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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Saved By Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,131 views

    In Titus 3:5, we encounter a profound truth - our salvation is not earned through our own efforts, but it is a gift of God's mercy and grace.

    "Saved by Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Good day, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound message contained within Titus 3:5 from the New Living Translation: "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Supernatural Advantages Of Believers (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025
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    The supernatural advantage of believers is the unique grace and divine support they receive from God, allowing them to overcome challenges and achieve what human effort alone cannot.

    Title: SUPERNATURAL ADVANTAGES OF BELIEVERS (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 1:3 Supporting Texts: 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: As we conclude this series, we reflect on the abundant and unending blessings that are the heritage of believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Failed Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2023
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    When it comes to fatherhood, bad examples from Scripture can be good examples, once you know what a failed father has done wrong. Eli was a bad example. But what did he do wrong, and what can we learn from him so we can build better fathers?

    Someone once said that everyone is an example to others - some are GOOD examples, and some are BAD. And, believe it or not, bad examples can be good examples for us. For example, Eli was a “GOOD EXAMPLE” of a bad example of how to be a father. But before we get to Eli’s story (and what we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Backfiring Schemes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    What happens when everyone does the wrong thing? We find that in this chapter - and how God gets His way despite our best efforts to mess up!

    Do you ever find a situation where absolutely everybody does the wrong thing - and yet God still gets His way? That’s what we find in Genesis 27. Everyone - Isaac, Essau, Jacob, and Rebekah - all have plans they want hatched and so they go about trying to maneuver God’s blessing to their benefit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Threefold Failure

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
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    It is only when one realizes that all their own efforts have failed them in wining favor with God. Only then will one turn to the Lord in true repentance and ask for mercy.

    A THREEFOLD FAILURE Mark 10:17-27 The rich young ruler; a man with NO PEACE in his heart. A man who had failed to win favor with God His Religion had failed to give him peace with God His Riches had failed to give him peace in his heart His Righteousness had failed to give him peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
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    This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
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     | 8,962 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008
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     | 6,039 views

    Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

    NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God! The Great Rewarder

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 17, 2011
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    Those who diligently seek after God to please Him and make sincere efforts to follow His precepts and commands will be rewarded by God who promised this in His Word.

    Mat 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping New Year Resolutions

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Jan 7, 2018
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    When life is not going the way you want, it is human nature to review and promise oneself to redouble effort and do better. Here lies the root of the New Year resolution.

    A New You in a New Year: How to Keep New Year Resolutions Mark 1 : 4 – 11 Welcome to a New Year and welcome to the first Sunday in the New Year. In the church Calendar, it is the Baptism of the Lord and the Epiphany. Today we celebrate with the Church universal the giving of the Christ child and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Never Quench The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 12, 2018
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     | 7,655 views

    The Holy Spirit is our Guide today and we must be open to His direction. When we try to go our own way we quench His efforts.

    1. 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Am A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013
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     | 29,690 views

    If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

    I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Final Product

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013
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     | 4,810 views

    Our goal is to grow to be like Christ, exemplified by a certain belief, conduct, values, priorities and relationships. We are to make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him.

    RECAP – 2 Pet 3:8-13 • Peter reminded the people of the impending return of Christ and the end of this world by fire. • We are to THINK ETERNAL and invest in things that cannot be burned up, because what we do today has a bearing for the world to come. • The fact that HEAVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When God Called Moses

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 10,212 views

    God gave Moses a call to serve him at a time when Moses's schedule was busy, His situation was bleak, and his previous efforts for service had been barren.

    *WHEN GOD CALLED MOSES* Call of Moses Series Exodus 3:1-12 Dorn Ridge September 16, 2012 (Apx. 25% of message from Preach for a year #2 by Roger Campbell) INTRODUCTION 1.) The Setting of This Text. A.) Moses is in Midian. B.) Israel is in misery. 2.) God Calls Moses to Deliver His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Somebody Stop The World. I Want To Get Off! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,588 views

    An effort to helpl my audience have a greater peace concerning family stress and crises and to begin building real spiritual resources that will help them cope with them in their home

    Matthew 6:6-34; There’s a lot of stress going on out there, and a lot of that stress has been associated with the workplace. Maybe you’ve seen some of the signs of it; like this one of a zebra who says, “I think it’s stress.” Or, maybe you’ve seen this stress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ