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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

    Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sincerely Yours – Share Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    Sincere love demands we share our resources and practice hospitality.

    Sincerely Yours – Sharing Romans 12:13 A young man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at McDonald’s. He noticed that they had ordered one meal, and an extra drink cup. As he watched, the gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries, one for him, one for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Gift Worth Giving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,365 views

    Changing Our View of Gift Giving at Christmas to Gifts of Grace

    The Gift A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of time. And yet, true to the, not only to the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 8,474 views

    God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

    1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy Given And Received

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    While becoming merciful is not easily attainable, from Jesus’ words we learn that mercy grows best in the fertile souls of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake.

    Mercy Given and Received Matthew 5:7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” The Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5-7 is “one of the best known and most extensively studied discourses in the world.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of The Divine

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2020
     | 3,607 views

    On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father

    May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020
     | 4,713 views

    Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

    Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "blessed Are You Who Trust In Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,534 views

    A sermon about what it means to be blessed.

    “Blessed are You who Trust in Jesus” Matthew 5:1-12 This is the beginning of, arguably, Jesus’ most famous sermon. It begins in Matthew Chapter 5 and goes all the way to the end of Matthew Chapter 7 where it ends with: “When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In The Midst Of Our Struggles

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019
     | 6,954 views

    Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

    In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Our Struggles

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019
     | 7,295 views

    Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

    In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Fast Do Not Advertise

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult.

    When you Fast – Do not Advertise Introduction: Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult. (But Fasting is not hunger strike). In the passage that was read to us… we find that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Healthy Christ-Follower

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018
     | 2,606 views

    The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

    The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Parenting Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018
     | 7,064 views

    The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

    This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,322 views

    WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

    COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Invites Us To Talk To Him Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,477 views

    This sermon will look at some basic guidelines to prayer and a model of prayer called ACTS. It will then conclude with mountain moving prayer.

    God Invites us to Talk to Him Matthew 6:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Part one of this series focused on the fact that God does not change and still performs miracles for His children who pray in accordance with His will and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist