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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Live Until You Die, Die Until You Live

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    We admire those who pursue life goals as long as they can; but our calling is to die to self. It will mean a change of values and of attitudes, but it will give us true life.

    I’m pretty sure that we can make a case for living until we die. It would not take a lot of effort to convince one another that we can approach life with gusto, squeezing every ounce of juice out. There’s a strong compulsion in us to extract all the value and the vitality we can get out from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,853 views

    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 1 "Joy In Others" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 29, 2016
     | 9,135 views

    Part on of our study of Joy though the words of Paul to the church at Philippi

    Joy to the world Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 As we begin nearing the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The word Joy Becomes a common word The rest of the year It may only be mentioned outside of church When you are trying to decide if you feel like a nut or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul’s Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,750 views

    Paul prays for the Church that God would be glorified in and through us

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about, see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,867 views

    The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

    In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fullness And Limitation, Time And Space Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2017
     | 3,795 views

    we must focus on the efforts we need to make to improve our imaging of Jesus and Mary.

    Thursday of Seventh Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We continue in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. The penitential season of Lent begins on March 1, and we must focus on the efforts we need to make to improve our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Live A Life Of Holiness In A Tainted World Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 13, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,919 views

    Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

    What holiness means; the word holiness is a noun that means "state or character of being holy." Holy is an adjective that means "belonging to, derived from or associated with a divine power” and also "set apart to the service of God. Holiness must be the goal of every person who is serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Enemy Has Done This!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,249 views

    This message dipicts the nature of Satan as he intertwines his efforts into the Church to hinder its growth.

    Scripture: Matthew 13:24 – 30 Title: “An Enemy Has Done This” Introduction: We find Jesus comparing the “Kingdom of Heaven” to a farmer who had sowed good seed in his field only to find that when the plants came up someone had sowed “Tares” among the wheat. The ‘bad deed’ occurred while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honor God – He Will Honor You Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2011
     | 8,939 views

    When we need to assemble a new product, we should always go to the 'instructions' and when we need to live worthy of the calling of Christ in our lives... we need to go to the instructions. Paul paints a picture here of how Christ IS the instruction for h

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 5, 2011 Date Preached: August 7, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Honor God – He Will Honor You Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11 [ESV] Introduction: How many people here LOVE to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respect Civil Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,218 views

    Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

    1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2025
     | 323 views

    This is an expository sermon on this important passage by the Apostle Paul in the book of Galatians.

    July 6, 2025 Sermon - Galatians l 6:1-16 - The Law of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life” When you hear the word law, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a courtroom drama, a flashing red-and-blue light in your rearview mirror, or that one time you tried to talk your way out of a parking ticket. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baby Battle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021
     | 5,668 views

    If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bridging The Gap!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,780 views

    This message challenges us to take a serious look at the attitude of the Church and its efforts in reaching the lost.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 Title: “Bridging The Gap” Introduction: The situation of Jerusalem is not a pretty one! · Sinning is the order of the day. · The sinning business is growing at an alarming rate unchecked. · Those with the responsibility of addressing the problem have also been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed For Mission Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 25, 2010
     | 4,395 views

    Jesus going from Humanity - Revealed in Diety Transformed back to Humanity.

    6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Was God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,039 views

    Why was it important for God to become human? And why become a human baby?

    WE OPENED WITH VIDEO “O, What A Gift” (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562729207881472) “I read the story of a woman who saw her friend at church and then, without thinking, said: “Happy Christmas!” The problem was… it was Easter. So, she quickly corrected herself and said, “I’m sorry. I meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ