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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Attitude Of A Christ-Like Servant" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,148 views

    What should characterize the attitude of a Christ-like servant?

    As we have looked to verse 24 previously, we focused the priority of discipleship and on how our church is obligated to be intentional in making disciples and every believer is obligated to be intentional about growing as a disciple. If we seek to be a disciple and a disciple-maker, we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decades - Pt. 2 - The 70's Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 2,891 views

    Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

    The 70’s I. Introduction A decade. 10 years. While we are in the middle of it it seems to crawl by but then when it is gone we look back and we are amazed at how quickly time has escaped. Last week we looked at the 60's! Now we move forward a decade and check out the 70's! Again one of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Look At That Snake!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021
     | 4,084 views

    There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

    Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "words From The Cross" Father Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,591 views

    Visitors from around the world travel to Barcelona, Spain to visit the new Cathedral. First time visitors who are not Christian, may not understand the theology of Christianity. They are enthralled with the architecture.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 26, 2023 Lent I Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Woe To Those Who Rely On The World! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2025
     | 352 views

    God is calling everyone everywhere to repent – to turn to Him completely. Or, said another way: To be faithful to Him and not rest in our own devices. However, in order to do this we must surrender our will to follow His calling!

    Isaiah, Part 13 Woe to Those who Rely on the World! Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we looked at the setup of this chapter (Ch 30) -- Saw God’s displeasure with humanity – bonus: the why was given to us - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024
     | 596 views

    Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

    Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025
     | 105 views

    In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

    In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Professional Courtesy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2018
     | 5,193 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 20: 1 – 43

    1 Kings 20: 1 – 43 Professional Courtesy 20 Now Ben-Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his forces together; thirty-two kings were with him, with horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria and made war against it. 2 Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    Discusses how to move on from past sins and failures.

    Identity Theft…Pick-pocketed by the Past To defend ourselves from being pick-pocketed by the past we need to Receive God’s love Confess our sins Receive God’s forgiveness Accept God’s Purification Obey God’s Ways Slide Good morning The Story of Dave I want to begin this morning with a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regaining Trust Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2016
     | 6,202 views

    In order to regain your integrity after it is lost, let God reveal your sin, rebuke you for it, and then restore you wholly and completely just like He did for Abraham.

    Every few years the U.S. Department of Defense publishes a short book called The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. The book is filled with case studies of government employees acting badly, and it's used to train new government workers how not to behave on the job. Recently, one case study focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    My Struggles Are All About God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022
     | 3,261 views

    Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

    A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Somebody Is Drawing A Line To Separate You From God.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,534 views

    : We must be willing to stand firm on the side of God, regardless of the price that we are called to pay. It’s not easy being a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Somebody Is Drawing a Line to Separate You From God. 11/28/2021 Daniel 6:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-20 I can remember as a kid the all important drawing a line in the sand. When you were upset with someone and they wanted to put you on front street, they would draw a line and dare you to cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wrong Place, Wrong Time

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019
     | 6,487 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18

    Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time 1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Idols For Destruction

    Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

    Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Have Sinned Series

    Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. So, yes, there’s sin in the world, but the Scripture is not saying, "There’s sin in the world", but rather, "All Have Sinned!"

    All Have Sinned A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick Most everyone is willing to agree, there’s sin in the world. The daily news makes this obvious. Here are but a few examples of news items this week: A 23-year-old man has been charged with murdering three young brothers who were killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal