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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Command To Love Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018
     | 11,266 views

    Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

    3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Iva4 The Law Hinders Growth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2020
     | 2,304 views

    Paul uses the example of the athlete because it was something his readers were familiar with, and the idea he wants to convey to them here is that they began the Christian life with dedication and enthusiasm.

    December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.4: The Law Hinders Growth (5:7-10) Galatians 5:7-10 (KJV) 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Connected Or Cut Off?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 14, 2021
     | 3,450 views

    This message looks at John 15 on the Vine and the Brances, and our need to be connected to Christ and to bear fruit.

    “ARE WE CONNECTED OR CUT OFF?” John 15:1-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 26, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/FN39VUxBCAk INTRODUCTION: 1) When we look at the Gospels, we find that Jesus was particularly gifted at pointing out aspects of daily life to bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021
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     | 7,464 views

    Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,729 views

    On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

    A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Restore With Gentle Love Galatians 6:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
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     | 832 views

    Restoration is a vital aspect of our Christian walk. Galatians 6:1 challenges us to approach others with love, humility, and gentleness. Restoration is not about judgment or superiority; it’s about reflecting God’s grace.

    Go! And Restore with Gentle Love Galatians 6:1 Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series with a message focused on restoration—a vital aspect of our Christian walk. Our key text comes from Galatians 6:1 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Manifesting God's Transformative Power Galatians 5:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024
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     | 1,369 views

    In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul illuminates the characteristics that should be evident in the lives of believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit. Let us delve into this passage together and discover how we can manifest the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives.

    Fruit of the Spirit: Manifesting God's Transformative Power Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we embark on a journey into the heart of God's Word as we explore the transformative power of the fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. In these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Seed

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 26, 2018
     | 2,981 views

    As a seed is buried and it dies to all the conditions around it and resurrects with resistance to them all and germinates then grows into a tree bearing many fruits who would become seeds to be planted for more fruit bearing, seed producing trees

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LIKE A SEED John 19:38-42 King James Version (KJV) 38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 20 – Bearing Persecution But The Lord Provides Mercy And Compassion - Chapter 3:30-32 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2025
     | 113 views

    We are going to look at reproach and then at the rejection of Israel before restoration. Compassion is of God and even in rejection the Lord is compassionate. The LORD has caused the nation grief but His compassion will bring them through.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 20 – BEARING PERSECUTION BUT THE LORD PROVIDES MERCY AND COMPASSION - CHAPTER 3:30-32 PART [28]. HUMILITY MEANS SUBMISSION IN GOD’S WILL {{Lamentations 3:30 “Let him give his cheek to the smiter. Let him be filled with reproach.”}} This verse ends the 5-verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Is... Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
     | 3,950 views

    What do we have to be thankful for, and how do we go about expressing thankfulness to God?

    Anybody have anything special planned for the weekend? Anybody having a big Thanksgiving dinner? What’s on the menu? PARTICIPATION We’re going to be heading to Halifax this afternoon, coming back Tuesday morning. So we’ll have our Thanksgiving dinner there with Shera’s family. Thanksgiving with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Family Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 20,445 views

    Two-fold: first, to recognize that the relationships/inter-connections within this church family are first and foremost a product of the redeeming, providential work of God the Father. Secondly, the result of this reality should be a response of celebra

    WAC2BL: Family Scripture Text: Ephesians 1.3-8 INTRODUCTION Aren’t families a funny-thing!?! They come in all-kinds of shapes-and-sizes ~ …each with a different-personality-and-style! For-example, you’ve got Ray-and-Deborah Barone (of Everyone Loves Raymond), …on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Messiah Who Blesses Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,342 views

    If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

    A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Feeling Forgotten

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
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     | 14,707 views

    If you have ever been abandoned and disappointed by other people, if you have ever felt forgotten by God, Genesis 40 has a word for you.

    (A few years ago, I called the IRS. I was really anxious to have them correct a mistake they’d made. They were saying I only had one daughter, when I knew perfectly well that I had two. In fact, the daughter they said didn’t exist was the one that was costing me the most money. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
     | 4,697 views

    I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

    NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Waste Of Grace

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    Learning how we waste God’s grace by sitting idle and not bearing fruit.

    THE PARABLE OF THE PROCRASTINATOR HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THERE WERE THREE DEMONS TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO CONQUER THE WORLD. THE FIRST DEMONS WENT AROUND PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, ’THERE IS NO GOD!’ BUT EVEN THOUGH FEW PEOPLE ACTED AS IF THERE WAS A GOD, THEY KNEW IN THEIR HEARTS THAT THIS MESSAGE WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist