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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Spirit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    Start, finish and continue your life with the Spirit by faith.

    On February 10, 2013, a fire broke out in an engine room of the Carnival cruise ship, Triumph. The fire knocked out the ship's power, leaving the vessel drifting in the Gulf of Mexico and more than 4,200 passengers and crew in limbo. The lost power made it impossible to operate the flush toilets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is The Gospel? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,932 views

    1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

    Scripture The text we have been considering for our 2023 Passion Week is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Let us read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Psalm 34:1-6 - Part 2 - Radiant Faces Have Looked To The Mighty God Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025
     | 494 views

    There is coming a day when in the Lord’s presence, a holy radiance will be upon His redeemed and their/our faces will shine with His radiance. Our faces can do that now. This message investigates that and many great aspects also from praise to fear. Deliverance and gratitude.

    PSALM 34:1-6 - PART 2 - RADIANT FACES HAVE LOOKED TO THE MIGHTY GOD OF DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we spent time on the setting for this Psalm, set deep in David’s experience with Achish the king of Gath. The lives of God’s people spread out over the journey of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 663 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11. A). OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Be A Genuine Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025
     | 667 views

    Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

    That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    Characteristics of a God honoring ministry

    1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction In our look at chapter 1, we found that the church at Thessalonica was quite a remarkable church. This was a church made up of people who were clearly saved, they were faithfully laboring for the Lord, they were both evangelistic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Use Of The Word "Our"

    Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    This message examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the word "our."

    The Apostle Paul’s Use of the Plural Possessive Pronoun OUR I Corinthians 15:3 Arminian Bible commentators teach that the plural possessive pronoun "our" is used in I Corinthians 15:3 in a universal, general, unlimited, unrestricted sense. They paraphrase the middle part of this verse in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining A Holy Standard

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,207 views

    It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

    MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Fourth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,188 views

    Keeping the Sabbath

    When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    7 Reasons To Go To Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,924 views

    This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

    7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

    A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Peace On Earth And In The Church, Two

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    How can we have the peace for which Jesus prayed?

    Evening Message December 10, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART TWO Introduction: This morning we talked about some of the negative hurtful effects that occur when peace is absent from the local church. We also discussed some items that rob the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    this sermon is the study of the various ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PROPHETIC MESSAGE OUTLINE 1. CONVICTION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. COMFORT 4. COUNSEL 5. CONFLICT 6. CREATION 7. COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1.CONVICTION John 16: 8-11 , I Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Reigning

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    Deals with the power of Grace at work in our lives

    Turn to the book of 2 Cor. “Christian” 1. Very common word (politics using “God” a lot.) 2. Your definition about you. 3. World’s definition about a Christian Does this word paint the picture it is suppose to? Common Denominator of all “Christians” Walk in the things of God. >Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Which Is The Way To God?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    A gospel tract.

    Which Is THE Way To God? Hare Krishna "Living Right" Rev H Confucius Rev Ike Rev Moon Shintoism The Occult Hinduism Mormonism Taoism Psychology Zen Yoga Tai Chi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist