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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Be In The Know (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 28, 2019
     | 5,280 views

    2 Peter 1:3 says that God's power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him. Knowledge is key. Even though knowing is not enough, we must also be doers, we can't minimize the importance of knowing the Lord and his ways.

    BE IN THE KNOW Last week, in my sermon on having a fresh restart, I talked about being refreshed. I went to 2nd Pet. 1:3-13 and we did some audience participation and highlighted all the refreshing things in that passage. Peter said God's power has given us everything we need for life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Forward Pass

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2019
     | 4,192 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12

    2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12 The Forward Pass 22 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, reigned. 2 Ahaziah was forty-two ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Full Life

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,511 views

    To live a full life, follow the Lord fully with full faith in Him.

    Jill Briscoe offers a very interesting look at the way things have changed, especially with people my age or older. In the dim and distant past When life's tempo wasn't fast, Grandma used to rock and knit, Crochet, tat, and baby-sit. When the kids were in a jam, They could always count on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,712 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Ain’t Nobody Can Bless You Like Jesus Can!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,505 views

    If Jesus has God’s approval so do you because of your association and relationship with His Amazing Son! Abundant life is not Illusive , it’s exclusive and your entitled to it every single moment of your life!

    Ain’t Nobody can Bless you like Jesus Can! When you are willing to make Jesus a big part of your life, you can’t help but be Blessed. The longer you serve Him, the more you realize, how true the Word is and how faithful Jesus is to keep the Word and His Fathers Promises! Perspective is a funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man After God's Own Heart? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,657 views

    David committed adultery, and murder by proxie. And God brought a terrible but just judgment upon him that was rightly deserved. But then in Acts 13 we read that David was a man after God's own heart. How can that be?

    This sermon series is what I call “Comeback Kings.” It describes the lives of people in Scripture who had had potential for greatness, but whose lives were shattered because of something they or others had done. Ultimately, though they achieved victory from lives of defeat and became “comeback ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    "Love" should be more than just a buzzword for Christians. God showed his love for us when we were still sinners. Likewise, we should love our friends and our enemies alike and show it by treating them the way we want to be treated.

    [This sermon was preached on 8 July 2018, 7th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Years ago, a man came to me for help. His life was in a mess. When he looked to the past, he saw many relationships that had shipwrecked. Several of them were still haunting him almost daily. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Healing

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 29, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,044 views

    This sermon looks at God's divine healing and how we can and are to receive it. It looks at Jesus healing of the lame man by the pool of Bethesda, and then it looks at God's provision for healing.

    What We Believe Divine Healing John 5:1-15 When we look at the people around us what do we see? While people are adept at putting on faces and putting up fronts, the truth is that we see people who are hurting. We see people who are troubled and in need of peace. We see lonely people in need of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 4, 2018
     | 3,414 views

    Part five of this series focuses on Romans 12:11 pertaining to being slothful in handling our business.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 5 Scriptures: Romans 12:11 This is part five of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be looking at verse eleven where Paul continues to explain to the Christians in Rome what it means to have a renewed mind. When I was young my father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God's People Are Stuck With Ungodly Government Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,659 views

    1. Keep embracing the truth (Acts 24:22-25). 2. Keep helping people escape the tragedy (Acts 24:25-27). 3. Keep expanding your trust in God (Acts 24:27-25:12).

    When God's People Are Stuck with Ungodly Government The Book of Acts - Part 83 Acts 24:22-25:12 (Read Acts 24:22-27) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Back in Acts 21, the Apostle Paul arrived in Jerusalem to worship the Lord and deliver a generous love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Trinity

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 12, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,730 views

    This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe."

    (This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe.") What We Believe "The Trinity" Through many of the social media sites there’s a lot being said about the nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Extravagant Devotion To Jesus

    Contributed by David Mende on Nov 13, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,913 views

    This sermon challenges God's people to be completely devoted to Jesus on the basis of his infinite worth. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: I remember my college days when I was studying Masters in Computer Science. In 2001, the Lord touched my life and I was on fire for God! I would be very vocal about my faith and share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,000 views

    1. Hunt for opportunities to share (26:1-2). 2. Get a happy attitude about sharing (26:2). 3. Be hospitable in every situation (26:1-4). 4. Keep living in the hope of God's promise (26:4-8). 5. Be honest about who you are (26:9-11).

    How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 The Book of Acts - Part 84 Acts 25:9-26:11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 25, as we focus on how to give our Christian testimonies. Back in Acts 21, Paul arrived in Jerusalem at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i Do Believe; Help Me Overcome My Unbelief!"

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    Today we'll be looking at the story of Jesus casting an evil spirit out of a man's son. The sermon title is what the father said to Jesus. If we're honest with ourselves, we could say the same thing. We believe, but sometimes we struggle with unbelief.

    “I DO BELIEVE; HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF!” Mark 9:14-29 Today we'll be looking at the story of Jesus casting an evil spirit out of a man's son. The sermon title is what the man said to Jesus after he was questioned about whether or not he believed Jesus could help his son. Although this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Test!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,099 views

    As I read my Bible I find repeatedly that God does test people, and I'm convinced He is also testing me practically every day of my life. So, If God should come & say to us, 'Today is test day.' How would you do?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ