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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Living Hope: Transformed By The Truth Of Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,067 views

    In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ.

    Living Hope: Transformed by the Truth of our Inheritance Introduction: In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ. He writes, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 454 views

    Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 1,068 views

    We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. This period is not a passive waiting game; it is an active, purposeful, and hope-filled time.

    Transformed by Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Introduction Today, we stand together in the blessed in-between time of history. We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Of Truth -- The Divine Lawyer On Our Behalf

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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     | 629 views

    The Spirit of Truth is the Lawyer God has appointed on our behalf representing His State -- the Kingdom of God.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our lives into isolation. However, one blessing this isolation has brought me is having some spare time. Last week, I used some of this extra time to open a medium-sized box that had not been opened for many years. The box contains some of my personal belongings ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024
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     | 2,591 views

    In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

    Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call To Stand: Voting For Righteousness And Defending Truth Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 23, 2025
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    We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. We are not called to sit on the sidelines. We are called to stand in the gap, to be the salt and light in a dark world, and to fight for righteousness.

    A Call to Stand: Voting for Righteousness and Defending Truth Key Texts: Proverbs 14:34, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 82:3-4, Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Trust The Truth - Psalm 119:160 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2025
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     | 290 views

    The Word of God is not like shifting shadows. The Bible declares eternal, unshakeable, unwavering truth

    Go! And Trust the Truth - Psalm 119:160 Introduction: Let me begin with a question that might just shake the foundations of your assumptions: What if everything you believe is built on something that isn’t completely true? We live in a time when truth is being redefined, twisted, and manipulated. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's About God's Truth, Not Our Own PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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     | 1,025 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's truth found in the Bible, emphasizing its role in providing spiritual freedom and guiding faithful living.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to our gathering today. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to be here with you, standing on the sacred ground of our shared faith. Together, we are a mosaic of God's children, each of us a unique piece, yet all of us connected by the mortar of His ...read more

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    Beatitudes: Semon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 12, 2017
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    Two truths that Jesus shared. 1. Do Good to Please God. ( Matthew 6: 1-4.) Give without letting others know. 2. Love Your Enemies. (Matthew 5: 38-42) Its actually a really hard thing what Jesus expects of us as Christians. It is hard to be a Christian.

    There is a series of teaching that Jesus did while preaching to crowds in the countryside that begins in Matthew chapter 5 and goes to chapter 7. He was preaching on a wide range of subjects and had a way of opening up the scriptures for all to understand. But he also added to the scripture by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Series

    Contributed by Chris Cromwell on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,380 views

    This sermon adress the issue of truth in conjunction to standing against Satan.

    STAND! (The Girdle Of Truth) 01/28/03 Chris Cromwell Background EPHSIANS 6: 10-20 Text EPHSIANS 6:14 “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” (Stand) We know sometimes in our life we all must make a stand. There are many different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Preparation For Restoration Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,849 views

    The first century church is the goal of restoration. Ezra gives a unique perspective on the goal of restoration, as Israel is in the mode of restoration. Biblical reasoning and understanding can be applied to our modern application of restoration.

    God’s Preparation for Restoration Ezra 1 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 9, 2002 Introduction: I. Nicknames are always of interest. A. In college, my classmates gave me a couple; one that has followed me is “Ely the Prophet.” B. A prophecy of mine came true. I am just kidding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Issues Of Life 2: Capital Punishment Series

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    Looking at an important part of God’s plan for a just society

    And will you profane Me among My people...killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live...? (Ezekiel 13:19) ...it can be easily demonstrated that the death penalty strengthens the value of human life. If the penalty for rape were lowered, clearly it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Suicide - Waking Up In A Devil's Hell

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    A factual problem amongst our unbelieving youth between the ages of 15 - 19.

    suicide "waking up in a devil’s hell" Outline 1) Rejection of God’s soverein authority 2) eternal separation We will look at an area of life that has not gotten it’s share of attention. Teenage suicide in america. as a character ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apostolic Without Apology

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 9,592 views

    Apostolic without apologizing for what we believe!

    Apostolic Without Apology Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas (Acts 4:19-20) But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. {20} For we cannot but speak the things which we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discipline Or Warfare, Which?

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    Helps the believer to determine whether he is experiencing God’s discipline or Spiritual Warfare.

    TEXTS: Hebrews 12:5-11; Ephesians 6:10-17 ESS: The believer must learn to discern the difference between Spiritual Warfare and God’s Discipline. OSS: To help the believer to determine if he is under God’s discipline or Spiritual warfare. PQ: How do I determine if I am undergoing Spiritual Warfare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist