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  • John Newton avatar

    In The Mean Time...

    Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022
     | 1,664 views

    God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

    Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 7,083 views

    Paul the Pharisee knew everything about Temple sacrifices. Since Jesus made them obsolete and we are now priests, Paul made the conceptual leap that Christians are to be living sacrifices. Here's least 7 sacrifices we can make!

    LIVING SACRIFICES: Revolutionary Terminology Rom. 12:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAN YOU PULL A FAKE ON GOD? 1. A teenage girl tells the story of how she faked report card. “I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Accept The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2022
     | 2,436 views

    Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.

    Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    If you desire your Church to become more effective, then let’s follow Nehemiah’s example and raise the gates of ministry in each of our local assemblies.

    The Ministry of the Church – Pt. 2 SHM – 1/6/02 - Nehemiah Series We must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of Compassion, Cleansing, and Refreshing. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the church unfold before our eyes. Let’s do our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Satisfied With Christ?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    What counts in your life?

    Thornage 06-10-02 Philippians 3:4-14 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Paul Changes Bookkeepers

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 3, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,892 views

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    Paul Changes Bookkeepers Philippians 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/bookkeepers.html v. 7 is the key verse. It's a new kind of accounting. Ch. 1 was about having joy in spite of circumstances - the single mind. God works through it all for the furtherance of the gospel. Ch. 2 was about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Loving But......... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    God is loving but there are always consequences to sin!

    We have noted so far from the beginning of the Book of 1 Samuel that there was a High Priest at God’s Temple in Shiloh; his name was Eli, who came from the priestly line on Moses and Aaron. (show diagram) Eli had 2 sons who grew up in the Temple and were also priests but they were wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Lose Your Mind"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,552 views

    We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

    The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Not A Waste Material

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 314 views

    No matter what you have been through or how you feel, God values you deeply. You are not a waste material; you are a vessel of honour in God’s hands.

    YOU ARE NOT A WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: A Heart That Longs For God Psalm 119:33-40 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 3, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,064 views

    Psalm 119:33-40 is a passage that speaks of a heart devoted to God and transformed by His truth. This psalm is a heartfelt prayer for guidance, understanding, and revival.

    Transformed by Truth: A Heart That Longs for God Psalm 119:33-40 Introduction: Today, we are diving deep into Psalm 119:33-40, a passage that speaks of a heart devoted to God and transformed by His truth. This psalm is a heartfelt prayer for guidance, understanding, and revival. As we explore this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024
     | 989 views

    The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

    A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith Lift Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe - Intro Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,227 views

    I have seen the difference believing a lie will make upon my life, and I have experienced first hand, the freedom the truth makes when I build my life upon the truth.

    We are going to start a new series today, one that will take a look at the relationship between what we believe and how we live. It is entitled, “Lies we believe.” 1. Crisis of Trutha. We live in a society that has discarded the concept or notion that there is such a thing as “absolute truth.” i. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The God Of Gold Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,104 views

    How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

    (Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lesson In Stewardship

    Contributed by Herschel Smith on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    This sermon is designed to help individuals understand how to be a good steward of what God has given us.

    A Lesson In Stewardship I. Receiving of the Wealth (14-18) A. Unequally Divided (15a) B. Uniquely Decided (15b) C. Used Differently (16-18) II. Reckoning of the Workers (19-20,22) A. Time Allowed (19) B. Talents Accounted for (20a, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist