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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When It Comes To God's Law, Everything Hangs On Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2023
     | 2,619 views

    1. We must have godly love for our Master (vs. 34-38). 2. We must have godly love for other people (vs. 39). 3. We must receive God's love for ourselves (vs. 37-40).

    When It Comes to God's Law, Everything Hangs on Love The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22, thinking about the supreme importance God places on love. By this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    The Divine Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 11, 2021
     | 2,791 views

    The ascent to godliness begins in the heart of God’s love, in sovereignty of his purpose, process, and timing. He calls us to salvation in Jesus Christ. Reflecting upon God’s will and purposes for the world, we are challenged to acknowledge God’s call to discipleship, aspiring to godliness.

    We are curious people. People have a fascination about learning the “scoop” on other people. Live is approached like a virtual soap-opera. Some will intentionally go public with very private and personal areas of their life. There are a growing number of people who have given internet access to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifestyle Of Humility

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025
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     | 242 views

    Godly humility, a theme woven deeply into the fabric of Scripture, represents a fundamental aspect of the Christian life. Unlike worldly humility, which often centers on self-deprecation or false modesty, godly humility is rooted in acknowledging God's sovereignty and our dependence on Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Danger of Pride.” INTRODUCTION: Godly humility, a theme woven deeply into the fabric of Scripture, represents a fundamental aspect of the Christian life. Unlike worldly humility, which often centers on self-deprecation or false modesty, godly humility is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Demonstrated By Paul’s Conversion (Series: Lessons On Galatians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2018
     | 5,076 views

    Paul was well known even before his conversion; but it was not for any good thing he had done. He was known to be zealous for the Jewish faith, for which he persecuted Christians, but a meeting with Jesus changed his life.

    August 31, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Lesson: Demonstrated by Paul’s Conversion and Early Years as a Christian (1:13-17) Galatians 1.13-17 (KJV) 13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrewd Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2018
     | 4,307 views

    Sometimes God calls us to surrender our rights for the benefit of his kingdom.

    Shrewd Surrender (Acts 16:35-40) 1. Three violin manufactures have all done business for years on the same block in the small town of Cremona, Italy. After years of peaceful co-existence, the Amati family decided to put a sign in their shop window saying: “We make the best violins in Italy.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am With You

    Contributed by Rev Purvi Satvedi on Apr 26, 2019
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    Summary : God is present with his people in Sri Lanka,else where as He has promised to never leave them.

    OPEN : - Why such a pain for my Brothers and Sisters in Sri Lanka? - Why so much killing..violence ? - When will God judgment such cruelty ? - Why did God allow this to happen? When Rev. Billy Graham was addressed the world, he answered such questions, by saying “I don’t know, …(repeat).. but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Jealousy Follows Favor Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019
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     | 7,041 views

    No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Will You Leave Jesus?

    Contributed by David Mende on Mar 19, 2019
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     | 7,377 views

    What will you do when you face trials, temptations, and persecution? Will you leave Jesus or will you remain faithful to him? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Attrition among Christians is a common problem faced by several pastors and missionaries. For instance, according to Pew Research Center, in 2007, 78% of the American adults in the US considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Hans Krause avatar

    I Will Not Keep Silent!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 17,720 views

    Why are people so passionate to kill and torture good and innocent people who bring them God's good news? And what makes the gospel so compelling, that others will not keep silent about it?

    [Sermon preached on 14 January 2018, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Over the past few weeks I had a great opportunity to catch up with reading books that I have wanted to read for a long time. I would like to mention two books, in particular. The first is a book by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Questions Answered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2014
     | 7,822 views

    A study of Daniel chapter 12 revealing the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days

    Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Questions Answered 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. 4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014
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     | 7,293 views

    The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Get Ready

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013
     | 14,932 views

    Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

    Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stir It Up Part Xx - You Still Got Plenty

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 29, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,456 views

    Here is another message from Pastor Dre - We hope that you are blessed.

    Stir it Up Part XX "You still got plenty" Acts 14:19-20 19) And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20) Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Secrets Of Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020
     | 4,366 views

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-3 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024
     | 596 views

    Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

    Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic