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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Reflections Of The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
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     | 3,137 views

    God’s plan for us is that we should be, “. . . transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

    John 10:1-10; 14:20; 4:14; 6:50,51 Matt. 6:19-21 Eph. 2:5,6 Rom. 8:29 1 Jn. 3:8 1 Pet. 5:8 A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007
     | 3,883 views

    This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

    So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Study Of Hebrews 6

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    Let us study Hebrews 6, what was Paul saying? What was Paul not saying? If a man falls he can be restored!

    HEBREWS 6 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Will someone answer this question? I don’t quit understand Heb. 6: 4-6. I have read it in several versions, the message may seem a little clearer to me, but I think I am still unsure, because if we messed up we can still get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006
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     | 7,290 views

    Introduction to sermon series on James.

    Introduction: A. Perhaps with the exception of Proverbs, there is no more practical book in all the Bible than the letter of James. 1. As a tribute to the inspiration of God, it remains as practical for the 21st century as it was for the first century when it was written. 2. Do people still have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Deliverance From The Rod Of The Wicked

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 41 ratings
     | 89,229 views

    “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upo

    Our message this week is entitled, “Deliverance from the rod of the wicked.” Psalm 125: 1-3 says, “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Solus Christus | Christ Alone

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017
     | 8,079 views

    For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

    We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
     | 4,659 views

    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Dynamics Of God’s Good News

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 6,776 views

    Today we want to look at what made Paul and his team successful as they traveled around sharing the good news about Jesus. Several dynamics emerge from these verses in 1 Thess. 2 that will help us become more effective in sharing God’s grace with others.

    Dynamics of God’s Good News 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Intro: Have you ever felt like a failure in something you were trying to accomplish or be successful at? Sometimes we feel discouraged in our life roles (as a student, as an athlete, as a friend, as a parent, as a husband or wife, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Self Help Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 6,289 views

    The journey of faith is a call to change your habits to those of God.The reality is that people need help in living a healthy and Godly manner. One answer has been the self help books which can be found in their own section at any bookstor

    Self Help Ephesians 4:22-24 Have you ever had difficulty trying to change a habit? Human beings are creatures of habit. The 19th century psychologist William James observed, "All our life ... is but a mass of habits." We develop habits and tend to continue acting as we have acted in the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Place For Tired People Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 4, 2015
     | 7,058 views

    Revival, Refreshing, Hope

    THE WELL – A Place for Tired People John 4:6-8 February 6, 2022 Introduction: Last week we discovered that the well is a place for divine appointments...a place where our lives intersect with Jesus, but the well can also be a place where our lives intersect with others...providentially. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Judge People? No! Love People And God!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 15, 2015
     | 3,168 views

    "Love" has degenerated in our society. Only God's love can fill the emptiness. Satan hates love and has always tried to destroy it.

    Judge People? No! Love People and God! by Kelly Durant 2-15-15 Matt. 22:35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Faithful In The Least

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 9,376 views

    To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in much? Yes, I'm faithful in the least because I'm a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling. IV. TEXT: Luke 16:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Road To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 23, 2016
     | 6,746 views

    Matthew records the events leading up to the crucifixion. Jesus prophecy, and the actions of the religious elite.

    I. Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible’” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. Lets begin by turning to Matthew 26:1 - 5 Matthew 26:1-5 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    An Awakening

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 37,543 views

    The great need of the hour is for there to be an awakening to revival and spiritual desire.

    AN AWAKENING TEXT: Romans 13:11-12 Romans 13:11-12 KJV And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. [12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal