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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,463 views

    David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

    Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Go! And Love Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 786 views

    Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects Christ’s love?

    Go! And Love Without Limits Introduction: Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. Jesus said in John 13:35 (NLT), “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dream. Dare. Do Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 316 views

    Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to lead them into their divine purpose.

    DREAM. DARE. DO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28, Proverbs 16:3, Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:9, Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
     | 6,855 views

    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Character

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021
     | 8,248 views

    A person’s character is the sum of their disposition, thoughts, intentions, desires, and actions. Character is gauged by general tendencies, not based on a few isolated actions. Reputation is what people say about you, character is what God says about you.

    Kingdom Character By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Character: - According to Webster’s Dictionary Character is one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. This is a side of her character that few people have seen. A feature used to separate distinguishable ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Gift Of Memory

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001
    based on 590 ratings
     | 18,370 views

    To call attention to the roll of memorials as "memory aids" so that we will reflect and commit to appropriate action.

    The Gift of Memory Ps 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Great Advantage Series

    Contributed by James May on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    There is no advantage to knowing Christ if we do not put some actions to our belief and walk in faith.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By What Authority

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 26,074 views

    This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

    BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Keeping Our Brothers

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

    I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

    “God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Amen!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,294 views

    In a world filled with uncertainty we need this word that expresses confidence in God’s actions and attributes.

    Sermon: “Amen!” Revelation 7:9-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There are only 4 words common to all languages: Amen, Alleluia, OK, and Coca-Cola. The one I want to focus on, amen, is a word we all know and say regularly, regardless of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    R.e.l.a.t.e. Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    Using that acrostic, RELATE, we deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.

    R.E.L.A.T.E.[1] Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationship #1 Col. 3:12-15[2] 1-30-05 Intro On your table this morning is an outline of our message entitled simply, RELATE. Using that acrostic we are going to deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

    RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Enemy

    Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 37,691 views

    Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

     Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ