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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: How To Be Holy In The 21st Century 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
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    "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." - a topic that is as challenging as it is essential - our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of holiness.

    Transformed by Truth: How to Be Holy in the 21st Century Introduction: Today, we will explore a topic that is as challenging as it is essential: "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Innocents And Child Protection Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
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    The Feast of the Holy Innocents has gained additional significance in today's culture as a day to consider the safety and welfare of children.

    Holy Innocents and Child Protection Christianity's Feast of the Holy Innocents, which is celebrated on December 28, has a rich religious and historical tradition. On this day, people celebrate the biblical story of King Herod's brutal order to kill newborn Jesus in order to get rid of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Reaching The Zenith Of Visionary View Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023
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    Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the zenith of our visionary view, unlocking the depths of God's promises and the transformative power of His Spirit.

    Reaching the Zenith of Visionary View Introduction: We have reached the culmination of our Visionary View series. Our hearts have journeyed through prophetic promises, witnessed the humble incarnation, and marvelled at the heavenly announcement. Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humility

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 2, 2023
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    Because adopting a stance of humility before others is difficult for us, we would rather witness it that show it.

    Humility – Matthew 23:1-12 Intro: In the 2004 Olympics, Matt Emmons was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was just one shot away from winning the gold medal. As he took his position to fire the final shot, all he had to do was hit the target. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Delivers A Man From An Unclean Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 24, 2024
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    In this miracle story Dr. Vorce highlight's the authority in Jesus' teachings and His power over unclean spirits. He further challenges us to embrace Jesus an experience His authority in our lives.

    Mark 1:21-28 Introduction Today, we are focusing on a miracle of deliverance from Mark 1:21-28. Picture yourself amidst the expectant crowd in the synagogue of Capernaum. The air is filled with anticipation as Jesus steps forward to teach. Unlike the familiar scribes, His words carry a weight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lead By Contentment Not Filthy Lucre

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024
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    If Jesus wanted His pastors to be rich He would have been born in a rich man's home, not a stable.

    Matthew 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. If your favorite bible teacher is living a lavish lifestyle, how do you square that with Jesus, the Apostles and most Christian leaders since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Response To Racial And Ethnic Discrimination Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025
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    Racial and ethnic discrimination is a sin that the body of Christ must confront with courage and conviction.

    CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35 Supporting Texts: James 2:1-9, Revelation 7:9, Colossians 3:11, Matthew 22:37-40, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: Racial and ethnic discrimination remains a painful reality in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overview Of 1 Peter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 763 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in faith and purity, reminding us of our chosen status and the promise of a Heavenly inheritance despite worldly adversities.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and boundless love, has led us to this moment, to this place, to this very message. Today, ...read more

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    Who Is This Man Of Lawlessness

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
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     | 10,690 views

    Who is the man of sin?

    WHO IS THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 There is a lot of difficulty in understanding this passage of Scripture. It is one of the most difficult. If not the most difficult in the entire Bible, it is at least one of the most difficult that Paul ever penned. No one (myself included) can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Result Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2012
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    Jude gives examples of those who have been disobedient and how these people will end up if they continue to teach the false gospel they are teaching...

    A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 4-8 Teaching Lesson 4 June 6, 2012 Ok let’s review where we are just to get us back up to speed with what we have studied so far in the book of Jude. We have established that this book was written by Judas, or Jude, the brother of James, who we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
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    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David – A Man After God’s Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021
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     | 11,137 views

    Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

    David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon # 3 - A People Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 1,785 views

    We as a church are a people blessed by God. God’s word teaches us how blessings and curses operate. Only when God’s blessings are on us can we remain safe and protected from the attacks of Satan.

    We read in Numbers 23:11, Then Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but all you have done is bless them." (GNB) As we continue these studies on the church, we realize that many people have not understood the importance of church, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Handling Your Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 48,367 views

    Go down into the valley and employ these seven tactics in order to slay your giants.

    Handling Your Fears 1 Samuel 17 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/15/07 I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready To Play

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,616 views

    This is a message designed to get your team off the bench (pew) and into the Game (ministry).

    PUT ME IN COACH! 1 Samuel 17 Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel. CHORUS: Oh, PUT ME IN, COACH - I’m ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational