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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Soil Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025
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     | 705 views

    This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

    The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 604 views

    Spiritual dryness can be prevented by staying close to God, immersing in the Word, maintaining a strong prayer life, serving in the Kingdom, and resisting spiritual attacks.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-2 Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Irreverence In Worship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
     | 5,126 views

    Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

    IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 26, 2010
     | 5,027 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 2:1-5

    Text: 1 Cor 2:1-5, Title: Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/25/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The modern university education teaching/respect model, “The power that is in the Gospel does not lie in the eloquence of the preacher, otherwise men would be the converters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Aug 11, 2022
     | 3,366 views

    These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a fallen world.

    Last Sunday I began a series of sermons on qualities or characteristics found in the christian life which identify you as a Christian. These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count Yourselves Dead To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    A strategy for spiritual victory is given that focuses on appropriating Christ’s power in your life.

    Do you have a strategy for your struggle against sin? There are FOUR Key Verbs in Romans 6:11-13 that describe for us the manner in which we are to overcome temptation. These four keys will unlock your potential to experience the victory Christ promised in overcoming sin. Paul introduces a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Builders In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 18, 2006
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     | 19,861 views

    We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

    (Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Boasts And Excuses Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

    BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuing Godly Living Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 15, 2009
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     | 7,329 views

    Paul gives 4 characteristics of Godly living while reminding us of why we should pursue His guidelines and precepts.

    INTRODUCTION A. Our Journey of Life -An infant begins an exciting journey to experience Life –(sights, sounds, touch, even dependency on parents) - In growing, He works to excel in this new Journey - As he grows into maturity & others notice - Responsibilities and Opportunities … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Leaps And Bounds In Your Walk With God.

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
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    Spiritual Growth

    Growing Leaps and Bounds in Your Walk With God. Dr. Michael Pope HEB 12:1-2 Theme: Maturity and Spiritual Growth: A young man used to dive for exotic fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humbly Before God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 856 views

    This sermon explores humility, honor, and heeding God's call, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty for clarity and peace in life.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the presence of our Lord. It's always a joy to see your faces, both familiar and new, gathered here in fellowship, eager to seek and understand the word of God. It's an honor to be here with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the divine ...read more

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    Come Thirsty People

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,037 views

    This is a desperate call from a loving Father to come to him. There is a deep love in that call to get right with him and find him while he is still near.

    We do not have the time to go through all the verses this morning but please join me as we look at a couple of them. Vs.1 says: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” That is like a call from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
     | 149 views

    In God's Kingdom, our true identity and reason for rejoicing are found not in our financial status, which is temporary and fragile, but in our eternal position in Christ, which is permanent and secure.

    Introduction: The Status Game Our world is obsessed with a game, and it’s a game we are all forced to play from the moment we are old enough to understand it. It’s the status game. We measure ourselves and we measure each other constantly, don't we? We notice the car someone drives into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions For The Poor

    Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Dec 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,417 views

    Scriptures teaching one's responsibility to the poor.

    In recent decades, a number of benevolent organizations and non-religious efforts, have made extensive appeals for contributions from the public. Undoubtedly, we will see more presentations of this kind as world population increases and as the gap widens between rich and poor nations. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Godly Mother In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2003
    based on 747 ratings
     | 193,053 views

    Paul gave Titus some principles for older women to teach the younger women. These make great guidelines for young mothers today.

    How to be a Godly Mother in an Ungodly World Titus 2:3-5 Introduction: Today is the 88th Mother’s Day in America. We hear every day about wicked mothers who do evil things, but I believe most people have good mothers who do their best. No mother is perfect / motherhood is no easy job. Our culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ