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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 6, 2023
     | 1,167 views

    Have you ever met a mature Christ follower? How do you think their lives ended up so blessed and strong?

    1 Kings 9 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction September 10, 2023 1 Kings 9:4-7 NIV Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partners In The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
     | 256 views

    Sermon challenges the congregation to move from being passive church attendees to becoming active, consistent partners in the mission of the gospel.

    Introduction: More Than Membership Begin with an analogy of a gym membership versus being on a sports team. A member uses the facilities for personal benefit. A team member, however, is invested, has a shared goal, and actively participates for the success of the whole team. The Problem: Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Ephraim At It Again?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 10, 2025
     | 192 views

    The spirit of Ephraim is alive and making havoc even today.

    Ephraim Genesis 41:50-52 50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. 51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Goodbye To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 69 views

    Goodbye to Ephesus

    Acts 20 v 13 - 27 Goodbye to Ephesus The Movement of Paul - 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. An opportunity for Prayer, Praise, Protection, and Preparation. The Meeting of Paul The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Home Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 50 views

    HOME

    Acts 28 v 17 - 31 HOME Paul's Elicitation - The Meeting - 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: The Meaning - and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Right Does Not Always Equal Righteous

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 19, 2025
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    There are two extremes regarding judging. The first is the hypocritical speck hunters who have a beam in their own eye. The second are the "I'm okay, you're okay," who hear no evil and see no evil. because we are all okay.

    INTRODUCTION A. The words “right” and “righteous” come from the same Greek word. B. The suffix “ous” means “full of” or “characterized by.” C. Therefore, righteousness is characterized by what is right. I. THREE SCENARIOS INVOLVING JUDGING A. Bildad the spinner of proverbs (Job 8:1-7). 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goal Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Contender Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
     | 3,001 views

    A look at spiritual warfare

    1. The ENEMY (v. 10-12) A. He is deceitful (John 8:44). B. He is divisive (Mark 3:25). C. He is destructive (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8). 2. The EQUIPMENT (v. 13-17) A. Truth B. Righteousness C. The Gospel D. Faith E. Salvation F. The Word of God 3. The EMPOWERMENT (v. 18-20) A. We are to pray in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,231 views

    This is message 10 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Children of the Light Ephesians 5:1-21 I. We Must Keep Away from Darkness "…have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…" A. Immorality B. Impurity C. Greediness E. Foolishness II. Then We Must Walk in the Light “Live as children of light…” A. Imitate God “Be imitators of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jackie Hill avatar

    According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

    According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,759 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness

    What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016
     | 2,971 views

    What is Biblical Salvation

    1. Man's participation in sanctification A. Right view of God - I Peter 3:15 B. Right view of teachers - II Timothy 2:15, 21 C. Right view of self - I Thessalonians 4:3-4 D. Right view of potential - Romans 8:13 2. God's process of sanctification A. The Word transforms my mind with truth - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To The Kingdom Part 2

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013
     | 1,884 views

    Getting to the Kingdom part 2

    No matter who you are you must follow rules. Everyone must follow the rules set by God. The rules are good for everyone. No one can adjust the rules set by God. The only way you learn the rules is by reading. The only way you can learn the rules is by reading the bible. People can tell you some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trial By Felix

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
     | 4,473 views

    Paul faces trial by the Roman authorities and appeals to Caesar.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. This week, the Presidential race officially began. The Democrats were seen heating up the airwaves and newspapers in Iowa, as the American public sees their potential voting field trimmed down somewhat. b. President Bush, on the other hand, addressed the nation in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational