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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Nature Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 9, 2010
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     | 4,985 views

    A look at sin, what it is and who is responsible for it in your life.

    The night air was as thick and as silent as velvet. When suddenly the stillness was broken by the soft flapping of leathery wings. Out of the gloom came anger, his already contorted features twisted as he saw the man. Anger’s cohorts were already there, perched on one shoulder was despondency ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Spirit In You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,420 views

    Christians have the most powerful force in the Universe inside of them. We get this power when we become Christians. But is it possible ot access MORE of this Spirit... and is it possible to diminish His power in our lives?

    About 20 years ago, a delivery truck was taking a special shipment to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau in California… and it got lost. The delivery truck driver stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. Now ordinarily this wouldn’t have been unusual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "We Are Different" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 6,804 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

    “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Seven Deadly Sins

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008
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    With the announcement of the Vatican that they were adding to the Seven Deadly Sins I thought it would be a good time to look at sin.

    Has anyone been following the series in the Chronicle on the “Seven Deadly Sins?” It started last Saturday along with a report that the Catholic Church had modified the original list and added 7 more. Not sure that I necessarily agree with their selection of new “Sins” or even in their decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2011
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     | 7,234 views

    God's people wanted direction from Micah, the instructions are still valid today.

    When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and whenever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Happy New Year Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012
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    People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

    My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Understanding Christian Suffering Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015
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    A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

    Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Spirit 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
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    Second of Five messages on what it means to live by the Holy Spririt

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Two REVIEW Paul wrote to the Galatians about the new life in the Spirit as opposed to a life of trying to find acceptance through keeping rules no one can keep. He affirmed the power of Jesus in His life. For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013
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    This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

    Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Avoiding Millstones Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 1, 2013
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    Jesus warns us of the consequences of being the cause of someone stumbling, but what is it they stumble over?

    It is the stuff of nightmares, you’re unable to breath, the pressure is closing in and your last thoughts reflect on what you wished you had done. Regrets fill your mind, if onlys become your focus and as the darkness increases your struggles decrease until what was you has departed and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
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     | 7,444 views

    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 18, 2012
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    When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are.

    Title: Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Text: Colossians 3:5-9 (3:1-15) Thesis: When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are. Series: How to treat people at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you do not see eye to eye. Introduction When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 8, 2020
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    This is part three of my series "but For The Grace of God." In this message we will look at grace and holiness.

    But For The Grace Of God, Part 3 Scripture: Eph. 2:8; Heb. 4:16; Exo. 3:5; 15:11; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 13-16 When I was a child, a church group held open tent revivals up the street from my home during the summer. These tent revivals were conducted by the “holiness” Church denomination. I am not 100% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Repentance

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,687 views

    Repentance means change. What was I doing before I repented? What kind of life was I leading before? And how will things be different now? That’s not a one-time question, but it’s asked day after day. What shall we do? We bear fruit, for the glory of the God who saved us.

    It’s a great privilege, being a minister of God’s Word. Yet preaching is a difficult job. What makes it hard is not really the years of study beforehand. It’s not the many hours spent every week writing sermons. It’s not even getting over the fear of public speaking. Preaching is difficult because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022
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    It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

    Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist