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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016
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     | 8,320 views

    Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

    THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unlimited Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
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    The gospel is available to all and we are the ones who are called to take it out to the people (an audio version of this sermon is available at www.stkweb.org.uk/media)

    Acts 11:1-18 I have a friend called Paul, One day Paul read a report in his local newspaper about his home town, Halifax. The headline for this news story was Halifax the wild west of west Yorkshire. Basically the report was all about how Halifax town centre had become a no go area for many locals ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worshipers Wanted: Apply In Person

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 27, 2014
     | 7,989 views

    God is seeking out worshipers who will worship Him the way He desires. I. Genuine Worshipers Come Clean With God (17-18). II. Know Who They Worship (19-26). III. Worship God on a Spiritual Level (24). IV. Get Real in Their Worship (24).

    WORSHIPERS WANTED: Apply in Person John 4:17-26 Review: 13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." 15 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Power Of Abiding

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 18,540 views

    There's starvation many places, but one place where there shouldn't be, is the people of God. God's made abundant provision for our vitality, but to absorb His life, we must "abide" in the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Read of the meaning & rewards of abiding.

    THE SECRET POWER OF ABIDING John 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have Faith And Pray

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 5, 2015
     | 6,638 views

    Our Christian life is not to be confined to a closet. Our belief must be revealed in our practice. If we walk in Christ, then we must act as Christ would act because Christ is in us-our hopes, our love, our joy and our lives. We are Christ's reflection.

    At first glance, the reading from Hosea 1:2-10 doesn't seem to make sense. Would God really ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? Well, the answer is yes he can, and yes he did. You see, this was part of God's plan, and we all know that God's ways are not our ways, and sometimes God's ways don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    To Love Is To Obey

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 16, 2014
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     | 9,103 views

    We must slow down at God’s “yellow lights,” stop at His “red lights,” and proceed at His “green lights” for the highest reason - love. The absence of obedience just shows our rebellion and UN-love for God.

    Opening illustration: One morning as I left Maureena for work, I began to wonder, why should I obey God’s laws? The answer played out as I approached a traffic light that had just turned yellow. A driver at the intersection waited to make sure I had fully stopped. Why did I stop? I asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Favouritism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 31, 2014
     | 6,296 views

    Looking at favouritism in the world and in the church and seeing it for what it is...a sin!

    [ILLUSTRATION] There’s a story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment at the bank. They wrote the Boston investment house where he had worked and they could not say enough about the young man. They wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 39,649 views

    This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

    The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation: Possible--Transformation Is A Terrifying Thing Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 6,371 views

    Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac is a terrifying scene. This sermon applies the circumstances of the demoniac's transformation to contemporary individuals and even groups.

    We began the message series last week with a look at the Apostle Peter’s transformation from failure to faith. I used the line “transformation can be a terrifying thing,” because in one transformative moment, Peter went from faith to failure while walking on the water. In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Centu

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 23, 2012
     | 5,461 views

    An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Century"

    Francis Schaeffer has been characterized as an Elijah to the late twentieth century. Though not as inspired in the same direct sense as his Biblical forebears, Francis Schaeffer did articulate a vision of the future remarkable in its accuracy and a message startling in its relevancy. Schaeffer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017
     | 8,565 views

    The Beatitudes reveal the best keys to happiness.

    Intro How can we find true happiness? Is it found in heavenly thoughts? Goal Let us understand where true happiness comes from. Sermon Plan We will look at the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, keys to happiness. One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 18,111 views

    Psalm 103 is a beautiful psalm of promise and hope

    Bless the Lord Psalms 103 Psalms 103:1-5 (New King James Version) Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Giving Game.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022
     | 1,365 views

    The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

    The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,320 views

    Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

    Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Change Agents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,935 views

    Salt goes into the body. It is necessary, and good, and contributes to the health of the body. It changes the body – for a time. But for lasting change to occur something has to go into the mind and heart as well. And that is where light comes in.

    How many of you keep a watch on how much salt you eat, buying the low-sodium versions of things like canned soup and cold cuts and avoiding high-sodium treats like pizza and potato chips? It’s an article of faith that salt is hazardous to your health. And it’s very difficult to avoid, since most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed