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  • Alan Tison avatar

    I Respect You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus focused on the two greatest commands of scripture. To love God and to love others – it is in these two relationships we find our fulfillment and our purpose. In the beatitudes, Jesus helps us discover how we are

    Introduction – Play video clip “The most important thing” Is it true that our life is just a dash between two dates; we must then ask the question “What is the most important thing in this life” To some the most important thing is to gain and to gather – for them life is one big treasure hunt where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,557 views

    In Times of discouragement, we rest in God’s Attributes. Knowing Who God Is, Brings us confidence in Times of Difficulties of daily living

    Psalm 63 A longing for God Introduction: Someone once said that music has a tremendous impact in our lives. Whether we want to accept it or not music can influence the way we think and live our life. The Psalms were a collection of hymns, It ‘s the Jewish hymnbook. In it we find sound theology in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respond. Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,008 views

    The life of a Christian

    Are You Responding? Rom. 12:1-2| NLT “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Hated Easu

    Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,744 views

    Explore how it's "fair" for a loving, non discriminating God to love one brother and hate the other.

    WHY GOD HATED ESAU Romans 9:13 13  As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. This has got to be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible. This verse seems to totally contradict the very nature of God. There's a book called, 'The hard sayings of Jesus' and also one ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Becoming More Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 31, 2017
     | 12,142 views

    These Jewish Christians were falling from Christ and going back to sin. Paul is encouraging them to become like Christ.

    BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST Colossians 3:1-17 January 22, 2017 You May listen to an MP3 recording of this message by going to the following Link: http://chirb.it/dIvKPt INTRODUCTION: 1.) There are times as Christians when we have to see where we are at, and refocus our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,193 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    In light of the fact that the kingdom is coming, what should we do? First, wake up. Second, dress up, put on the armor of light. Third, clean up, put away everything that pollutes and defiles. Fourth, we should grow up.

    ROMANS 13: 11-14 THE COMING KINGDOM [1 Thessalonians 5:1-11] This section refers to the climactic event to which all Christians eagerly look forward, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. This event is going to be as dramatic as the daily arrival of dawn and the resultant banishment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 20,746 views

    Do we long to worship God?

    June 30, 2013 Psalm 84 Why are you here this morning? If you pray, why? If you read the Bible, why? Is it out of duty? You feel you have to do it. And if you don’t, God will be mad at you and bad things may happen to you. I hope those aren’t the reasons. My hope is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basics Of Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    Where is our passion for the Lord. We say we LOVE Him, but do our actions agree with our words?

    The Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 Getting Back to the Basics…it’s a cry heard in business, sports, and in life. But why is it so vital? Why the basics? … Because everything we do well is the result of mastering the basics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,049 views

    Knowing about Jesus is not KNOWING H im

    “Do You Know Him?” John 14:1-9 David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Peter Hockley for the basis for the three major points today. I have modified his to some degree) Many people had seen Jesus do signs and miracles. and had heard him preach. Many could tell you that He came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey Of Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 3,338 views

    If you had only 24 hours to live would it change the things that you did? we cannot see the future but we can be prepared for the future . life is from first breath to last breath, make it a good one.

    Journey of Grace Selected verses Introduction- If you only had 24 hours to live would it change the things you do and the things you say? If you knew someone only had 24 hours- Would you change your plans to see them? I would hope it would- Good morning everyone- We do not know what a day will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Twelve Steps: A Christian Process For Healing And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
     | 2,567 views

    Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations.

    Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations. Though many in our world today chock up their lives to random ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Mother's Day 2020

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2020
     | 5,240 views

    With this sermon we want to encourage all mother's to stand firm in their God given roles and to gain continued strength by looking to Jesus - the Author and Finisher of our faith.

    Mother’s Day 2020 Text: Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 3:17-4:1 Good morning. Today is Mother’s Day, and it’s one of those holidays that I’ve truly come to appreciate more and more as I’ve grown older. I appreciate it, because of my own desire to honor my mother, and my mother-in-law… and to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let's Rekindle Your Ultimate Concern!

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,988 views

    Lent is a time for reflection, a time in which we are called to examine our spiritual life. This message is intended to encourage those who are perplexed by their own sin and help them come to see that there is an ever-present possibility of change.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Well, here we are. Spring has sprung, so it would appear. Daylight Savings Time has begun, and we have been enjoying wonderful weather—a bit early, but who’s complaining! I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Turned Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2025
     | 455 views

    Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned?

    Turned Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Colossians 3:1–7 Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned? INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Today we conclude our series entitled “Turn,” which has focused on the heart of repentance. • In the conclusion today, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ