophets - Haggai Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 4, 2021
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    Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins.

    Everyday Prophets – Haggai March 7, 2021 Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins. Haggai ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Possessing With Confidence Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
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     | 4,331 views

    Caleb remembered God’s promise, put his hope in it, and allowed it to become the fuel that fanned the flame of faith. Hope is the very thing that strengthens our faith, and provides the confidence to possess the Promised Land.

    Joshua divided Canaan among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 11:23) just as God had commanded him (Joshua 1:3, 6); and then some time later, the Lord approached him again, and in Joshua chapter 13, verses 1 and 7, the Bible shares the account of what He instructed Joshua to do. We read, “Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul At Rome Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021
     | 2,373 views

    Paul arrived in Rome and was allowed to stay at a rented house till he appeared before the emperor. Paul stayed with state honour of having a soldier appointed to guard him. He was a prisoner but at the same time with relaxation.

    Acts 28: 1-31 Paul reaches Rome with Gospel Acts 28:1-10 Paul at Malta. The people of Malta Island believed that God punishes the sinners and rewards the righteous. They thought Paul was murder because the ship carried the prisoners. They perceived that God sent a viper to bite Paul and punish him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recovering From Temptation

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2023
     | 1,067 views

    The message given to us in Psalm 32 is that there is greater joy in uncovering our sin and finding forgiveness than in trying to cover up our sin. And a right view of God allows us to do just that.

    Anyone who has ever purchased a home knows that there is a big difference in what the buyer or the seller sees and what a certified home inspector sees. We may try to look beyond the things that appeal to us like the layout of the house, the size of the bedrooms, and so forth, and see a crack in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,950 views

    What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

    What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,042 views

    King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

    BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Approach God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 387 views

    Approaching God is not merely a ritual but a privilege and a relationship. Whether with humility, confidence, prayer, worship, or repentance, each of these approaches allows us to draw near to God in a way that honors Him and opens the door for His grace.

    HOW TO APPROACH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Fasting And Prayers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 1,072 views

    Fasting and prayer are two powerful spiritual disciplines that work together to strengthen our connection with God. Through fasting, we humble ourselves before God, while prayer allows us to communicate directly with Him.

    THE POWER OF FASTING AND PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:21 "However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 9:29, Luke 18:1, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting and prayer are two powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Causes Of Backsliding And How To Overcome Them Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 996 views

    Backsliding is a gradual process that happens when a believer neglects spiritual disciplines, compromises with sin, or allows distractions to take the place of God. However, God’s mercy is always available to restore those who repent.

    CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 2:19 "Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, and the fear of Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Spiritual Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 488 views

    We all have things in our lives that we allow to keep us from living the life God has for us. Here we examine how to stop procrastinating and start living for the glory of God.

    Intro Moment—The Sound that Wakes the Soul Illustration This week, I saw a young man interviewed on the news following the deadly and destructive EF-4 tornado that hit Laurel County, Kentucky, on May 16th. His response when asked about how much time they had to get to safety before the tornado hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Light Burning Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 786 views

    It's important to keep our light shining for Christ, even when we face challenges. This can be achieved through community, stepping out of our comfort zone, and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict us.

    First off, we can't do life alone. We need our squad, our friends, our community. Remember when the Holy Spirit showed up at Pentecost? All the believers were hanging out together, and boom! The Holy Spirit showed up big time. When we've got a crew that loves us and loves God, people notice. When ...read more

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