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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    A Heart Of Humility: Putting Others First Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2024
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     | 1,607 views

    Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks directly to our hearts and minds about living as followers of Christ in a way that reflects His love and humility.

    A Heart of Humility: Putting Others First Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT): “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Introduction: The Call to Humility Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He's Coming

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    Applying God’s example of ’getting Lot out of Sodom and Gommorah’ to our lives today.

    I. Introduction God is waiting for you!! For those that are not Christians, His outstretched hand of salvation has been extended for some time. And, it will continue to be extended until you either accept Him or reject Him, or, Jesus returns. For those that are Christians, His outstretched hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Thousand Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008
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    God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001
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    Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

    The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,324 views

    If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

    King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Do What They Did Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    This passage gives us 3 good examples to follow, we just have to follow them

    Acts 9:32-42 Do What They Did Introduction A. If you have ever seen my son smile, you know that his smile is by far the cutest thing you have ever seen B. There is nothing that will make a bad day much better, then to see Isaiah smile C. I was watching him smile once, and I noticed something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Vision And The Gift Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
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     | 3,426 views

    David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

    Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Evangelism 3

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 16, 2013
     | 4,509 views

    What must we be prepared for when we share the Gospel of Christ? What examples do we have to look at in the Bible? How should these examples prepare us for whatever may come our way when we share Christ?

    Today as we talk about evangelism I want to read the entire chapter of Daniel 5 from the NLT. Daniel Chapter 5 1 Many years later King Belshazzar gave a great feast for 1,000 of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking the wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Wants Your Mantle?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2020
     | 7,586 views

    You may want someone else's mantle, but who wants yours?

    2 Kings 2:9  And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.  2 Kings 2:13  He took up also the mantle of Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Story Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 10, 2026
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    The wise men are a great example to us today, to be SEEKERS, WORSHIPPERS and, when necessary, REBELS.

    PART 1: INTRODUCTION People have been intrigued by the story of the wise men who visited the infant Jesus from the earliest days of the church. Long ago, people carefully kept the bones of the wise men. They’re now in a huge, gilded shrine in Cologne Cathedral. Some of the greatest painters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day: Fathers After God’s Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 371 views

    Fatherhood is one of the most significant roles given by God to humanity. It is more than a biological title; it is a divine calling with responsibility, influence, and eternal impact.

    FATHER'S DAY: FATHERS AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 103:13, Malachi 4:6, Luke 15:20-24 INTRODUCTION: Fatherhood is one of the most significant roles given by God to humanity. It is more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    A Lesson For Christians From The Life Of An Alcoholic

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2008
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    What it means to go from being controlled by a substance such as alcohol, to being that controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    A Lesson for Christians from the Life of an Alcoholic Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21 STORY Mel Trotter was an alcoholic. Again and again he promised his wife that he would give up drink for good. Once, he managed to stay dry for eleven and a half weeks. At the end, thirst overcame him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Horne avatar

    Dwelling In Christ

    Contributed by Chris Horne on May 26, 2008
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     | 6,325 views

    Being in Christ is more than being saved. It is consistanly walking, living and dwelling in the light of Christ.

    I want to talk about what it is to be "In Christ" tonight... What does the Bible means when they use the term “In Christ”? The Bible uses this term over 50 times in the New Testament. And if you actually study the phrase out you will find that “In Christ” is an actual place. The Bible talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Christ To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

    The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resist And Stand Firm

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
     | 3,727 views

    Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

    RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist