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  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Our Living Hope

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,198 views

    Deals with the believer’s living hope in Christ.

    Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) I. The Description of Our Hope A. Hope defined B. Living hope II. The Source of Our Hope: The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3) A. By the mercy of God (v. 3a) B. By the new birth (v. 3b) C. By the resurrection of Christ (v. 3c) III. The Inheritance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unity In The Church Through Humility

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,329 views

    An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

    Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not Always Easy!

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

    It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Searles avatar

    How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    The ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT continues as we consider the FUNCTION of our attitudes as Paul describes it in Philippians 4. We need to demonstrate a healthy attitude in practical ways.

    ?How To Have A Winning Attitude!? Part II ?[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! [5] Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. [6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love In Every Relationships Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 15, 2016
     | 8,705 views

    The word for love in 1 Corinthians 13 is the strongest and most powerful word to describe the love from God. In this message, we will learn three things that will strength every relationships.

    Today is February 14, 2016, this is also called Valentine's day or the day of the hearts. According to Wikipedia, here in the United States, about 190 million Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, not including the hundreds of millions of cards school children exchange. Additionally, in recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Kindness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021
     | 11,573 views

    The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

    Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Turning My Other Cheek

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,543 views

    Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

    Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    I talk about what mourning is and how the believer is comforted in the midst of tragedy. I give 3 areas in which all believers need to be mourning about from time to time. People who know how to mourn are people who are blessed of God.

    Title: The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn) Text: Matt 5:1-12 (Key Verse 4) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We live in a fallen world, where there is a lot of pain and suffering around us. - None of us escapes the pains of life that come upon us. There are times when all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Listening And Doing

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 196 ratings
     | 23,298 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. To be a Christian may not always seem easy. But being a believer has its benefits as well. As James indicates in vs. 25 - a believer can live in freedom and the fullness of God’s blessings. 2. This evening I ask you, do you have freedom? Do you have the freedom to live as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reminders And Principles Of Love

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    Discover the keys to love: Source, Sacrifice, Succession and Security.

    We continue with our study in 1 John 4, beginning this morning with verse 7 and ending with verse 21. If you remember, John interrupted his own teaching on love as the mark of a true Christian, and he inserted the qualification of having the Spirit of God. This morning, we will look at some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

    Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Question About Values Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    What are you willing to exchange for your soul? Jesus asked His Disciples that very question. In this continuing series from Questions Jesus Asked we will note it is not the gathering of things but the giving up of things where one finds value in life

    Introduction: Today is Father’s Day and to be honest it does not carry with it the same endearment as Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, Cards are purchased, Restaurants are filled to capacity and preachers preach sermons on how to love and honor one’s mother. According to “A Discover Card Survey” On ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleansing Corruption Creates Calmness Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,449 views

    Jonah serves as a type of sin in the passage before us. This verse reveals how the sailors decided to deal with the issue of sin and what happened following their actions to rid the vessel of all impediments.

    JONAH 1:15 CLEANSING CORRUPTION CREATES CALMNESS I. CRISIS: A. Credence. B. Condemnation. C. Concluded. II. CLEANSING: A. Comprehensive. B. Conspicuous. C. Cathartic. III. CALMNESS: A. Certifiable. B. Comparable. C. Continuance. The sailors have now, at last, come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Three Simple Rules, (Part Six) "Staying In Love With God" Part 1

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,162 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the Sixth in the "Three Simple Rules" series. This is the most essential of the three rules.

    “Stay in Love With God” Part 1 “Do Good”… conclusion. This week, we conclude our lesson about “doing good” and begin exploring what it means to “Stay in Love with God.” We’ve spent quite a bit of time investigating what it means to do no harm and to do good. I believe we can all say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First Things

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,866 views

    Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

    "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational