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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Character Traits Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 7,882 views

    The church is under intense scrutiny in our modern culture. Many believe it is filled with hypocrites. As part of the body of Christ, we have an obligation to bear fruit consistent with our calling, while being an effective witness among the world.

    Character Traits of the Believer 1 John 2: 7-11 Luke 6:43-45 – For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [44] For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    The knowledge of who God is should be reflected in the way we live.

    INTRODUCTION: I heard a story about two men who were asked to read Psalm 23. The first one, who was an orator, stood in front and started reading. He read with so much voice technicalities. As if you are listening to a drama on the radio. He knew when to pause, when to read faster, when to soften ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Am I Becoming? Theissue Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 11, 2016
     | 3,630 views

    Gentleness is a trait that we need to display to everyone. We need the help of God's Holy Spirit to be able to do so!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past few weeks we have been examining some of the characteristics that should be growing in the life of one who is being transformed into the image of Jesus. • One thing that should be obvious as we have been examining the assorted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    68. An Appeal To The New Nature Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,724 views

    Believers are being transformed so we no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who died and rose for us.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 68 - AN APPEAL TO THE NEW NATURE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Can Reeds Thrive Without Water?

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,417 views

    As we move close to the beginning of a new year, let’s study our plans, our goals, our worldview to make sure they are not reeds. Let’s consider our own lives and make sure that we ourselves are not merely reeds!

    CAN REEDS THRIVE WITHOUT WATER? Job 8:11-19 INTRODUCTION ‘A man stopped to chat with a farmer who was erecting a new building. He asked, "What are you putting up?" The farmer replied, "Well, if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed."’ That farmer had put some thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In Me

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2003
    based on 201 ratings
     | 27,838 views

    Abiding in Christ is the key for the three relationships in Jn 15: RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) RELATIONSHIP to other believers Jn 15: 12-18 & RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27)

    Relationships Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Maddy and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host

    Contributed by Donnie Burke on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    This sermon is to check our Christmas spirit against the spirit of the angelic host as they introduced God Almighty to the world!

    Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host Luke 2:8-20 (key – 14) The angels of heaven gave us the first taste of what the Christmas season should be like. What a sight, what sound, what a celebration! I am tremendously jealous of these shepherds, especially being a musician. I don’t know if they sang or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oddfellows Service

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,531 views

    Christianity isn’t about DUTY it is all about RELATIONSHIP

    Twyford 03-05-09 Relationships Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Maddy and I moved to Frisby from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Possessed And Growing Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,375 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Possessed and Growing Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 10 100409 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson concludes a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a promise is a legally binding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Having An Affair With Jesus!

    Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 views

    How to have an affair of the heart with Jesus

    You say you Love Jesus, but are you having an affair with him? Is the love you have for Jesus one of reverence or do you know him so personally that you can say that you are having an affair with him? Chances are if you are at least 20 years old you have experienced an AFFIAR OF THE HEART. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Said: I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,173 views

    What does abiding in Christ, who is the true vine mean for me today - mission?

    Sermon Story: When Maddy and I lived in Switzerland we had a couple of vines in the back garden. To be honest, the first year we were there - they looked pretty awful and so Maddy asked her father - as he had been a farmer - to come round and trim them to see if we could get any fruit. I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kent Wise avatar

    The Beattitudes

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    Life Context Response

    The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    God's Children (2) Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Lesson 6 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Children of God (2) I. Introduction A. Chosen not Had 1. Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. a) “You don’t have real parents,” one boy stated. b) Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” c) The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents had you, but mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 62,592 views

    Sermon 1 of 4 in series called Building Relationships

    Building Relationships – Series Sermon 1 – Our Relationship with God – Displayed in our reactions to man 1 John 1:5-10 Each and every day of our lives, we have relationships with others that have been formed through the years. Some relationships are positive in nature, others are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    Salvation is much more than a one time experience, but a daily process of abiding in Christ.

    Series: Demands of Christ ABIDE IN ME John 15:1-11 One of the greatest misconceptions about the doctrine of salvation is that it is a one time event rather than a process. The apostle Paul speaks of salvation in past, present and the future. Past: Justification/Conversion: New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational