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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Totally!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
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     | 4,857 views

    Christians need to make a commitment to become totally devoted to Christ in every area of their life.

    TOTALLY! INTRODUCTION: Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve preached on, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is This All There Is To Life?

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021
     | 1,743 views

    Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

    March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How We Should Draw Close To The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,752 views

    We often hear someone saying of someone else, “HE HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM.”

    What do people mean when they say that? They mean that person has an attitude that is not right about some things in his life. This was exactly what James was saying about people in our text. For example, many think the Bible condemns people for having money. The Bible does not! HOWEVER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Hates So We Can Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,092 views

    When the Foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 1. God hates things that hurt the ones He loves. 2. God hates worship that destroys human potential. 3. God hates so we can love

    For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is True Love?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 293 views

    What is true love? How do you know if you have found it? In this message, we're going to explore Scripture to find the answers we need to know the love we have is the love meant for us.

    There’s a lot of so-called love in our world today that is not really love but is instead based on selfishness and even lust. Many couples marry to satisfy their own selfish needs, realizing later that it doesn’t work. There IS such a thing as true love, which is a selfless love. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

    TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Ways To Enrich Your Marriage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    This word was well received by all, and everyone seemed to enjoy!

    Ways to Enrich Your Marriage Text: Romans 15:1-7 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please us. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    A correction of a much misquoted verse: our hope is built on God, not fatalism.

    GOD IS IN CONTROL ROMANS 8:28 A man’s wife dies, leaving him with three little children to care for. Although he is nor bitter, he is lonely and confused. Perhaps some of his friends try to comfort him by saying, "You know, it all works out for the best." Try as he might, he cannot bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    A wedding sermon which talks about friendship flowing into love, love flowing into commitment in a instant gradification society. Spend time together.

    In Jesus Name Text: Genesis 2:18 What an exciting day! Family and Friends have come together to celebrate a major event in your lives. This day is a milestone marker in your journey through life. Many hours of work, planning by lots of people has enabled this to be a day of great memories ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed In The Shadow Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,204 views

    This message looks at what is necessary for our lives as believers in order to grow and transform, while at the same time being aware of those forces evident that, when permitted and ignored will hinder our growingin Christ

    TRANSFORMED IN THE SHADOW OF OPPOSITION 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 I OUR TRANSFORMATION INTO A BELIEVER 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,957 views

    How are we to pray during tough times?

    What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship: Cosmic But Rooted In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    Worship must be cosmic and rooted in history, more than an act of socialization and focused on the act of becoming images and likenesses of God

    Monday of 28th Week in Course Spirit of the Liturgy Columbus Day There are two kinds of spiritual slavery–that horrible condition St. Paul warns against in today’s reading. The first is a slavish obedience to law, the kind of nit-picky legalism that the Pharisees specialized in, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,047 views

    we are responsible for our growth

    Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,921 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

    How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Challange To Live Love

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    Issuing a challange to live love. Showing the diffrence between good works and works that are good.

    KJV James 2:17-20 “ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist