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Becoming Like Christ

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 2, 2019

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Looking for the purpose of salvation has been a lifelong desire for many of us. As we continue to look at the pages of scriptures will find meaning to our existence.

Love is a commandment. ??John? ?15:12? ?NKJV “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” ??I am to love my husband the way Jesus loves me not the way he loves me. and he the same. This love is not only for husband and wife, is for parents / children, siblings / ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Room With A View

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 14, 2013

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We become what we gaze upon therefore it stands to reason that if we gaze upon the beauty of the Father we will ultimately become one who is truly found in His image. And if we observe the words of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to lead us into the heart o

Seated with Christ in heavenly places, you may have heard the term and wondered; “How does that work, I am here on earth how do I sit with him”? Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with him in the heavenly realms—all because we are one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Like Elijah In The Secret Place With The Power Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2023

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The Day of Pentecost - The Secret Place - Intimacy - Rebuilding Altars - Issues of the Heart - The Fire of God

PART 2 Why did Elijah move in miraculous power yet suddenly be filled with fear? It is because He did not have the Holy Spirit living within Him as those who are Born-Again. The difference between the Old and New Testament ministries of the Holy Spirit is that, before the Day of Pentecost, His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:18-19, 1 Kings 18:38-40, 2 Kings 1:9-12, Ephesians 6:11-18, Acts 2:1-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Springing Forth With Life

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

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This message emphasizes the importance of a passion for God’s Word in the heart of the believer for growth and maturity.

Matthew 13:1-9 (reader 1), 18-23 (reader 2) – (While the readers read the scripture, I was handing out a small packet of flower seeds to each person in the congregation) - Seeds suffer different fates - Open packets - Tie to seeds in their hands - Describe their likely fate But what is the seed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Wesleyan

"When Giving Everything Means Nothing"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 4, 2007

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to sincerely love one another from the heart.

“When Giving Everything Means Nothing” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13(KJV) 1 John 3:18 (KJV) 28 January 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: On God’s Love Scale, if two Christians weigh-in and one has all of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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God desires His people to be holy. In fact holiness is essential in those that minister to God, Church , and Lost. This study shows principles involved in this topic.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS A DEFINITION OF HOLINESS To be different. a. Separation to God b. The conduct resulting from this state THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plotting Evil Or Promoting Peace Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 16, 2021

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Daily choices bring your heart into play. Fools listen to their hearts; wise men consult God’s word. Fools reject instruction and warnings from godly people, wise men love and seek them.

Plotting evil or Promoting Peace Prov. 12:11-20 Why are the Proverbs are so Important . God desires and commands us to live in wisdom—”Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” (Ephesians 5:15). And In Proverbs 23:23 we are told to “get wisdom,” and the Proverbs themselves are one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Righteous Mind

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

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To show that we must turn our minds over to God and allow Him to renew them as we desire to live in holiness before Him.

-This morning I want to think about your brain -Have you ever seen a picture of a brain? -It’s not very pretty -It doesn’t look very impressive -The brain is a very vital organism to us -It is what helps us decide what to do each day -It is what keeps your body functioning -Involuntary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Longing For The Likeness Of The Lord

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 9, 2007

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Paul had a great longing to be like his Lord. We as modern-day Christians should have that same consuming desire to be like Jesus.

LONGING FOR THE LIKENESS OF THE LORD Text: Ps.17: 15; Phil.3: 8, 9 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “longing” as a “strong desire; yearning.” It almost goes without saying that everyone has strong desires of one sort or another. And the list of things for which people desire is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

#myblackhistory Begins In Seeing Our Real Glory Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022

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So, At the Heart of The Transfiguration is three things One Companionship, two Revelation/our Moring-time, three Glorification. I would also like to suggest at the heart of Black History Month are the same three things.

#MyBlackHistory Begins in Seeing Our Real Glory We step away from the Old Testament text this week as we return to the gospel story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. Last week, we talked about our ongoing transformation. But here, it isn’t about us, but it is about Jesus. Some might ask what is our role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"keep Sowing" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024

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Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Light In The Lamp

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

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Obedience is not empty duty, but the surrendered, grateful, Spirit-filled response of a heart alive in Christ.

Opening Story – The Boy in the Corner A little boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said, “You sit there.” With folded arms, slumped in his chair, he muttered, “I might be sitting on the outside, but I’m standing on the inside.” That’s obedience… but only on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Adornment That Attracts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 5, 2013

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A sermon that describes the character of an individual who seeks to adorn the "inner man of the heart."

"The Adornment that Attracts" Pt. 1 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

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We know that the expression worn on the outside, is reflecting an inward attitude, that comes from the heart.

Portion of this sermon comes from Max Lucado’s book, A Gentle Thunder (Chap. 5) Transforming Your Attitude Mark 10:43-44 How many of you would agree that you probably need an attitude adjustment. What is ATTITUDE? John Maxwell defines it this way: -- “The Attitude is an inward feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Far To Turn Back?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

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There is a point of no return....the point at which one has hardened his/her heart.

In many areas of life, there are points that we reach that make it impossible to return. A. Airplanes especially point this problem out. 1. Take-off......point of commitment....either fly or crash. 2. Long range flights.....point of no return.... don’t have enough fuel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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