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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Holiness Psalm 97:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2024
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    Explore the profound truth of holiness as revealed in Psalm 97:10. In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope. Let us delve into this scripture and discover its transformative power in our lives.

    The Transforming Power of Holiness Psalm 97:10 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound truth of holiness as revealed in Psalm 97:10. In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope. Let us delve into this scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consider The Interest Of Others

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024
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    God’s Big Idea: Put aside jealousy and pride and humble yourself before God and each other; we are all God’s creation.

    Message: There are many and varied reasons to consider the interests of others ahead of our own. If you are a child of God, the main reason is your belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-seeing God who loves all His creation. Secondly, we must be obedient to His word. The God we serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Three-Fold Warning

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005
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    Jesus tells us the signs of the end of the age. His three-fold warnings are: (1) Do not be deceived; (2) Do not be afraid; and (3) Do not be distracted.

    Luke 21:7-19, 34-36 [The pointers and some thoughts in this sermon were taken from John Hamby’s sermon A Three-fold Warning, Luke 21:5-36.] Warning signs are good. In fact, they are very important in some situation. If you are driving, warning signs can be a matter of life and death for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Powerful Word -- Hammer And Fire

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
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    God’s Word has to the power to expose and crush all falsehood and to buildup and refine in its truth.

    Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:23-29 September 2, 2001 -- Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost GOD’S POWERFUL WORD – A HAMMER AND FIRE! It’s been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. What that means is that words can be powerful. Words can be weapons. A careless, harsh word can cut a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Knowledge Of God Introduced Series

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002
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    Proposition: The Study of God leads us to wonder at the Greatness and Glory of His Person.

    Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 1) THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD INTRODUCED ROMANS 11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! Proposition: The Study of God leads us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Faith Of Paradoxes

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
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    A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

    A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019
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    What should we do when confronted by those who say a particular part of the Bible is wrong? Do we defend that area or cut that part out of the Bible?

    Cut It Out 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Marriage Of Faith And Deeds

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 5, 2012
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    Some people live under the separation of faith and deeds. But they were destined to be together. And what God has joined together, let man not separate.

    THE MARRIAGE OF FAITH AND DEEDS James 2:14-26 1) James 2:14-18. • Faith, like love, is an action word (vs. 14-18). If a man who merely says I wish you well but does not act upon that wish by feeding his fellow man then it is not true faith. True faith expresses itself in love. Gal. 5:6b, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greater Blesses The Lesser

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014
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    To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you so blessed by the Greater One? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:7 (Amplified Bible) 7:7 Yet it is beyond all contradiction that it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 4, 2018
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    Closing this amazing chapter, Peter emphasized the importance and great significance of the Gospel. Not only does faith in the Gospel lead unto salvation, but the Gospel should continue to shape and guide our lives.

    The Gospel of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Having spent several weeks in this opening chapter of Peter’s second epistle, we have discovered his love and devotion for the church. He sought to strengthen their faith, encourage their spiritual maturity, provide guidance for their daily lives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes Of Christ (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 18, 2021
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    Jesus uses the word blessed nine times in these opening verses. Clearly there is a significant emphasis on being blessed. He reveals the presence and assurance of blessing to those who follow Him.

    The Beatitudes of Christ (Part 1) Matthew 5: 3-12 Our text begins the great discourse of Jesus, His preaching of The Sermon on the Mount. His powerful message began with what has become commonly known as the “Beatitudes.” The term beatitude comes from Latin and literally means “happiness or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons In Surrender And Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Explore the themes of surrender, obedience, and sacrifice through the story of Abraham and Isaac, encouraging us to fully submit to God's will in our own lives.

    Good morning, family and friends! Today, we gather together to explore a story in the Book of Genesis, diving into the themes of the call to surrender, the test of obedience, and the power of sacrifice. As we embark on this journey, let us keep in mind the words of C.S. Lewis: "The more we let God ...read more

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    Hero Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Unwavering trust and obedience to God, even in difficult circumstances, leads to blessings and serves as an inspiring example for our own walk with the Lord.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the life of Abraham – a story that teaches us about obedience to God. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." In order to ...read more

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    Answering Our Critrics: The Bible Series

    Contributed by Richard Pannell on May 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    A defense for the integrity of the Bible

    Introduction How many time have you heard questions like these: How can a book over 2000 years old have anything to do with life in the 21st century? How can you believe stories about a sea parting and the sun standing still, and a man being eaten by a fish and surviving for three day? How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answering Our Culture #2: "There Is No Absolute Truth" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,523 views

    Second in a series answering the objections our culture brings against Christianity.

    Answering Our Culture #2 – There is No Absolute Truth John 8:31-21 John 14:6 July 28, 2002 [NOTE: this message is the result of reading a number of different sources, especially True for You, but Not for Me, by Paul Copan (1998, Bethany House Publishers), and Rick Warren’s message, THE FOUNDATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan