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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Pray To God When But What If Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2019
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     | 6,274 views

    Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn.

    Introduction: Many times we pray to God when we need something; many times we pray to God when things are going badly for us, and we need things in our life to turn around; many times we pray when we are in crisis mode, and we don’t have anywhere else to turn. But what if we prayed as the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Judge?

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 12, 2018
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    There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge”

    Do Not Judge? Overcoming the Intimidation to Be Silenced There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37) which is only a portion of what He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Essence Of Joy As We Prepare For The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2018
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     | 3,387 views

    Bring the Holy Family into the inn. Make your kindness known to everyone.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2018 Rejoice The first words of our worship today, in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of the Holy Mass, are “Gaudete in Domino semper,” or “Rejoice in the Lord always.” These are the words of St. Paul in our Epistle reading today, and they stand out like a trumpet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    
If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire

    Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 3. Treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Love Is

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 22, 2018
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    The heart of the gospel is love - God's love expressed through the willing sacrifice of Jesus on the cross four our sins. When embraced, this leads to us living lives of love.

    July 22, 2018 Sermon - What Love is - 1 John 3:11-24 There’s a dual purpose to today’s service, and also to my message today. Today we’re continuing in our study of the Letter of 1st John, and it has a lot to say about relationships and about love. And of course the main reason we gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Othrs Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,356 views

    Loving God with all our heart, mind, and soul and loving others like yourself. We cannot love like that without God working in us.

    Prayer- Introduction- Good morning, we have been in a series “Love worth finding” We have looked at loving God and God loving us. We have looked at living our lives directed by the Holy Spirit of God helping us and leading us and empowering us to live the life that God intended for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Findind God's Love In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
     | 5,784 views

    Forgiveness will set yo free, not give the guilty a free pass.God's forgiveness is life changing.Un-forgiveness is life challenging

    Love Worth Finding Series Finding God’s love in forgiveness Introduction- Every one of us has a story to tell…what is your story? What are you telling others not only with words, but by your actions? People are watching you at the grocery store, your work place, sporting events you attend and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praying For Problem People

    Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018
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     | 4,370 views

    How can you pray for problem people? Yes, Paul’s example is good. But it won’t happen until Jesus makes you really, really want to pray.

    Imagine you are an avid long distance runner and someone comes up to you who has never run a marathon and asks, How can I run a marathon? What would you say? You’d probably ask them about how much they currently run to diagnose how far along they are and then you’d start talking about the kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Little Foxes

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019
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     | 8,791 views

    Don't let little sins hinder your walk with GOD

    LITTLE FOXES Song of Solomon 2:15 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – Our vineyards are in blossom; we must catch the little foxes that destroy the vineyards.[d] INTRODUCTION: The fox is a rather peculiar animal. It likes to feast on grapevines. It is silent and lonely. It has an incredible sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
     | 3,665 views

    The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Urgency Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    Most of us would probably be quick to say that loving and serving God is very important, but often fail to view it as urgent. Paul brings a sense of urgency to our spiritual life in the text today. He wants to jar his readers out of their complacency and

    The Urgency of Godliness Romans 13:8-14 Intro: What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Urgent?” It can be an unpleasant word that is associated with tragedy. Most of us would rather not receive an urgent phone call because it might mean that someone we love is hurt or in trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016
     | 4,820 views

    Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

    What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pitfalls Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,385 views

    Mankind has a tendency for pride and self-promotion. Pride results from our fallen state, revealing itself early in life. It has no conscience, seeking only self-satisfaction. Jesus reveals the remedy for pride.

    The Pitfalls of Pride Mark 10: 35-45 Man by his very nature has a tendency toward pride and self-promotion. The attributes associated with pride are revealed at a very early age. Children don’t have to be taught to be selfish; this characteristic is within their nature. Left unchecked our pride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Giving Alms Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
     | 11,338 views

    Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven

    Introduction A. A hiker came across another guy lying under a tree, but the shade of the tree was not on the napper’s face. The hiker said to the man under the tree, “why don’t you move so that you’re in the shade?” The man on the ground replied, “if I wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness And Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,712 views

    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

    Introduction A. This is a continuation of Jesus Sermon on the Mount 1. After having given His disciples the model prayer a. Lets turn to Matthew 6:12 b. Jesus continues to explain an important clause in His model prayer Matthew 6:12 (NKJV) And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist