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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 72 ratings
     | 83,468 views

    Our Awesome God is Holy. He is distinct in His greatness and goodness.

    Our Awesome God Series: THE HOLINESS OF GOD ISAIAH 6:1-8 [Note: portions of this message were extracted from my previous Bible study on this passage and from Bruce Goettsche message.] A little boy excitedly told his mom that he had just MEASURED HIMSELF and he was six feet tall! Mom was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering His Critics Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Matter Of Success

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,232 views

    How do you know if you or your church is successful?

    THEME: How do you know if you or your church is successful? When what you have done reflects: Godly vision, Faith, Hardwork and determination, and when it points beyond your needs to the needs of others. READ SCRIPTURE "A preacher and soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Festival, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    A vision of worship. In the OT, God was untouchable. Now we are invited into His City. The result is thankfulness, awe, and reverence.

    Becoming A Festival, pt. 1 February 8/9, 2003 Intro: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. The question and answer get to the heart of why we were created – we were created to worship God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saints With Sinners Problems

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 35,388 views

    This particular scripture helps us understand that man has two natures. Although we are Christians, there is yet an internal war going on.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, January 18, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SAINTS WITH SINNERS PROBLEMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:14-25 This is a very exciting scripture that most of us are familiar with. We have often quoted at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fan Or Follower Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023
     | 2,698 views

    Using the book Not a Fan, by Kyle Idelman as the basis of this series.

    Fan or Follower Luke 9:23, John 3 January 15, 2023 We’re in the second week of our series called Fan or Follower. It’s based on the book called NOT A FAN, by Kyle Idelman. Very simply, I’m asking the question, are you a fan or a follower of Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Are you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Net

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    Pastors and Teachers are to equip people to do God's work, but what is God's work?

    Ephesians 4: Our Purpose This is week two in this particular scripture. We started last week looking at verses 11 and 12, how Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers had been given as a gift to the church for a purpose. Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Righteous Rule Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,726 views

    These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

    Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015
     | 3,852 views

    Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

    20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Catholic Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Do I Get There?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    If you follow these principles, you will achieve success in all you do!

    INTRODUCTION • Here we are, it is now the year 2006! Can you believe how time flies? • What is one thing that many people do when the New Year comes around? • Many of us make the infamous New Years resolution! Can you give me a few? (Lose weight; exercise more; spend more time with the family; go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012
     | 3,788 views

    Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

    The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “a Necessary Ingredient”

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 4,189 views

    Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

    I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding My Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,585 views

    This sermon explores our identity in Christ, the importance of recognizing falsehoods from the enemy, and the transformative power of God's love.

    Hey there, church family! I'm so thrilled to have you all here today. We're going to be chatting about something that I believe is really essential for us as followers of Christ. It's all about who we are in Him, how we can spot the falsehoods that the enemy tries to feed us, and the beautiful ...read more

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