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  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Put First Things First Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

    Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Covenant Keeper. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,130 views

    This message focuses on what a follower of Christ looks like as they sincerely sek to live as God would have them live.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A COVENANT KEEPER. HOSEA 8:1-14 INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF HOSEA, AS WE HAVE SEEN THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES THUS FAR, IS A BOOK OF JUDGMENT. JUDGMENT BOOKS ARE FILLED WITH “NEGATIVES”. WHAT GOD WILL DO AS A RESULT OF UNFAITHFULNESS, SIN, ETC. THIS MORNING, I WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Cake

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 23, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    A recipe for a Christmas Cake and all that the ingredients mean.

    The Christmas Cake. This sermon has been altered from a responsive sermon that was originally preached at the Anglican Parish of Halswell, Prebbleton, Canterbury and purloined by Mrs Heather Hodgkinson who preached a slightly altered version at The Sydenham Corps of the Salvation Army, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Growing Faith Through Scripture

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 4, 2023
     | 633 views

    Growing Faith Through Scripture

    Introduction: Today, we look into the profound responsibility bestowed upon parents by the Old Testament to instill their children's minds with the sacred teachings of Scripture. As we explore Deuteronomy 6:7, we'll uncover the timeless wisdom that emphasizes the role parents play in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Hope Of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 299 views

    Hebrews 9:28 highlights three powerful truths: the finality of Christ's sacrifice, the certainty of His return, and the salvation He brings. Let's delve into these truths and see how they transform our lives.

    The Hope of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Introduction Today, we explore a verse that encapsulates the hope and assurance we have as believers in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:28 says: Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): "So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wonder Of Christmas – Philippians 2:5-11 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 2, 2022
     | 1,761 views

    What God wants to do in our lives is something that's just, well, it's wondrous. Now when we do get this idea, we get the wonder of Christmas, when we realize that God came down to earth, we recognize that God was 100% God and 100% man in Jesus Christ

    Philippians 2:5-11 Series: Choosing Joy in a Post-Traumatic World I think that there's a lot of confusion associated around Christmas in the lives of people. You've got this very, very significant event of Christmas, while at the same time almost a carnival atmosphere going on in society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God In Three Persons - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 9, 2011
     | 4,441 views

    an exposition of the doctrine of the Trinity, why it's important, and what it means if we get it wrong - part 2 of a two part message

    God in Three Persons TCF Sermon – part 2 October 23, 2011 In our house church we’re studying the book of Acts, and this past Wednesday, we were in Acts 20, and talked about the story of Eutychus. If you don’t remember the story, Eutychus is the boy who fell asleep during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2002
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     | 7,667 views

    Holiness is more than merely a matter of religious activities. God is not near as concerned with our methods of ministry as He is our motives of ministry. That’s because God is not so concerned with the surface of man as He is with the spirit of man.

    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart Text: Eph.6: 6; Mark 7: 18-19a Intro: It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian without a change of heart. Everything about trusting Christ as ones Savior affects the heart. If there has been no change of heart, there has been no conversion. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Comes Near Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    People reach out in crisis. Those who reach out to God find that He comes near. God’s nearness has its effects upon the saved & the sinner alike.

    ISAIAH 33: 13-17 A FUTURE FOR THE FAITHFUL God here promises to come near and deliver His people from the destruction of their enemies. This great deliverance is not enacted from afar but by Him coming near in authority and power and making Himself known. This presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Shared Privilege

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    An All Saints' Day sermon about celebrating the people in our lives who have followed Christ's command of love and our call to do the same.

    Dorothea Hertzberg served a term as a Peace Corps volunteer in the tiny, impoverished African country of Burkina Faso. One swelteringly hot day she was riding her bicycle along a cattle trail, when she felt something in the machinery snap. The wheels of the bike still turned, as did the pedals, but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Hypostatic Union

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 5,774 views

    A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

    HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,210 views

    We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Heart Of Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015
     | 17,022 views

    The bible speaks often about the heart. It is more than the blood-pump in our chests, it is all-encompassing to our lives. This lesson looks at some if the ways "heart" is used in scripture.

    1. Last week we spoke of the relationship of our actions and our hearts -- our actions show our hearts 2. The Bible has much to say about the heart a. Can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17.9) b. To be used fully for God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 c. Impacts our appearance A merry heart makes a cheerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Gospel? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2023
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     | 1,020 views

    1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

    Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Christ. The text we are considering for our 2023 Passion Week meditations is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Last night was Maundy Thursday, and we focused on Christ. Tonight is Good Friday, and we will focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Enduring Faith In The Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 909 views

    In 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, the Apostle Paul offers insights that inspire us to maintain unwavering hope and steadfastness in our Christian journey.

    Enduring Faith in the Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NLT): "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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