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  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
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     | 4,769 views

    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 21, 2011
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     | 14,200 views

    Jesus says we are the salt of the earth and light of the world. We have an identity that cannot be ignored, and an influence that cannot be neglected. We need to be intentional about it. The Lord expects us to be salt and light for our generation.

    Who do you think you are? • You are an ambassador of Christ, You are God’s masterpiece, and you are an overcomer, through Christ who loves you. • Today, we want to hear what Jesus says in Matt 5:13-16. Jesus says that you are the salt of the earth and you are the light of the world. • Not you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 11,539 views

    Hope. It’s absolutely essential to life.The hope the world offers is based on our wants, desires and conjectures, but the hope Scripture talks about is different. This hope is as an expectation based on the truth and promises of God.

    The Power of the Resurrection: Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their schoolwork during stays in the city's hospitals. One day, a teacher who was assigned to the program received a call asking her to visit a child. She took the child's ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Battle Cry Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018
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     | 13,753 views

    In Revelation 2:1-7 Christ sees not only our works but our heart. As believers He calls us back to our first love in a Battle Cry of Love. Christ clarifies His expectation for the church.

    Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and it’s obvious that a lot of people really love this day. Some love the pure competition of football. Others, are Patriots or Eagles fans. Some paid out as much as $10 000US for a ticket. Some love to tailgate party, others are looking forward to eating their body ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding A Place Of Safety

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2018
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    Jesus didn’t promise us a life without pain and suffering. In fact, it was just the opposite. He told his followers that they shouldn’t expect to get along in this world any better than He did.

    4-27-04 Title: Finding a Place of Safety Text: “And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
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     | 7,112 views

    Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

    Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With One Foot In Eternity Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 24, 2017
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     | 12,450 views

    In Paul's "to live is Christ, to die is gain," we learn a new boldness, a singlemindedness, and a fearless approach to death when God brings it. We can serve God fully with yearning expectation for the life to come.

    Philippians 1:21-26 Living with One Foot in Eternity Over the next four weeks, we’ll look at the tiny New Testament book of Philippians. It’s actually a letter the Apostle Paul wrote around 61 AD to the church in Philippi. Paul wrote from prison in Rome, probably during his first imprisonment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 13, 2021
     | 4,321 views

    As Paul continues to encourage and exhort the Thessalonian believers, he offers guidance regarding the Lord's return. His wise instruction reveals what to expect as we draw nearer to the Lord's coming.

    The King is Coming 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-7 In our last study Paul dealt with the comfort and assurance of the rapture of the church that would include all of those who have been born again, living and dead alike. Now he turns his attention to the Day of the Lord. Apparently after Paul’s departure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021
     | 3,215 views

    God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

    1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Lowly King Of Kings Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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     | 4,653 views

    When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

    Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Occupy Till I Come

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 24, 2022
     | 8,591 views

    You are saved to serve and not to be served. Your occupation is to win souls to God's kingdom. God expects to make 'profit' from your salvation. You are a fruit bearing tree planted by God.

    TEXT: Luke 19:13 "And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." SAVED TO SERVE God has deposited his grace upon your life for a purpose. He called and chose you from the darkness of this world for a reason. He made you the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To Unfulfilled Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jun 8, 2021
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     | 1,867 views

    In this present pandemic crisis, many are pondering on these questions. I prayed to God for healing, restoration, for growth... but my prayers were not answered at least not as expected. Does God decide not to hear my prayers? Is he despising me?

    Beloved in Christ, God has given us the authority (John1:12) to become his child, whereby, to exercise the authority: to pray and to live in the fulfillment of his plan. A child of God releases healing and other deliverances from his life by the authority given by God. That same God exercises his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be One Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023
     | 2,088 views

    Wedding brings two individuals to the one accord with the understanding to love, forgive and move forward. The only commitment God expects till death. Young couples struggle in these days. Here is the strength for the newly married and young couples.

    Wedding Sermon Matthew 18:18-20 Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endures forever!! I would like to share with you from the above passage about the importance of married life. Keep in your mind the below three thoughts. Be Together Believe together Become together 1. BE TOGETHER Marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,631 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024
     | 2,541 views

    There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

    Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ