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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    How Valuable Is Being Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 9, 2025
     | 150 views

    If church membership and belonging to the Kingdom of God is valuable then why is church membership declining

    How Valuable Is Being Part of the Church? Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:22 And He was passing through one city and village after another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being The Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021
     | 10,827 views

    Jesus calls each of us to make a difference where He has placed us. If we claim to know Jesus, we must live like we know Jesus.

    Being the light in a dark world 1 John 15-10 Prayer- If you would turn to 1 John Chapter One. Have you ever wondered if you have had or if you will make a difference in life? When I was a kid I thought of all the cool jobs I would like to do, Jobs where you save someone’s life, protecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,490 views

    In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

    Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cm3 - Warning Not To Tamper With The Book, And Closing Prayers Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2019
     | 3,701 views

    These are the last words of the New Testament—the apostle John did not know that he was closing the canon of Scripture. If he had known, he could not have closed it more appropriately.

    Tom Lowe 3/12/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.3: Warning Not to Tamper With the Book, and Closing Prayers (22:18-21) Scripture (Rev. 22:18-21; KJV) 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    What Should A Father Be?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 13, 2017
     | 5,418 views

    what should a father be

    As we celebrate Father's Day, what should a father be, (first, second, third), a father should be a: 1. Christian. What should a father be, a father should be a christian, he should be letting Jesus Christ be Lord in his heart, home and habits. How can we let Christ be Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Watson avatar

    Lets Stop Being Wordly

    Contributed by David Watson on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    This message was specific for our situation however you may find nuggets. It deals with worldliness, and young christians letting their eyes be drawn off Jesus.

    In love and mercy; Stop being worldly August 2nd 2009 rev. David R. Watson 1 Corinthians3:1-3 3:1 Brothers I could not address you as spiritual but wordly- mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk not solid food for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed you are still not ready. 3 You are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,769 views

    This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

    MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019
     | 3,154 views

    Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

    Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Too Close To Temptation, Too Far From Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    Sexual Temptation can lead us to places that cause many problems and stresses. How can we overcome the sexual temptations we face in society?

    Too close to temptation, too far from Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-11; 5:1-23 Intro Slide Good evening/morning We are finishing up a short series today called stressed out and stretched thin. The last couple of weeks we have talked about the stresses caused in our schedules and with our finances. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Authentic - Being The Real Deal! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    The importance of being real as means of creating ’value,’ and building credibility

    In his book, "Growing Deep in the Christian Life" Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who when into a fast food place and ordered a couple of chicken dinners. Somehow the person who waited on him grabbed the wrong bag for the order and when the guy got to his picnic and pulled out the dinners, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Be-Attitudes - Part Iv Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 17, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    Matthew 5:6(NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, they will be filled. What does it mean to "Hunger and Thirst?" Hunger and thirst really serve as the body’s notification system for critical systems. When we hunger or thirst, our body is letting us know of our critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Hebrew Word Study: Qûṣ Awaken, Waking Up To God's New Thing Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,971 views

    What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them?

    What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them? It’s scary right? As you realize you may be lost, you start to get a little bit nervous but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Being A Disciple, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2008
     | 3,343 views

    Series beginning on becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ

    Being a disciple, Part 1 Matthew 11:28-30; 1 John 1 - Wednesday night we discussed the calling of the original 12 disciples - We looked at the importance of going because you are called - We also discussed Jesus already providing the way, so we are to simply follow - Today begins a series on being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "be" Attitudes 08

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023
     | 838 views

    THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHAT A PEACEMAKER IS AND THE NEED TO BE PEACEMAKERS AND HOW THAT REFLECTS THE IMAGE OF GOD.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE BEATITUDES PART 8 MATTHEW 5:9 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. INTRODUCTION: OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND RIGHT NOW, THE BEATITUDES, WE COME TO THE PLACE WHERE JESUS SPEAKS OF THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST AS BEING PEACEMAKERS. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Being Righteous: With My Witness Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 5, 2007
     | 3,096 views

    Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance

    Romans 13:8-14 “Being Righteous: With My Witness” “Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.04.07 The preacher’s son was 5 years old and always quick to give an answer. He was in Sunday school one time and the teacher asked: is there anything God can’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ