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  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Do Your Part

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Sep 25, 2022
     | 5,717 views

    In the process of discovering purposeful life in the Body of Christ, we need to be aware of two things: The Purposes of the Church and Your Purpose in the Church.

    Do Your Part: Ephesians 4:4-16 How many in here this morning knows that God has called you to the ministry? If God has called you to salvation he’s called you into ministry. He may not have called you to preach or teach or prophesy but He has called you to do your part as Christian. In the process ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Therefore: Do Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2023
     | 2,419 views

    This is the first in the series where we look at the old adage, whenever you see a Therefore, you need to go back and see what it's there for.

    It’s one of those things that preachers say. It is kind of like, “After the but comes the truth,” or “I’m almost finished.” I’m pretty sure if you’ve been in church for any length of time that you’ve heard this particular phrase, perhaps you’ve even said it yourself from time to time, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Therefore, Do Not Worry Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 7, 2023
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     | 3,124 views

    Worry causes us to feel as though we’re gasping for breath and walking around half-dead. Worry zaps our life and drains our strength. In order to have true life in the Lord, we must place all our cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

    Our primary passage today will be from Matthew chapter 6; but from time to time, I will reference Luke 12:22-32, which is a gospel parallel, or what we might call Luke’s recollection of events. E. Stanley Jones, a missionary to India in the early 1900’s, stated, “I live better by faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Do Not Know Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 11, 2023
     | 2,168 views

    When you do not know, work diligently and celebrate responsibly.

    After going bankrupt in 1998, the Psychic Friends Network relaunched as a public company in 2012, promising to be “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” In their investor presentation, they promised to “leverage an iconic brand name using new technologies and social media to re-establish Psychic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Do Not Become Callous

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 24, 2025
     | 379 views

    Do not wander from the life in Christ.

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for mercy and grace. Lord Jesus, today, we ask that You sweep across this nation and create a clean heart and renewed spirit in everyone who calls You, Lord. I say a special prayer for those with a hardened heart: soften their hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Anointed To Do Better Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 575 views

    God does not anoint people to remain the same; He anoints them to transform their world. As you seek God’s anointing, expect supernatural breakthroughs, divine speed, wisdom, and empowerment for greater works.

    ANOINTED TO DO BETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13; Acts 13:22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of God is not just a religious ritual; it is a divine empowerment that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary vessels for His purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wiley Hughes avatar

    Even Sinners Do That

    Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022
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    We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

    Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Detained For Doing Right Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 17, 2024
     | 739 views

    Are you ready to stand for right even if it means going to jail or prison?

    “Detained For Doing Right” Acts 4:1-4 I have said many times, and I believe Scripture can back it; If you can see your enemy then you are seeing the wrong enemy. Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Life Together Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2024
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     | 3,046 views

    Be intentional about connecting with others because we are made for community.

    Doing Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2024 In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” In it, he detailed the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Angry, But Do Not Sin!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 26, 2024
     | 4,988 views

    I don’t think you would do anything like that. But have you ever lost your temper? Do you ever do things you wish you hadn't done, or say things you wish you had never said?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK BE ANGRY, BUT DO NOT SIN! TEXT: Proverbs 14:17, 15:18, 18:13,19:11 &19; Mark 3:1-5; Eph. 26-32; Matt. 5;21 ILL. The story is told that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Always More To Do Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,250 views

    Take a fresh look at familiar Scriptures: we are all sinners in need of repentance and grace. If we want to be saints, there’s always more to do.

    Fourth Sunday of Lent 2023 Laetare Sunday; Rejoice Sunday. We are about halfway through the season of Lent. So how do you know that there’s more work to do to become more like Christ before the Paschal celebration of Easter? Look at it with a sense of humor. You are on Greta Thunberg’s speed dial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What To Do On Sunday

    Contributed by David Zachrich on May 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,474 views

    When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given, including taking time to rest and worship.

    Friends in Christ, When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given him when he went up Mount Sinai to receive the Law. Moses concluded his presentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    They Do Not Own You! Series

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 26, 2024
     | 779 views

    There are some people who think they own you and all yours.

    1 kings 20:1-30 There are some people who think they own you and all yours. In fact they have so much power over that, that it becomes a situation for fear. Have you ever had a supervisor or boss, or pastor or someone in an overwhelming position of authority or power who thinks they have total ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Will The Righteous Do?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 27, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    This lesson establishes that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to every people. The righteous of God will do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God. This lesson clarifies the 2020 election results.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. David’s Question 2. David’s Observation 3. David’s Answer Introductory Remarks. 1. David’s question: “If the foundation is destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3. 2. David’s observation: “I was young, but now I am old, yet have I not seen the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Thanksgiving Right

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,792 views

    The Bible says only one in ten will return to praise God for what He has done for me. Nine people were healed, but only one person honored the Lord. Only one person was found to be kneeling at Jesus’ feet, thanking Jesus.

    Jesus met ten anonymous people in our story today, we are never told their names. All ten men were soon to die and all ten men were miraculously healed. Only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus. I wonder, if you were one of these ten, would you be a part of the nine who didn’t return to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist