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  • Greg Yort avatar

    Eternal Partners

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
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    As believers, God calls us to be eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, which will drive us to pray and encourage one another to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy, and finish

    Textual Idea Paul recognized that all believers are eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, driving him to pray for his Philippian partners to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy and finish excellent. Sermon Idea As ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Generation - What's Going On

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022
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    It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

    This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Just Who Are You, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2020
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     | 3,253 views

    The most important question any of us can answer is the same question John answered: "who are you?"

    Third Sunday in Advent 2020 “Proclaim liberty to the captives.” Those words from Isaiah have never had such meaning for the prisoners of the world. Haven’t we all felt a lot like prisoners for at least part of this plague year 2020? Our governors, for the most part, have often acted like prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024
     | 3,247 views

    James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

    There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024
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     | 1,571 views

    In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

    Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Trust Your Eyes

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 5, 2023
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    All that glitters is not gold and magicians provide illusions.

    Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2023
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    The Holy Spirit wants us to grow in the quality of goodness. But what is goodness? How can we find the path of goodness?

    For the past three weeks we’ve been focusing on two verses in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Paul wrote, ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law’ [Galatians 5:22-23] In these famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False, Fake, Fibbing Preachers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 17, 2022
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     | 2,539 views

    I am talking about the FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers who are not feeding the flock of God but are fleecing the flock of God!!!

    In order to recognize these FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers I want to preach about the gift of DISCERNMENT. The gift of Discernment is one of the nine gifts that that we find in the Bible. Look at I Cor. 12:7-10 We read, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thief Cometh Not Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2026
     | 90 views

    This message exposes the destructive agenda of the enemy and reveals the abundant life that Jesus Christ came to give.

    THE THIEF COMETH NOT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:7-11 Key Verse: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:11; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding Detours In Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 241 views

    Destiny is preserved when believers consciously avoid wrong turns caused by disobedience, distraction, pride, and impatience.

    AVOIDING DETOURS IN DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:6 Key Verse: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:13; Psalm 119:67; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Genesis 13:10-11; Numbers 20:7-12; Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Securing Divine Help Through The Mind (Right Thinking) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026
     | 206 views

    Divine help is accessed and sustained when the mind is aligned with God’s truth and governed by right thinking.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE MIND (RIGHT THINKING) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Key Verse: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

    “Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are Politics Mentioned In The Bible? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,058 views

    Explore the intersection of faith, morality, and politics, emphasizing the importance of discernment and the courage to uphold biblical truth, even when it contradicts popular opinion.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that often ruffles feathers but is of utmost importance - the intersection of faith, morality, and politics. We'll be exploring the Bible's stern warning against confusing good with evil, the responsibility that falls upon us ...read more

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    Who Is The Beast? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,606 views

    In Revelation 13 we hear the strategy of the antichrist, he is a deceiver, John describes how Satan will be a master at counterfeits and make it difficult to discern between what is of God and what is not. Here are 4 keys, to discern the real from the imitation, that we might live uncompromised.

    in the N.T. there are over 300 references to the Lord’s return, The most common promise in the bible spoken by Jesus, I will return, this promise inspired a great hope, kingdom of God est. no more evil, no more persecution, no more hate, no more, crime, no more disease disaster, decay or death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Promise Vs. Poison PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,936 views

    Encourage believers to immerse themselves in studying the Scriptures, to understand God's promises, discern lies, and find strength, wisdom, and comfort in God's Word.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we are going to dive deep into God's word, exploring the immense power of His promises, the deadly poison of lies, and the life-giving habits of Scripture study. Listen to what Charles Spurgeon once said. "A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs ...read more

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