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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Kindness Or Being A Kinder And Gentler Christian

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
     | 2,922 views

    Being Kind is needed today

    Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness or being a Kinder and Gentler Christian Col. 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves; you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. As a child of God this verse says one must clothe yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Importance Of Corporate Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,300 views

    It is vital that we do all we can to impress upon our children the importance of corporate worship

    Introduction: I want to give you a formula for success today that will encourage you and keep you in trying times. God + me = success When we read our text…. 28 “Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When We're Embarrassed Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    A look at Peter denying three times and at five examples of times when we are embarrassed of Jesus.

    EVERYONE LOVES JESUS IN CHURCH: Whether I’m embarrassed of Jesus often changes with a spike in the cost. - Mark 14: 27-31, 50, 67-68. - It’s easy to love Jesus when there’s no cost involved. It’s easy to love Him when there’s no pressure. - As the costs increase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Pitiful Fool"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,680 views

    argument for Creationism

    “The Pitiful Fool” September 1, 2013 Psalm 19:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Abraham: "I'm Too Old" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    God Keeps His Promise, Faith, Obedience

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Abraham: “I’m Too Old” Genesis 21:1-7 (p. 13) August 6, 2017 Introduction: Friends are always so loving and helpful, aren’t they? LOL. After I had my heart attack a few weeks ago one of my best friends sent me this email that said, “You Know You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 2,936 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    July 18, 2020 Our scripture for the next 9 sermons begins and concludes with this statement, “You will RECOGNIZE them by their fruits.” Context Jesus was wrapping up the Sermon on the Mount. He had just told the crowd to beware of false prophets who walk around in sheep’s clothing, but are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022
     | 2,523 views

    How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

    Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Love That Costs Everything Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 254 views

    Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most?

    Title: The Love That Costs Everything Intro: Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Reflection Dear Friends, You know, some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother sitting in her worn leather chair, that old family Bible spread across her lap like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What God Wants To Do With A Broken Man Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,013 views

    The third message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is on Peter.

    What God can do with a Broken Man? To become truly a man of God you have to reach a breaking point and then choose to be broken. Some men choose to harden. Men like the Pharoah of Egypt who would not let Moses lead the people to the promised land. Men like Judas Iscariot who betrayed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    Easter morning injects a rock-solid conviction that our sins are forgiven.

    Some call it coffin commercialism. Those who want to make a final statement about their life can now choose customized, personalized, caskets to tell their story. Business is thriving at the Whitelight Casket Company of Dallas, which has introduced the “art casket” for those who wouldn’t be caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Outside The Gate

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    How does the Lord give to us His righteousness? Sanctification. Sanctification is given to us by what Jesus Christ has accomplished, Himself.

    OUTSIDE THE GATE “And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.” —Hebrews 13:12. We live in a day, and in a world that is pulling us all in many directions. We know that with our busy schedules we have to stay on track with what we are doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Don't Say?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    God has given us a choice to follow him or not.

    Which Bible story do you wish you could have been recorded on tape as it actually happened? Would it be the creation story? Would it be Jonah and the whale? Or what about the crucifixion and/or resurrection of Christ? Unfortunately we do not have video records of Bible events and may be for good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Until That First Raindrop Fell

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    Comparison of two boats in history that each carried their passengers to death or unto life

    "Until that first raindrop fell" 2 Peter 2:4-5 This evening I want to talk with you about two boats in history and two men who were each on one of those prospective boats. One of these men is as well known to you as Moses, Peter, John or Paul but the other has gone unheralded in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational