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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Help Others

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 23, 2023
     | 1,061 views

    The foot washing narrative, John 13:1-20 is all about servant leadership.

    Help Others John 13:12-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 So when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 “You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 “If I then, the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Strength And Contribution Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 1,241 views

    Faith attempting to complete the Great Commission. You can learn from successful leaders.

    1. Faith to plant 100,000 new churches. Suliasi Kurulo, Fiji. Suliasi was a government engineer who began knocking on every door on his island in Fiji, then planted a church to finish the task. Next, he planned to knock on every door of every island in Fiji and build over 300 churches to complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have We Passed The Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,734 views

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests.

    We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests. How we manage those tests depends on our individual character. There are some tests that we can study for, as in an academic test (school). As Christians, we should be reading our Bibles continually, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The "be" Attitudes 01

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,526 views

    This is the first message in a series on the sermon on the mount. This message and several afterwards focus on the beatitudes. This message is meant to introduce the series

    INTRODUCTION: IT CAN EASILY BE SAID BY WHAT WE HAVE JUST SEEN THAT OUR ATTITUDE AFFECTS ARE ALTITUDE. WHEN JESUS WAS ON EARTH, HE WAS HERE TO BE PRESENTED AND ACCEPTED AS THE MESSIAH. WERE THAT TO ACTUALLY HAVE HAPPENED, BIBLICAL SCHOLARS CONCLUDE THAT THIS WOULD HAVE BROUGHT THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven - Behind The Curtain Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 26, 2022
     | 1,979 views

    People are curious. We want to know what's "behind the curtain." Revelation unveils the "behind the scenes" of our world.

    Trip to convention in Orlando. In the main reception hall, a huge area draped off, nearly two stories high. Couldn’t help myself. I needed to see what was behind the curtain. (Pics) Human nature to want to know what’s really going on. In this case, just a mess of construction materials, dust and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are His Disciples

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 1,132 views

    How do we become disciples of Jesus?

    John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons From The Parable Of The Talents" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 5, 2024
     | 2,205 views

    Just as the faithful servants invested their talents, invest your gifts wisely in Kingdom endeavors. Whether it's serving in ministry, using your skills to bless others, or stewarding your resources for God's purposes, be intentional in maximizing your potential for God's glory.

    Title: "Maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want us to explore a timeless parable that teaches us valuable lessons about stewardship and the wise use of the gifts and talents that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022
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     | 3,151 views

    We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

    THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setting The Tone For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,931 views

    Isaiah in 700 B.C. set the stage for what we believe as Christians today, a strong evidence for the truth of the Gospel and an encouragement to our faith.

    Setting the Tone for Jesus (Isaiah 7:1-17, 8:1-4, 9:1-7). 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Receiving And Rejecting The Light

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2021
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     | 2,315 views

    John tells us in the prologue of his Gospel that the Light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness that represents the sins of humanity. Some turn to the Light and others reject it, missing out on the blessings of salvation and eternal life.

    In the prologue to his Gospel, John presents the Lord Jesus Christ as "the Light" that shines in darkness, and that it was John the Baptist who bore witness of His Light. The Light of Christ is offered to everyone, yet not all wanted the Light of Christ to shine upon them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022
     | 4,925 views

    When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

    Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watersheds: What Radical Shifts Define Your Life?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 1,674 views

    There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing.

    There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing. Others took place. Going from teens to twenties. 18 to 27 was the most destructive period of my life. Total disaster. Yet the mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Disciplined Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 1,276 views

    Disciplined prayer is a prayer method that began in the 4th century and is used to quiet the static in our mind, reduce the mental noise and improve the receptivity of our communication with God.

    Tonight we're going to take a look at yet another type of Prayer. This prayer is known as disciplined prayer. I know as we are looking at different types of Prayer you're going to hear a lot of repetition because as I said before, these techniques tend to overlap each other. But think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safeguarding Sunday - Visionary View: "guardians Of The Shelter: A Corporate Responsibility" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,109 views

    On this Safeguarding Sunday, we embark on an expository journey into Psalm 91, not merely as a personal refuge but as a corporate prayer inviting us into collective responsibility.

    Safeguarding Sunday - Visionary View: "Guardians of the Shelter: A Corporate Responsibility" Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of Psalm 91, not merely as a personal refuge but as a corporate prayer that beckons us into collective responsibility. In the poetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Thy Way: The First Time Jesus Used This Phrase Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 6, 2020
     | 4,186 views

    Relationships matter. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had much to say about right relationships between His disciples, God--and each other. This is the first time Jesus used the phrase, "go thy way",

    Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount. How many of us love this passage of Scripture? Even though this was not the first message Jesus ever preached, He did preach it, and it was one of the longest messages anyone heard Him speak. He started this message with the Beatitudes, a series of sayings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist