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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Assignment Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 7,232 views

    Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

    No Filter Pt. 4 - Assignment In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unfollow Me Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025
     | 210 views

    Jesus calls us to unfollow the voices that hurt us and follow Him into peace, identity, courage, and a life of true belonging.

    There is a strange paradox in the way we speak today. We live in an age with more freedom than any previous generation — more information, more options, more mobility, more personal expression. Yet even with all this freedom, we are more anxious, more fragmented, more exhausted, and more confused ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Uncertain Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    The depressing, secular worldview: Life is tough, and then you die. But there’s a better way of life.

    Overcoming Futility--a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “An Uncertain Life” -Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts At times, life is utterly incomprehensible! So is this book. In studying Ecclesiastes, reading various interpretations, I’ve seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Staying In Your Lane

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 26,707 views

    This sermon addresses the cost of disobedience from children and teenagers. this lesson also addresses the leadership within the church.

    Introduction Looking at how young people are performing in schools, in their communities, and even where they live, everybody wants to do their own thing. Respect and following rules is something that has become obsolete! Society has accepted the profane way lyrics of music is sung and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying In Your Lane

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,032 views

    This is a sermon that reminds us that we should only operate in the authority that God has given us. When we begin to operate in the authority that God has not given us, we are no longer in our lane and that carries devastating consequences.

    Introduction Looking at how young people are performing in schools, in their communities, and even where they live, everybody wants to do their own thing. Respect and following rules is something that has become obsolete! Society has accepted the profane way lyrics of music is sung and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Mission Possible: This Message Will Self-Destruct... (1 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    First in Mission Possible Series - Messengers come and go, but the message remains unchanged

    Mission Possible – Series Intro And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) It should be noted that Jesus gave this command to roughly twelve men. These men depended on transportation with a top speed of about 20 miles/hour. It must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gods Glory Our Joy Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2016
     | 7,948 views

    The presence and glory of God make us distinct!

    1. We have a common need -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. We try to fill the God-shaped hole in our hears as seen in our pursuits: a. High Risk Adventure -- "BASE Jumping" = Buildings, Antennas, Spans, Earth -- Fall and pull parachute at last possible minute to escape death -- Google lists nearly 300 BASE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Purity, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 29, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    We have something to put off, to put on, and to put away.

    Walking in Purity, pt. 1 Ephesians 4:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130529.mp3 This chapter begins talking about walking in unity, and now advances to walking in purity. Walking in unity applied directly to our relationship with the church, our fellow members. Walking in purity applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Look At The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019
     | 6,978 views

    Paul, in I Corinthians 10:23-34, reminds us that if we would eat and drink this Supper to our benefit, we must be looking in four directions. In communion, we must be looking back, looking ahead, looking within and looking around.

    Something special is about to happen this morning. Something miraculous. Paul in chapter 10 of this same letter calls it a "participation in the body and blood of Jesus Christ." We know it as communion. As we take a piece of bread and cup of juice, we will be participating in a mystery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,377 views

    Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

    This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 353 views

    In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

    Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Realization

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025
     | 202 views

    This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

    Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Jesus Appears To His Disciples

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2016
     | 5,849 views

    What a day this must have been see the master alive.

    JESUS APPEARS TO HIS DISCIPLES John 20: 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Spiritual Cliff

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    We must use God’s solution to avoid the spiritual cliff.

    Avoiding the Spiritual Cliff December 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must use God’s solution to avoid the spiritual cliff. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:23-31 Supplemental Passage: Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    The Gospel According To Judges Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 22, 2019
     | 3,054 views

    Finding salvation from Genesis to Revelation

    The Gospel According to Judges “After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the LORD, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites? The LORD answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” I’m someone who enjoys being in control. It’s one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational