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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    What Is This Thing Called Love?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 8, 2023
     | 999 views

    Love for God must always come before love for any earthly object of our affection.

    Everybody knows what love is, right? Love is what makes you sit up all night assembling the bicycle for your daughter’s birthday, or leave the board meeting early to make it to your son’s soccer game. Is that the same thing as the love that makes your mouth go dry and your heart beat fast when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Counsel For The Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,615 views

    The people of God’s church must be on guard against the ploys of Satan to discourage, divide, and defile, and thereby to hinder or halt the work of God.

    Counsel For The Church Text: 1 Cor.15: 58 Intro: In the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Paul is seeking to prove the resurrection of the saints, using the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of proof. He points out that just as Christ arose from the grave with a glorified body, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Tongue Talkers

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    their are four functions of the tongue to gauge us, to guide us, to gird us, and to guard us this sermon explains all four.

    TONGUE TALKERS John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Let us pray! You’re probably wondering what has tongue talkers got to do with the verse he just read. Well hang in there it’s all going to come together. Turn with me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
     | 6,224 views

    Every believer is to guard their heart because the truth is that even believers will live one of two ways and the breastplate is the deciding factor

    STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD 1 Kings 19:1-19 A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8) It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idols

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    Many things can become idols. We must always guard against putting people or things before Christ.

    Idols I. Introduction A. Read Isaiah 46: 1-10 1. God has and always will be a “jealous” God. a. Ex. 20: 3 – the first commandment b. Ex. 34: 13 – My name is Jealous! 1. God can be moved to jealousy. 2. Greatest commandment: love the Lord thy God with all thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cleansed Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 13, 2019
     | 4,178 views

    CHURCHES MUST BE ON GUARD AGAINST THE MODERN DAY INFLUX OF UNBIBLICAL DOCTRINE THAT CAN INVADE IT'S WALLS.

    A CLEANSED CHURCH REVELATION 2:18-29 THIS IS THE FOURTH OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT JESUS GIVES TO SEVEN CHURCHES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF WHAT IS NOW TURKEY. EACH OF THESE CHURCHES HAS A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO OUR CHURCH TODAY FOR IT’S ADVANCEMENT. EPHESUS WAS A LARGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Holy In A Sexualised World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 126 views

    Holiness in a sexualised world is possible when we intentionally pursue God, guard our hearts, and discipline our bodies.

    LIVING HOLY IN A SEXUALISED WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION: We live in an age where sexual immorality is aggressively promoted and celebrated. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,006 views

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Last Days Scoffers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,128 views

    In the Last days believers, ministers will turn into the backslides, scoffers and paid servants to please men. Watch out and Guard yourselves.

    Jude 1:17-19 Last Days Scoffers Jude 1: 17-19: “But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they were saying to you, 'In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.' These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 572 views

    Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

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    Get Out Of Your Feelings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 676 views

    Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more

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    5 Recommendations For The Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 7, 2023
     | 1,846 views

    (A word to you pastor) A caring under-shepherd cares about the condition of God's sheep. This message is designed to help you (a caring under-shepherd), to carry strays and sick sheep back to the good shepherd.

    “5 Recommendations for the Christian” (Story) A young boy when into a drug store and asked to use the telephone. The druggist said, fine, so the boy dialed the grocery store on the other side of town. When the grocer answered, he said, do you need a stock clerk, somebody who can come in and stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Say Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,069 views

    Our words have power and affect not only us and those around us but ultimately whether or not we live an overcoming life as a Christian.

    Slide 1 Slide 2 Our words have power. The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me,” is a bunch of bologna. This saying is really about what others say about us but it is also true about what WE say about ourselves and others. Our words betray our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Story Of Faith

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015
     | 6,146 views

    A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

    Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ