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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The H Word

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2024
     | 806 views

    Jesus, I give you all within me that is lie and all that fights against the good in me. I surrender my hypocrisy to you and ask you to transform it in order that I would be more like you. May I show grace to others.

    THE H WORD MATTHEW 23:27-28 #hypocrisy INTRODUCTION… The H Word Liar, imposter, charlatan, phoney, deceiver, faker, imposter, storyteller, fraud, dissembler, double-dealer, pretender, bluffer, fabricator, fibber, fabulist. We are going to talk about a word today that has all of those words as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Songs We Sing: "the Old Rugged Cross" Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 18, 2025
     | 403 views

    The death of Jesus is the central thought, intention, and focus of the classic "The Old Rugged Cross." The death of Jesus is a worthy topic for a worship song because the death of Jesus is central to our faith.

    SONGS WE SING: “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS” Romans 5:1-11 #theoldruggedcross INTRODUCTION… Funeral this past week (p) Some of you may know, but some may not, that I am on a short list for a few of the funeral homes around the area for emergencies or when a family has lost a loved one and the family is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessed Symbolism Of The Olive Branch

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 4, 2022
     | 1,267 views

    Supplications and Answered Prayers

    In the Holy Bible, we read of the magnificent history of our Blessed Master’s faithfulness and obedience to our most Holy Father and of our Lord’s fervency in prayer and supplications in His Earthly Ministry. In the blessed Book of Hebrews, Chapter five, verses seven through eight it is recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persevering In Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

    Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,567 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020
     | 5,034 views

    Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

    Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? Lesson 3 - Four Ways To Improve Your Self-Image Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    A. Knowing Yourself B. Diagnosing The Real Problem C. Tracing Your Family Tree D. Understanding Your Roots

    III. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-IMAGE. A. Knowing Yourself. Many Christians seek pity, understanding, and compassion from the pastor and their fellow church members, but they are not looking for answers. QUESTION: When can we say to our world that Jesus is the answer to their deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created In His Image

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 430 views

    In the beginning, God crowned His creative work by making man—not like the animals or celestial bodies, but in His own image and likeness. This reveals our inherent worth, purpose, and spiritual identity.

    CREATED IN HIS IMAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:27 (KJV) "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:10, James 3:9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,636 views

    This is the third in a series on The End-times looking at : 1) The Signs of Nature 2) The Signs of Society 3) The Spiritual Signs 4) The Signs of World Politics 5) The Signs of Technology 6) The Signs of Israel

    Signs of The Times Sunday, April 3, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon Three TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION For those who may not have been with us the past couple of weeks, we've already preached Two Messages in this Series on "The End-times"! Week 1 - "What On Earth Is Going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Priorities Of Kingdom Living

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,123 views

    The more I understand Kingdom Living under the authority of King Jesus, the more I begin to realize the power available to me to live a life pleasing unto the king.

    What if in the middle of the night, your house caught fire and you had to evacuate quickly and could only save one item. What would that one item be? What is the one thing you cannot live without? What if you were stranded on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, what is the one thing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How Do I Receive God's Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 3, 2017
     | 6,689 views

    Today we will look at how one can receive God's grace.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope that you have been enjoying our series on the subject of Amazing Grace! • Grace is a word that gets thrown around, songs are written about it, girls are named after it, and some folks “say grace” before they eat. • In our contemporary language, we use the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 527 views

    A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

    Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 11, 2008
     | 2,891 views

    The Great Commandments give the church a clear and workable pattern for discipleship & spiritual development of the Saints.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH: Discipleship and Spiritual Growth Part 2 Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Kind Of Conviction We Need

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 38,138 views

    There is a great need, in this world, for Christians with biblical convictions.

    THE KIND OF CONVICTION WE NEED I Cor. 8:1-13 (vs.13) INTRO. The apostle Paul had two great desires in life; (1) To live his life wholly for the Lord and thus bring honor and glory to his God, (2) to help others. This is the essence of the Christian religion. Paul wept over others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,104 views

    We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist