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  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    The Importance Of Being Holy

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    Being Holy - a sermon describing the attributes of holiness.

    The Importance of Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 August 13, 2006 AM I don’t know about each one of you, I can only speak for myself. It has become increasingly hard over time to live the life that God would have each one of us to in the world today. People are hard to deal with. The temptation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed to recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep..." pray has played an important role in our lives. If you’ve forgotten the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of praying, here are some helpful "Be-Attitudes" tha

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Essence Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
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    The essence of being a Christian is to walk as Jesus walked.

    THE ESSENCE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN I John 2:3-7 "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Happiness Of Being Peacemakers

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 4, 2010
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    It is the believer's responsibility to live at peace with others as far as is possible.

    The Importance of Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION Though America is a peace-loving nation, our nation and world have known little peace. The terrorist attack on New York and Washington, D. C. in September of 2001-and the long war on terror that resulted, is evidence of how quickly peace can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Being Patient

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    Patience is what brings out the best in us.

    The devil has a plan for your life: Doubt, To make you question God’s word and His goodness; Discouragement, To make you look at your problems rather than at God; Diversion, To make the wrong things seems attractive so that you will want them more than the right things; Defeat, To make you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being A Truthful Person Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,860 views

    The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.

    Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Security In Being Secure

    Contributed by David Powell on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,554 views

    Defends Security of the Believer

    Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 by Pastor David Powell (May 1995) Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we’ll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compliment Of Being Real Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,986 views

    Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael

    The Compliment of being Real - John 1:43-51 Intro. We all like compliments. We want to be accepted. All enjoy someone saying good things about them. But how much more important could it be than for the compliment to ring from the God of all the ages! Matthew 25:21 21 His lord said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Godly Father

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    Father’s Day sermon of 2006 - focusing on being a Godly father

    Being a Godly Father Ephesians 6:4 Father’s Day 2006 What is a Godly Father? A Godly Father is one who puts his total trust and faith in Almighty God to be the leader of His household. 1. To be the husband to his wife that God requires. 2. To be the father who leads and guides his children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Only through faith can a believer maintain growth Spiritually. A verse upon verse study on the book of Romans.

    Being Justified by Faith Text: Romans 4: 1-12 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Busy For The Lord

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
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    Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

    Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 1,034 views

    Being the light means reflecting Christ wherever we are—our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in the church.

    BEING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Jesus declared that His followers are the light of the world. This identity is not just a symbolic title ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Good Citizens Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 5, 2010
     | 7,521 views

    As Christians we have a responsibility in the plitical arena - but just what is it?

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Being Good Citizens” Prov. 29:2; Mt. 22:15-21 I am so ready for the elections to be over. I’m tired of all the political mud-throwing, fact-checking, partial truth, bold promise ads. It reminds me of the story of a 4 year old who tugged on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Involved With The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    How and when do we get involved in the affairs of the world?

    As I was preparing this message, I checked the Internet for World News and the top headlines were: US in financial crisis! Pakistani troops kill militants Jobless claims pushed to 7-year high Former Trade unionist elected as South African President Governor Palin once blessed to be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible