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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Regaining Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,299 views

    If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

    I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water To Wine

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,270 views

    In his first miracle in a little town called Cana, Jesus shows that God moves in the ordinary parts of our lives to bring about the extraordinary, all in an effort to build our faith in him.

    Water to Wine John 2:1-11 January 20, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] I love the fact that Jesus did his first miracle at a wedding in a small Galilee town called Cana. Verse 1 introduces the story by stating, “On the third day a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,604 views

    When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

    The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vanity

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    The soul is the hallmark of man's existence. Therefore, effort must be geared towards things that will nourish and enrich the soul. Unfortunately, what we seek today are the things that glorify the flesh to the detriment of our soul.

    "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 The above passage of the scriptures makes us understand that the whole essence of man is centred on the soul. No wonder the book of Genesis told us that man became a living soul when God breathed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hoping In The Lord's Mercy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014
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    To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to Divine effort of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on the cross of calvary.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it according to your human effort or divine effort? Divine effort II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Absolute Certainty Or Mere Sincerity? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 27, 2022
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     | 3,994 views

    Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. These were certainly sincere in their efforts, but they were not found worthy to gain access to the kingdom.

    Absolute Certainty or Mere Sincerity? Matthew 7: 21-23 As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we come to the portion of the message where Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. As we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Value Most?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023
     | 2,032 views

    What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

    What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024
     | 662 views

    But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

    Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025
     | 380 views

    The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

    Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Opening Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 896 views

    A divine opening is a supernatural opportunity orchestrated by God to grant access, breakthrough, or fulfilment of His promises. It signifies a door opened by God's power that cannot be hindered or shut by human effort.

    Title: DIVINE OPENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22; 1 Corinthians 16:9; John 10:9; Acts 16:26; Psalm 24:7 INTRODUCTION: A divine opening is a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Training In An Instant!

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
     | 4 views

    Why is it that we don’t just live in a just add water kind of world. Some things, you have to put some time and effort into them if you want to be successful at them.

    Training in an instant! Ever wanted to get physically fit or lose weight? You buy workout video and that doesn’t make you fit at all! You buy barbells and that doesn’t make you fit at all! You buy nasty tasting protein drinks and that doesn’t make you fit at all! Finally you realize, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Appropriating God's Promise

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2007
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     | 5,088 views

    The promised land is God’s gift to Israel, but this gift did not come without human efforts. The people needs to trust God and be obedient to His Law. This is the key to appropriating God’s promise in life.

    Moses has died. Joshua has taken on the task of leading Israel. - In this speech, God announces that Israel is going to finally take possession of the promised Land. - This was God’s promise to Abraham - remember in the Sunday School, we learnt of God’s promise of a land, a seed and the blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Knew You Were Hard! Don't Withhold The Little?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    Often we will withhold little things because we don’t see the potential value of our little gift. 5 talents, 2 talents, or 1 talent give your best effort!

    I KNEW YOU WERE HARD! Don’t withhold the little! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FAITH CAN ALWAYS BE SEEN BY LITTLE DEEDS AND ACTIONS OF LOVE! I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND TOTAL COMMITMENT? A. INTRODUCTION: 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Carr avatar

    It's Not What You Know

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    Religion has been described as following a set pattern of dos and don’ts, an outward expression with no inward authenticity, or the human effort to reach God. Religion knows about God without knowing Him.

    At about the end of May and the first part of June hundreds of thousands of students walk across stages and platforms to receive a diploma. This is something they have been working hard for. During the WMU graduation on May 21, Mr. Probasko’s last statements to the class of 2006 was, “Would the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

    1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational