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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Living A Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016
     | 15,281 views

    Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

    Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "discipleship--Our Greatest Joy"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    A sermon about calling, following, living and learning to love like Jesus.

    “Discipleship—Our Greatest Joy” Matthew 4:12-22 Recently, I read something about the elephant seal of Argentina. Soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore in order to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother seal will often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Raised From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2020
     | 3,202 views

    Peter knew the church faced much persecution in the first century. As they continued to endure adversity, he pointed them to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Persecution might continue, but they had been raised from death unto life in Christ.

    Raised from Death unto Life 1 Peter 4: 1-6 Peter set the tone for the message he sought to convey as he introduced himself to the reader. He addressed them as strangers scattered throughout the Roman provinces. This served two basic principles – 1) Peter revealed to the believers that he was aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    Even many Spirit-filled Christians miss out on the spiritual blessings of speaking in tongues. In this sermon, discover the seven blessings of speaking in tongues. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction: A few months ago, I read an article on a website of The Guardian, a British daily newspaper. The article mentions that the chief leader of the Church of England (which has about 85 million members), Justin Welby, speaks in tongues every day as part of his 5 am prayer. When I read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Continuing In The Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 26, 2019
     | 7,411 views

    Paul urged the believers in Thessalonica to follow the example he had lived before them, walking in a way that would glorify the Lord, revealing the transformation they had received. We too have received this mandate - to walk worthy of our calling.

    Continuing in the Faith 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-12 We have set aside this day to honor our graduates. We are proud of each of you and the commitment you have shown to reach this milestone in life. No doubt, your journey has been difficult at times, requiring much effort and devotion. Your hard work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinful At Birth

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    5th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

    Psalm 51:5 2/28/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #5) SINFUL AT BIRTH A scorpion asked a beaver to take him across the river on his back. “Are you insane?” asked the beaver. “While I'm swimming you'll sting me and then I'll drown.” “Oh, come now,” laughed the scorpion, “why would I sting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    "learning To Pray Like Jesus"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,365 views

    When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process.

    “Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first group of disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021
     | 4,620 views

    We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

    This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "becoming Who We Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,231 views

    A sermon for Epiphany.

    “Becoming Who We Are” Matthew 2:1-12 What a journey it must have been for those who first followed that star. For they had, no doubt, risked their fortunes and their reputations to travel so far --- only to have their purposes nearly foiled and their lives threatened by a paranoid ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Authority Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 1:21-28

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,685 views

    Most people concentrate on the exorcism of the unclean spirit as the demonstration of Jesus' power and authority. Rather we should concentrate on the authority of His teaching.

    The Authority of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 1:21-28 From the moment Jesus entered into the synagogue, it was apparent that things were different. As He began to teach them, they became increasingly aware that Jesus was no ordinary Rabbi. We wished we could know what Jesus taught that morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enslaved To Righteousness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 29, 2020
     | 3,714 views

    Slavery gives us liberty! When we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, we realize that this is the greatest freedom we can experience.

    THE BASIC DEFINITION OF A SLAVE IS “A PERSON WHO IS THE LEGAL PROPERTY OF ANOTHER AND IS FORCED TO OBEY THEM.” THE PREMISE OF SLAVERY IS WHEN A PERSON OR BUSINESS OWN OTHER HUMAN BEINGS, LABEL THEM AS COMMON PROPERTY AND TO FORCE THEM UNDER THE BURDEN OF UNPAID LABOR. HISTORY OF THE WORLD RECORDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Significance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024
     | 1,142 views

    Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

    "Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Don't Grow Weary!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2023
     | 3,446 views

    A final message on finding rest in Christ.

    Weary Workers Galatians 6:1-2, 9-10 October 1, 2023 Do you have some people in your lives whom you admire? Take a moment and think about those people. Consider why you admire them. The standard they’ve set for you and how you can attain that. There are some people you know can call at 2 AM and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    It's Not About The Money

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2025
     | 454 views

    For Proper 21 After Pentecost Year C September 28, 2025

    It's not About the Money 1 Timothy 6:6–19 NKJV Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Get Jesus In Your Furnace

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 257 views

    When you refuse to bow and trust Christ, He joins you in life’s furnace and brings deliverance, testimony, and transformation.

    Introduction – Why This Story Still Burns Bright I believe in the Word of God. It is more than a history book. More than a collection of religious sayings. This is the living, breathing truth of God. If you live by the Bible, you will be saved, healed, delivered, and set free. Not merely a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist