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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 5: Be Ye Holy For I Am Holy

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2021
     | 1,771 views

    This is the firth study in the series on 1 Peter

    Be Ye Holy for I Am Holy Introduction In the last lesson, we saw that our hope is grounded in the Scripture of the Old Testament, in particular, the prophecies contained concerning Christ. In addition to this is the content of the Gospel which had been preached to the believers Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where There Is Unity, God Exists

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
     | 344 views

    Acts 6

    WHERE UNITY IS, GOD EXISTS (ACTS 6:1-7) Today my message is on the real church. It’s been said, “Anyone can love the ideal church. The challenge is to love the real church.” In the church where I was the pastor to the English congregation of a Chinese church, the aging senior pastor on the Chinese ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Shall Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 25, 2022
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    Based on Ex. 20:15 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider biblical antidotes to stealing.

    “YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” Ex. 20:15 FBCF – 7/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lawyer speaking to prisoner: “Well, Johnny, so you want me to defend you? You have any money? “No, but I’ve got a mule, a few chickens, & a hog or two.” “That will do fine. So what are you accused of stealing?” “Oh, a mule, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Transformed Lives: Setting Our Minds On Things Above Colossians 3:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 1,726 views

    In Colossians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul offers profound wisdom on how we should approach life as followers of Christ. Let us explore these verses together and discover how we can live transformed lives by setting our minds on things above.

    Living Transformed Lives: Setting Our Minds on Things Above Colossians 3:1-2 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, as we gather today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the eternal truths found in God's Word. In Colossians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul offers profound wisdom on how we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "unless A Kernel Of Wheat Falls To The Ground And Dies..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2024
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     | 3,633 views

    A sermon about loss and renewal.

    “Unless a Kernel of Wheat falls to the Ground and Dies…” John 12:20-33 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus unveils the pattern of life we all experience as human beings on this earth. It is the pattern of life for all living things. Jesus says, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Escaping The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 5, 2025
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    Prayers to address the syndrome of the enemy within.

    There was once a head of state in West Africa, Burkina Faso to be exact. Captain Thomas Sankara. He was interviewed back then, and they asked him what if his 2nd in command wanted to overthrow him? He said, if that situation ever occurred, it would be too late by the time he found out. That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Creation: Transformed By Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 31, 2023
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     | 3,913 views

    In 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth encapsulated in this verse, unraveling the profound implications for our lives.

    A New Creation: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), the Apostle Paul declares, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Noticeable Change

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
     | 1,387 views

    Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

    A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask In My Name

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,859 views

    Jesus wants us to have a relationship with our Father in Heaven, and in that relationship we are to ask Him for things that align with His will, doing so in the name of Jasus.

    Ask in my Name And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. John 16:23 The verse that I am using today comes from a bigger picture of Jesus telling His disciples that He will be physically leaving them, that He must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
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     | 1,954 views

    To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

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    Who Is This?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2025
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     | 1,720 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday.

    "Who Is This?" Matthew 21:1-11 What were people waving palm branches about 2,000 years ago when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey? What did they expect would happen? What did they want from Jesus? What do you want from Jesus? What do I want? Why are we waving palm branches ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritual Growth Requires Faithfulness

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 25, 2024
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    The Gospel is able to penetrate in all seasons, if we are willing to share it. This is what Acts teaches us, those around Saul demonstrate, now it’s our time. It is our time to react in a way that shows people Jesus, not ourselves!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 13 Spiritual Growth requires Faithfulness Acts 9:23 – 9:31 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Righteousness: A Lifeline For All. Ezekiel 33:10-16

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024
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     | 718 views

    A message of hope for us realizing that we will not go under in the times we live in. There is a lifeline if we ask for it.

    The Call to Righteousness: A Lifeline for All. Ezekiel 33:10-16 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In His Right Mind

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,280 views

    Meet Jesus. Share Jesus.

    In His Right Mind Luke 8:26-39 This is a radical passage of Scripture, and not just because the Geresene man was demon possessed. Jesus and His disciples got in a boat and crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. In doing this, Jesus was crossing boundaries… …boundaries that had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025
     | 215 views

    There is a remarkable difference between heaven and hell as we see here in this passage.

    Title: The Great Divide Theme: To show the difference between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 – 31 Note: This message is part of a series I called the DNA of a Christian. It covers essential doctrines that Christians need to believe. It makes us who we are. In this message, although I leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God