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  • William Baeta avatar

    Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013
     | 4,825 views

    “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

    Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gladly Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,680 views

    Continuing series in Romans focusing on verse 11 and being slaves of the Lord

    “Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as well as their souls to God’s transformation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • James May avatar

    Does Your Life Bring God Glory?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,787 views

    The only life that glorifies God is the life of a Doer of his Word. Everyone else are just deceiving themselves.

    DOES YOUR LIFE BRING GOD GLORY? James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

    You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,157 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

    Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #2 Series

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
     | 4,062 views

    I. Our confidence in the performance of the Lord provides a magnificent hope in the midst of our trials.

    Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: This morning we are continuing our series on Hope. Specifically we will be continuing our portion of the series entitled “A Magnificent Hope in the Midst of Your Trials.” Last Sunday evening we learned that our confidence in the Lord provides hope for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #3 Series

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    God will do what He says that He will do. In addition, our commitment to the Lord provides a great source of hope for us in the midst of our trials.

    Text: Psalm 27:1-6 (NASB) Introduction: This morning we are continuing our series on Hope. We have learned that our confidence in the Lord is a provider of hope. We have also learned that our confidence in the performance of the Lord is a wonderful source of hope. This is because God will do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is My Neighbour?

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,536 views

    Your action speak much about your faith or what you believe.

    Text: LUKE 10:25-37 AMP “And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he replied, “Y OU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It's In Your Blood

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 14,554 views

    All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

    May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Getting Your Vision Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Getting clear vision from the Lord takes preparation, clarification and above all else faith.

    Getting Your Vision Habakkuk 2:1-2:5 Habakkuk 2:1 (HCSB) I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the lookout tower. I will watch to see what He will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. Prepare Yourself - Ask God to give you clarity - Position yourself to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    What Is Your Foundation?

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    2 foundations and the question I ask is: Which foundation is your faith built upon?

    “What Is Your Foundation?” Matthew 7:24-27 8-4-2016 AM Although our text this morning started at verse 24 the beginning of the subject begins at verse 21. When we read this in context we see that the subject is our relationship with God. Jesus was speaking during what we know as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only One Gospel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 4, 2014
     | 5,444 views

    Paul defines and defends the Gospel message against all counterfeit gospels.

    One of the early Church Fathers said that, when reading Paul’s letters, he could hear thunder! Galatians is a thunderous epistle, filled with passion and warning. Martin Luther declared it his favorite book of the Bible. The German Reformer said that the message of Galatians would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    No Other Gospel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,338 views

    What is essential to the gospel of salvation?

    No Other Gospel Galatians 1:1-9 Introduction There is no doubt of the great influence that Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia has had on the church over the centuries. It has been front and center in the debate over the nature of salvation. The debate rages between faith and works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Erik Estep avatar

    Hit Me With Your Best Shot Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,608 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a man named Paul writing a letter to the church in Rome. And he wanted to encourage them not to be timid in their faith; not to be timid in allowing their belief in Jesus and His teachings to dictate h

    “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” Rom. 1: 16-17 October 30, 2011 Intro: There was a boxing video game a # of years ago called “Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.” And in the game the 1st fighter you faced was a French boxer named “Glass Joe.” He had one win and 99 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist