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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Love Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 819 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
     | 399 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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    Reaching The Zenith Of Visionary View Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,077 views

    Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the zenith of our visionary view, unlocking the depths of God's promises and the transformative power of His Spirit.

    Reaching the Zenith of Visionary View Introduction: We have reached the culmination of our Visionary View series. Our hearts have journeyed through prophetic promises, witnessed the humble incarnation, and marvelled at the heavenly announcement. Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost Coin

    Contributed by Joshua Antonio Xavier on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    Campus Bible Talk

    What are some of the things that you hold very Precious to you? Have you Lost any of it? I remember how I felt when I had lost my Wallet, while driving my bike, I searched up and down the lane for more than an hour, even though I knew I had lost it for sure. What are some of the things we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Of Examples

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    You certainly don’t have to look very far to find plenty of bad examples, but the child of God is exhorted to follow after the Best Example.

    THE BEST OF EXAMPLES I Pet.2:21 INTRO. There are 7 instances in the New Testament of specific examples being left by some for the benefit of others. 1. Sodom and Gomorrah - examples of what will happen to those that live ungodly. [2Pet. 2:6, Jude 7] 2. Children of Israel in the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,441 views

    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Failed Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    When it comes to fatherhood, bad examples from Scripture can be good examples, once you know what a failed father has done wrong. Eli was a bad example. But what did he do wrong, and what can we learn from him so we can build better fathers?

    Someone once said that everyone is an example to others - some are GOOD examples, and some are BAD. And, believe it or not, bad examples can be good examples for us. For example, Eli was a “GOOD EXAMPLE” of a bad example of how to be a father. But before we get to Eli’s story (and what we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stubbornness Is As Iniquity And Idolatry

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
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     | 13,917 views

    While no serious Christian would overtly condone idolatry, we do something just as bad by allowing stubbornness to rule our hearts or the hearts of others.

    Intro: Would you condone idolatry? Have you ever known anyone to casually admit to idolatry? What if you were talking to a friend who is a Christian one day about character flaws and he said something like, “Well, I know I’ve got a problem with idolatry” or “I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission Defined: S-P-U-D

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on May 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    Mission sermon using a potato as mission emphasis. Hand out potato, or stack altar witht hem in a call to action for missions.

    APRIL 24 MISSION DEFINED-- S.P.U.D. Matthew 25:31-40 How many of you remember playing with Mr. Potato Head? My brother and I had one on the farm. We nicknamed him SPUD. Spud was a real friend to us: We could make him into whatever face we wanted. We could make SPUD smile. We could make SPUD ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Taking A Risk

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,164 views

    getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

    Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (8 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,346 views

    Today we want to take the seventh test that John gave us to see if we really know the Lord.

    So far we have taken: 1. THE ATTITUDE TEST 2. THE ACTION TEXT 3. THE AFFECTION TEST 4. THE ACTUALITY TEST 5. THE ADULTERY TEST 6. THE ANTICHRIST TEST So many folks may say they KNOW THE LORD, but, if they can not pass the tests John gives, they do not really know the Lord. The Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    The People Who Made Christmas

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

    1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

    B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Dispelling The Myth About Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    This sermon deals with the myth that love is a feeling, and defines true Biblical love as an action towards another, despite our feelings.

    I already the title of this sermon in place when I came across, the "10 Myths about love" by Dr. Phil McGraw, found in his book "Relationship Rescue" (1). You know Dr. Phil from his appearances on Oprah and now his own show Dr. Phil. So I want to begin with a quick run down of his 10 myths about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    Christians are responsible for developing God’s reputation in the world. The failure to do this well always leads to action from God.

    Holiness and the Name of God Text: Ezekiel 36:16-27 Introduction: Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Now of course what’s being talked about here is not really a quality name, although if you’re thinking about one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible