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    Who Do You Imitate?” Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    Everyone Imitates Someone

    Who Do You Imitate? Ephesians 5: 1-14 OPEN: Today we want to continue with our study through the book of Ephesians. Today we want to talk about the issue of imitation. Context: we’ve been new garments to wear – Eph. 4:22 - Part of the worthy walk – a balancing of the scales Paul says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When A Prayer Is Not A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,731 views

    Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us - but it's also one of the most forsaken by today's Christian. Jesus gives us an example of how to pray and then goes on to show us three attitudes / behaviours that hinder our prayer life. Also inclu

    When a Prayer is Not a Prayer - Matthew 5:5-15 - February 26, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #19 We’re going to start, this morning, with a deceptively simple question. The question is this: What is prayer? … What is prayer? We know we’re ...read more

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    Navigating Turbulent Times With Hope Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 7,766 views

    This is message 36 in our exposition of Romans. This message urges us to maintain our hope in Jesus.

    Chico Alliance Church April 21, 2002 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Navigating Turbulent Times” Romans 12:12 Review I. Receive God’s gift of righteousness 1-5 II. Apply God’s gift of righteousness 6-8 III. Understand God’s gift of righteousness in relations to Israel 9-11 IV. Live God’s gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Training Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,085 views

    The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

    Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God-Attentive Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,998 views

    A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

    Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 115 views

    Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

    Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

    C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Highway Of Holiness

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 47,742 views

    Without Holiness no man shall see God. Every day that we live we are traveling down the "Highway of Holiness".

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Plow Your Field

    Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,121 views

    Keep your hands on the plow lest you become a traitor to the Lord. Plow a straight row and reap the harvest.

    PLOW YOUR FIELD Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking With God Is No Leisurely Stroll Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    #2 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series, this focuses on walking according to the flesh or the Spirit, essentially, selfishness or obedience.

    Romans 8:5-9 – Walking with God is No Leisurely Stroll I read a true story that happened some time ago at a hospital in Montreal. Apparently, there was a 73-year-old hospital patient who insisted on lighting a cigarette while hooked to an oxygen supply, causing a small explosion. The woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uplifting Tired Arms

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 26,482 views

    As the arms of Moses were upheld, so we need to uphold the tired arms of the people in leadership in our churches.

    One of the most striking pictures of the church and its role was presented to me as I was walking up King Street in the uptown of Saint John one afternoon. King Street has been cited as the steepest hill in a city of Saint John’s size in all of Canada. A little boy, just tall enough to reach his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2seizing The Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,506 views

    There sets before us a great window of opportunity, God help us seize the opportunities that are set before us!

    #2 SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. Part one is: STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Part two is: SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY I have a big hour glass I purchased at Walmart. The hour glass is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Daily Routine Of Abiding Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    Abiding in Christ takes daily effort

    Purpose Series #3 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Daily Routine of Abiding John 15:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: All of us have some kind of morning routine. Mine has advanced in complexity since my college days. Back then, I just got up, threw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessed Hope Of Believers

    Contributed by Lyn King on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    As Christians we have a blessed hope, that Jesus is coming agian.

    The Blessed Hope of Believers Titus 2:11-14 and many more. How does one become ready for the Lord’s return? It is clear that the Bible indicates that we will not know the time of Jesus’ return. It is also just as clear that we are to be ready for His coming. His returning will be similar to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    How to identify when the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. Knowing the difference between the Holy Spirit and the flesh speaking.

    Knowing the Voice of the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester November 30, 2003 morning service Text: Galatians 5: 13-26 Introduction: A. Jesus Christ sets people free from having to perform religious acts in order to become righteous before God. 1. Many times in Scripture such acts are referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal