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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    I Need More Love! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

    Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Get Up!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020
     | 10,043 views

    Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

    Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Charging God Foolishly

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,901 views

    In the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have the power to choose our response. When we choose Faith Over Fear - Wisdom Over Worry - And Prayer Over Panic -- we can experience the “PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING” that we read about in PHILIPPIANS 4:7.

    TITLE: CHARGING GOD FOOLISHLY SCRIPTURE: JOB 1:21-22 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced the Coronavirus or what we now refer to as COVID-19 a Pandemic. Two days later, on March 13, 2020, the United States through the White House announced the coronavirus pandemic to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

    Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is The Lord Delayed In His Coming?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018
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    There is a wrong way and a right way to look at the Lord’s apparent delay in coming again.

    Introduction Peter most likely wrote this, his second letter (2 Pet. 3:1 ) to the churches of Asia Minor (1 Pet. 1:1 ), from a Roman jail a short time before his martyrdom (some time during the period AD 64-67). If 1 Peter has as its main focus a defense against threats from outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Drink Up!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 12, 2018
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    Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers.

    DRINK UP! INTRODUCTION: Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers. 1) Living water. In John 4 we read about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. Jesus and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

    2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Idols That Make Us Idle. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 22, 2015
     | 6,671 views

    A sermon that explores three things that make idolatry unacceptable to the believer!

    The idols that make us idle. Today many Christians are idle - not doing much. The reason that they have subconsciously been overtaken by the idols in their lives. Let’s look at the second commandment together: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Comparison

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

    No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

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    Personal Instructions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,604 views

    1 Timothy 6:17-21 shows us two areas that require attention.

    Scripture In the final chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul issued four charges to Timothy: first, about the false teachers (6:3-10), second, to Christian leaders (6:11-16), third, to rich Christians (6:17-19), and finally, to Timothy himself (6:20-21). Today I want to conclude our study ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run To Win

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025
     | 650 views

    We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

    Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Love Of God's Discipline

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,232 views

    In the following sermon we are going to review Hebrews 12:4-11 to find the motive and intended blessings of the Lord’s discipline!

    The Love of God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How does one throw off everything that hinders our walk with God and “run the race, fight the good fight, and finish well” in the face of the debilitating anguish of hardships? Day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confessions Of An Old Man

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    David gives a late life confession of sin and faith.

    March 14, 2004 Psalm 38 1 A psalm of David. A petition. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,208 views

    This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

    Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed