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  • John Johnson avatar

    Total Committment

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 50,243 views

    God is calling us to be totally committed

    Romans 12:1-2 Once you and I hear the call and accept him as our own personal savior we must constantly press toward the mark. Paul said in Phil 3rd chapter. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” We all should be pressing toward the Mark, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Launching Into The Deep

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
     | 192 views

    Christ calls weary believers to leave safe shallows behind and trust Him anew, discovering growth, purpose, and fruitfulness through obedient faith.

    My message this morning comes from the Scripture that was just read — Luke 5. It’s a familiar passage. Most of us have heard it many times. We know how the story goes. Fishermen become fishers of men. Nets that were empty suddenly overflow. Ordinary work becomes holy calling. But familiarity can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 6 - Stay Alive And Alert Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2025
     | 299 views

    In Colossians 2:4-15, Paul begins to address the reason for Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul warns them about the danger that the false teachers pose and gives them instructions about how to fortify themselves and protect their spiritual life.

    Introduction: A. One of the scariest things about young children is the fact that they are naïve and uninhibited. 1. These pictures I am showing on the screen make every parent gasp because of the danger. B. I am going to date myself with this illustration: How many of you remember the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Debtor To Grace Alone Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 79 views

    A Debtor to Grace Alone

    Acts 21 v 15 - 26 A Debtor to Grace Alone The Church - Her Position - 15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. Her Provision - The Gift - 16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, The Grace - and brought with them one Mnason ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Wading Into The Unknown

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    This is a challenge for the church to move by faith into new territory for God, with God’s help.

    Friends. Are you Ready? Are you ready to go somewhere you’ve never been before? Friends, Church, I’m asking you a serious question this Sunday morning? Were going on a trip, and were going to places that we’ve never been before, isn’t that exciting, don’t you like adventure? This journey is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What's Your Gift? (Part One)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 18,122 views

    God has given each believer spiritual gifts. What should we do in response to His gifts?

    June 9, 2002 In the 60’s, the Age of Aquarius, an age of so-called enlightenment, harmony and understanding, people often asked the question, What’s your sign? That referred to the twelve houses of the Zodiac. The question was often an attempt to find out what you were like – your personality ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Johnson avatar

    Living The Abundant Life

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 220 ratings
     | 73,115 views

    Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.

    John 10:10 Many times the Lord Jesus used the expression "I am," which is one of the titles of deity. The word am is the present singular of be. It means something that is happening at this present moment. Jesus is saying here, "I am,". Not will be, not maybe, not might be, but I am. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To School

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 96,270 views

    Practicial advise for youth going back to school.

    INTRO.- Children are wonderful. How dull life would be without them! And remember we were once children too! ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Avoiding The Millstone Necklace

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,642 views

    Jesus talked about bad and good offenses to submerge His disciples into "kingdom thinking".

    Introduction: Ill. Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 449 views

    The Holy Spirit is our daily Companion on the journey of faith. He is gentle, loving, and deeply committed to our growth. But He can be grieved when we walk in the flesh, speak carelessly, or persist in sin.

    DON’T GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26, Acts 5:3–5, Galatians 5:16–25 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not just a power or a force; He is a divine Person — the third Person of the Trinity. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    Good sermon to follow up to Easter, or another big evangelism day, launching an emphasis on spiritual growth, fellowship and discipleship. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 "And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the path; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Peril Of Not Progressing Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    But if we don’t grow spiritually as we should, so what? Is spiritual growth really that essential? Is there a “danger” involved in not progressing spiritually?

    The Peril of Not ProgressingHebrews 6:1-8Intro The normal Christian life is to be one of spiritual growth and progression.  Starting as babes in Christ, we feed on the milk of the word.  As our spiritual senses are exercised to discern good and evil, we are then able to progress to solid food.  In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    God's Part/My Part In Changing Me Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,434 views

    Part 6 of 6 in the series Faith Basics. In this message, orginally written by Rick Warren, Dave looks at how spirtual growth happens.

    God’s Part/My Part In Changing Me Faith Basics, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 7, 2007 Philippians 2:12-13 What would you like to change in your life? As I was growing up, I heard people say, "Jesus changed my life." How does Jesus change your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Today we look at keeping peace with others by not being a stumbling block and the way we do that is to work on our mature growth in Christ

    11-20-2011 Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson) We may need to put on our steel toe shoes again this morning...this is another lesson on " Let us not" ....in the past few weeks lessons..we have looked at.....let us not disrespect others.....let us not disrespect our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist