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  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    Who Do You Love Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2016
     | 5,052 views

    How are we as Christians to view money. What do we love more, God or money. Jesus has some direction about where our treasures should be.

    Who Do You Love Matthew 6:19-24 We have been walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount together over the past several weeks. We took a break for Palm Sunday and Easter. We last talked about prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. I want to say a quick word about fasting before we get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right God, Wrong Place Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 26 ratings
     | 30,456 views

    For years I thought the only reason the Wisemen came to Jerusalem was to get directions. But I was wrong. What other possible reason could the Wisemen have had for going there?

    My home church met in a huge building. The main sanctuary had four sections of pews that ran back 12 rows or so and the back section had another 2 sets of pews. Then there were two balconies that ran along the sides of the main area. They said they could seat over 600 people in that building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boomers-Well And Truly Hoodwinked Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2011
     | 3,751 views

    Jesus came to take away sin; the sin of the United States is a sin against life. Only prayer, fasting and clear, urgent action can move us in the right direction.

    Baptism of the Lord Jesus January 9, 2010 Today’s Gospel relates one of the big questions of the early Church. All four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles relate at least once the story of the baptism of Jesus by John. John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Those who came to John were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 11,148 views

    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
     | 11,797 views

    From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

    Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It Doesn't Matter: Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019
     | 7,365 views

    This sermon should help people realize that their Pedigree and financial statement are not enough to give them salvation. It helps point them in the direction of Christ and a relationship with Him for true eternal salvation

    In our world today who you are means something, you hear it a lot from folks who think their family name and genealogy should mean something to someone. I think the phrase “Do you know who I am” comes out most often when those who think more of themselves than they should are struggling at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018
     | 11,831 views

    Have you been caught in the middle,feeling like no matter which direction you go, it will not be a good one? This is how the Israelites felt and that is the place that God want to meet us.

    Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a mess they will have a hard time getting out of. We have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brandon Max avatar

    Baptism With The Right Practice Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 9, 2023
     | 1,758 views

    In order for Baptism to be Scriptural - it must follow the "Right Practice". This practice is outlined to us through the Word of God and is openly demonstrated through the direct example of Jesus Christ.

    38) BAPTISM WITH THE RIGHT PRACTICE TEXT: Ephesians 4:5 BRIEF RECAP Ephesians 4:5 clearly states there is only: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Now if there is so only One Baptism in the Bible, Then it has to be the Right kind of Baptism for us to follow. So far in this study we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We To Teach Our Children To Obey God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 27, 2023
     | 688 views

    To enable every age to learn how to obey God and to set their expectations in him, God directed that his laws and acts be instructed to children and that they ought to be passed from age to age.

    Monotheism is the faith in only one God. It was an unmistakable component of the Hebrew religion. Numerous old religions trusted in a large number of divine beings. However, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the God of the entire earth, the only genuine God. This was a significant knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 31, 2022
     | 1,612 views

    I can’t help but think it was Mother Teresa’s having to suffer the loss of her father, who was murdered when she was a child, that directed her to a life of mercy.

    Jesus is asked 183 questions of which he only answers 3. The expert asked a question wanting to test Jesus and he got an answer. But in the story about the Good Samaritan, Jesus is testing him—and us. The man beaten and robbed was going from Jerusalem to Jericho. So were the priest and Levite, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Renew Nehemiah Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021
     | 3,757 views

    The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, reform and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

    Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Who's Shaping You? Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,732 views

    Like guardrails on the highway, God’s wisdom gives us guidance on how our desire for intimacy can be channeled in an appropriate direction, without bringing harm to us or others.

    Who's Shaping You? Prov. chapter 5: 1-23 Prov. 6:20-35 In our study of the Book of Proverbs we find that the promise of success for the righteous and destruction for the wicked need to read as general principles that are usually—but not always—fulfilled on this side of glory . ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 750 views

    Living a Spirit-filled life means allowing the Holy Spirit to fully control, direct, and empower every aspect of our lives. This is not a one-time event but a continuous, daily experience.

    Title: THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” Supporting Texts: John 14:26 Romans 8:14 Galatians 5:16 Acts 1:8 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Living a Spirit-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Made The Difference

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,464 views

    The Cross of Jesus made a difference for BARABBAS, for THE DYING THIEF, and for the CENTURION. It changed their lives, their direction, and gave them a vision of eternity. Has the Cross of Jesus made a change in your life?

    THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMING UP SHORT 1. A man retired from British royal service. Three years later he was invited back to a party. He saw a woman across the hall that he recognized. 2. Suddenly her eyes fell on him, she smiled and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 336 views

    Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

    THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God