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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Allowing God's Spirit To Lead You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 28, 2007
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     | 37,056 views

    As those who’ve been declared righteous we have a duty, we can delight, and we can be assured of our destiny.

    Allowing God’s Spirit to Lead You Romans 8:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/07 www.pontiacbible.org Just as Paul and Grace Becker have been led to a different ministry in Mexico, so too, the Holy Spirit leads His people today in ways that will bring Christ glory and expand the Father’s kingdom. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift Up The Standard

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 27, 2010
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    It is our duty to lift up the standard of holiness for the glory of God. Some of us are flying this flag half-mast and need to display it properlly.

    (How) are you flying the flag? flag = banner, standard, ensign Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. -one purpose of the flag is to displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And asMoses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Go A-Fishing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013
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    In the ordinary course of duty we may not always see great success, but when we let the Lord join the party then the extraordinary occurs.

    I GO A-FISHING. John 21:1-19. The miraculous draught of fishes which took place on the shores of Galilee after Jesus' resurrection was not the first instance of its kind. It had occurred similarly at the beginning of His ministry, when He first used Simon Peter's boat as a pulpit. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission: Our Divine Mandate Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
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    The Great Commission is not just a task; it's a sacred duty, a privilege, and a calling that each of us, as followers of Christ, is entrusted with.

    The Great Commission: Our Divine Mandate Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Matthew 28:18-20, where our Lord Jesus Christ left us with a divine mandate known as the Great Commission. This commission is not just a task; it's a sacred duty, a privilege, and a calling that each ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing A Christlike Character

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    The ultimate goal of every believer is not merely to attend church or perform religious duties, but to become more like Jesus in character, conduct, and lifestyle.

    DEVELOPING A CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-15 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:29, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:5 INTRODUCTION: The ultimate goal of every believer is not merely to attend church or perform religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thorns And Roses And Eternal Happiness

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2024
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    Whenever we realize that all is not roses, that thorns come along with every life, we have to deal with our duty toward God.

    Friday of the Fourteenth Sunday in course 2024 At some point in every person’s life, there comes a realization that all is not well with that life. It may have to do with a really terrible family argument or tragedy. Sometimes it waits around until sexual awakening, and the confusing feelings that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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    What Has Happened To The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon encourages self-examination, fulfilling our spiritual duties, and combating spiritual forgetfulness through the study of Revelation 3:14-18.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you once again as we open God's Word together. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Revelation, a book that often feels like a mystery to many of us. It's filled with images and symbols that can seem strange and even daunting. But let's not ...read more

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    A Welcome Reward Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 787 views

    This sermon emphasizes the Christian duty to welcome others, accept God's offer of eternal salvation, and respect all individuals as God's valued creations.

    Good morning, church family! I'm so excited to be with you today as we dive into the Word of God together. Today's message is all about the power of welcoming others, the invitation to eternal salvation, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and value. As the beloved Christian ...read more

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    Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

    Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

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    "Love Thy Brethren"

    Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    As a Christian, we have a duty to love our Lord and love each other, for the Word of God says there are no other commandments greater than these.

    Romans 12:9-21 OPENING: In a sense, Paul is telling us how to act or behave towards others, on God’s behalf. This is how the Lord wants us to behave while in waiting for His Second Coming. The Main point to get across here is Love. To love one another. These different things Paul mentions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

    MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deadwood

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    What have you substituted in your life in exchange for God’s power? Is it rituals? Family activities, Spiritual mountaintop memories? Church duties?

    I visited one of our members in the nursing home. He told me that he didn’t have long to live because of his diagnosis of cancer. So I inquired of his wisdom so I could perhaps glean some jewels of knowledge to help me along my life journey. One question that I asked him, was “What one thing would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unusaual Places That God Can Take You Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
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     | 3,544 views

    Life can take you to different places and there is a divine hand behind it and our duty is to find that purpose and see the fulfillment of His will in our life

    Unusual places where God can take you. 1 1 Samuel 17:17,18 (AMP) 17 And Jesse said to David his son, Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves and carry them quickly to your brothers at the camp. 18 Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
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    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army