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  • bala samson avatar

    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013
     | 3,040 views

    Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Apostles Study Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,954 views

    Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these requirements.

    #1~ APOSTLES: INTRODUCTION 12-7-13 Today we'll begin a study about the APOSTLES, what were the requirements to be an Apostle? There are some people today that call them selves apostles, but as we're about to see, no one today meets these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Official, Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 358 views

    This begins a 4 part study of local church membership in the New Testament. Is a formal church membership biblically required in our churches? Was it required in the first century churches? We will examine scriptures and practices for those answers.

    IS OFFICIAL, OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 1 What is church membership? What does the New Testament teach about church membership? Is this a requirement for us in local churches or must we submit ourselves to a practice of man and denominational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Don't Neglect Your Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    In the same way your house & yard require attention, so does your faith - your salvation...

    Don’t Neglect Your Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 * Picture with me ‘that house.’ You know the one. It’s on the corner of some neighborhood. The grass hasn’t been cut, undergrowth has taken over the fence, and it looks like no one has lived there in years. Candidly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Like Great Service

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 16, 2010
     | 5,899 views

    Are you a true servant of Christ? This sermon shows what is required to be called a true servant of Jesus.

    MORE LIKE GREAT SERVICE (All my sermons use illustrations for www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. ) In a popular televison commercial for a large insurance company that claims you can name your own price, the customer asks, “But will I still get good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees & Saducees Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    1) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES 2) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS GOD REQUIRES, 3) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS GOD GIVES

    There are many differences between Americans and Canadians. One prominent public one is the moral expectations that Americans require of the political leaders. Republican candidate Mitt Romney, has been striving expensively and perhaps successfully for the Republican Party nomination for President ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Justification By Faith Apart From Works

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    This sermon show how Abraham, David, and all believers are made right in the sight of God based on their faith apart from any efforts of their own

    The question of the ages is "How can sinful man be made right in the sight of a Holy God?" Can we work for it ? Ro. Ch 1-3 show that all are sinful. Paul asks the question "How were the Patriarchs justified?" I) ABRAHAM WAS JUSTIFIED WITHOUT WORKS Vss. 1-3 A) ABRAHAM’S WORKS Vs. 2 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,306 views

    63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

    There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 617 views

    Holy living demands self-denial, perseverance, and complete devotion to God. Though it comes with sacrifices, the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs. As believers, let us embrace the call to holiness, knowing that God’s grace will sustain us.

    Title: THE COST OF HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Holy living is a command and an essential aspect of the Christian journey. However, it comes with a cost—self-denial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.

    At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: James #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,899 views

    Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

    Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,288 views

    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,892 views

    Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

    PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Be Saved?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 3,765 views

    To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from the dead.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. JESUS saved me from sins and hell while I'm still alive, I know I am SAVED. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Tenants, Taxes, And Eternity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2014
     | 5,228 views

    Man will only (ever) think of himself and what he can get out of God. It's important to realize that what our government asks for is different than what God requires of us. He requires us to obey Him, in EVERYTHING we do.

    Tenants, Taxes, and Eternity Mark 12:1-27 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Tonight I’d like to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational