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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith, To Pray

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2022
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    John talks about having confidence in faith so that we pray.

    10.16.22 1 John 5:13–15 13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence that we have before him: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave Weidlich avatar

    A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

    Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    "You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

    "You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Must I Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
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    To believe on the Lord Jesus Christ is more than just giving mental assent that He is the Son of God. Millions do that and aren’t saved.

    WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? WHAT DID GOD DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION? THE PLAN OF SALVATION A long time ago, a Roman Jailer asked of the Apostle Paul the most important question that could ever be asked, "What must I do to be saved?" Paul’s answer was immediate, to the point, clear, and concise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Must I Not Do To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 20, 2011
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    Too many people try to add to God's simple plan of salvation. Paul said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."

    What Must I Not Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:25-34 In this chapter of Acts, we see the Apostle Paul, the great evangelist, and Silas, his co-labourer, preaching and teaching in Philippi. Paul was preaching in the streets and the bible says, a “certain damsel possessed with a spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Mustard Seed; Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2019
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    Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 27th Sunday, Cycle C

    A businessman had to travel to a meeting and invited his wife to come with him. She was excited about the trip until she learned her husband was going to be flown to the meeting in a small plane. She said, “Honey, I’ve decided not to go … I am not going on a little-bitty plane.” Her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Ethics Must Be Integrated Into Economic Activity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009
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    Just as the action of Herod and of abortionists shows the divorce of economics and ethics, so we must reintegrate ethics into economic activity, if we are to reclaim society for Christ

    December 28, 2009 Feast of the Holy Innocents Caritas in Veritate The timeliness of the Pope’s encyclical, Charity in Truth, and its match to our Monday Scriptures is truly remarkable. Aristotle, himself an unbeliever, used mere reason to arrive at some remarkable truths. One of them is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Johnson avatar

    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002
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    If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

    Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey With Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2012
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    If we want to follow Christ, we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent.

    Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 2,611 views

    In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

    Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

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    The Witness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
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    Many are skeptical of the church and the Gospel. In times of difficulty, we must abide in the truth, rather than shying away from it. The faith we have in Christ will sustain us in times of need. We must be faithful to proclaim Jesus to others.

    The Witness of Christ 1 John 5: 6-12 As I read these verses I was reminded of the difficulties of that day. John lived during the early days of the church, while she was yet in her infancy. The Gospel was being shared and many were saved, but false doctrine and heresy abounded as well. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Genesis Chapter Thirty Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,352 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

    1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
     | 9,812 views

    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    Because Jesus fulfilled the commandments, we must put our faith in Him and follow His commands.

    Do you ever get distracted and end up not paying attention? I can’t imagine that ever happening during a sermon. A couple weeks ago I was in the drive-through at Taco Bell and placed my order. As I pulled up to the window, I handed the bubbly worker my debit card. With a smile, she rang me up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist