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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Charity's Preeminence

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 4, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    To establish the preeminence, potentials, and the permanence of charity (love). Charity must hold first place and influence all that we do in word and deed unto God, the Lord, and all people. Without charity, we make nothing, are nothing, and profiteth in nothing.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Charity's Preeminence 2. Charity's Potentials 3. Charity's Permanence Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Charity's Preeminence." Paul wrote to the church at Corinth regarding: "The Preeminence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Giving Game.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022
     | 1,407 views

    The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

    The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

    Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Spiritual Slumber Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,865 views

    It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

    SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Chosen Fast

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2025
     | 747 views

    We look at 4 wrong motivations for Fasting, HOW we're to Fast, 7 Types of Fasts, 7 Purposes of Fasting, and 5 correct Motivations for Fasting. We also do a thumbnail sketch of Isaiah 58, where God does a critique of Israel's fasting practices.

    GOD’S CHOSEN FAST Isa. 58:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Modern People Know So Much 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lose The Weight Of Complacency Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,922 views

    The first in a series used at New Year’s. We Christians can get used to a routine of "being good." We need to break free from complacency and push ourselves to spiritual excellence.

    Lose the weight of complacency Purpose: To challenge us to break free from status quo personal Christianity. 1. These are a few of my favorite things: · Chocolate Ice Cream sprinkled with dry coffee grounds, anything that begins with the words Little Debbie, any restaurant that ends with the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,485 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,475 views

    Many thanks to Pastor Jonathan Russell of Raymond Rd Baptist Church in Mississippi for his excellent outline regarding Ahithophel. This message looks at the biblical concept of repentance and forgiveness and the consequences of not following that pattern

    Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church? 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 (NIV) 10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 3,517 views

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Prayer For The One You Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,712 views

    How do you pray for one you love dearly? Paul demonstrates a prayer for abounding love, knowledge, insight, discernment of excellence, purity without offense, righteous fruit and glory to God.

    7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Fortifying Your Mind

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    The key to overcoming anxiety is prayer! It is only when we fill our minds and live in accordance with whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy that the peace of God is granted.

    Fortifying the Mind Philippians 4:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before Apostle Paul finished his letter with thanks and personal greetings, he gave five ways the Philippians could fortify their minds so that they might live their lives worthy of the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Model Family Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 2, 2025
     | 280 views

    Hebrews 13 rarely used rarely to explain the family principles. It is an excellent passage to talk about a Model Christian Family. This family has charity, Hospitality, Spirituality, Chastity, Prosperity, Security, and Stability.

    Theme: Model Family Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 ?Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The theme for this month is ‘Holy family’. The theme for the day is ‘Model Christian Family.’ Hebrews 13 rarely used rarely to explain the family principles. But I see it as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How God Anointed Jesus Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 585 views

    The anointing was God’s seal of approval upon Jesus’ life and ministry. It empowered Him to confront evil, restore the broken, and do the will of the Father with excellence and impact. That same anointing is available for believers today.

    HOW GOD ANOINTED JESUS OF NAZARETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:38 “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” INTRODUCTION: The anointing is God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018
     | 2,395 views

    The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic