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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Furthering Your Faith-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2024
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    4 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-IV—2Peter 1:8-11(:5-11) Attention: Suppose you have bought a new vehicle, that will be your ‘daily driver. It will be used to take you to work & back home; To haul your children to school, church, sports events, dance recitals, parades, play-dates, etc.; It will be used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,665 views

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failure Of A Blunt Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    When we are spiritually blunt, we are umproductive. We work hard but produce little results.

    FAILURE OF A BLUNT CUTTING EDGE By : Ng Wah Lok Text : 2 Kings 13 :14-21 Introduction. We lose our cutting edge when we become comfortable in our Christian life. Our lives become blunt and ineffective. We drift along instead of aiming for God’s goals. King Joash was such a man. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How The Flesh Develops Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

    I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Passion 4 "Work" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,559 views

    Authentic Passion looks at 4 qualities that we as Christ Followers should have.

    AUTHENTIC PASSION 4 “Work” TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:1-13 Main: 5-13 Key Verse: 9 INTRO: This morning we are continuing our Series “Authentic Passion. This series is based on the 4 passions that a Christian should have in there lives. Authentic Passion4: Worship, Word, Work, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Increasing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,250 views

    Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

    Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is The Salt? Where Is The Light? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 757 views

    Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church to be salt and light in the world, drawing people to Christ and glorifying God through our actions and deeds.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a message from Jesus found in Matthew 5, a message that speaks to the very core of our identity as Christ-followers and the mission of the Church. We'll be examining the importance of being salt and light, the responsibility we have as the ...read more

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    The Power Of An Indestructible Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,123 views

    If you want to grow up as you grow old, depend on Jesus, your permanent, superior, and powerful High Priest.

    An old Disney film, called The Kid, is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ (played by Bruce Willis). Russ lives an empty life, but one day, Rusty (played by Spencer Breslin) shows up at his home. Over time Russ comes to realize that this kid is actually Russ himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fire In My Bones Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
     | 390 views

    The phrase “fire in my bones” comes from the prophet Jeremiah's intense feeling of God’s Word burning within him. Despite facing rejection, imprisonment, and mockery, Jeremiah could not suppress the message God gave him.

    FIRE IN MY BONES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 20:9 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:3-4, Luke 24:32, 1 Kings 18:38, Romans 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “fire in my bones” comes from the prophet Jeremiah's intense feeling of God’s Word burning within him. Despite facing rejection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,415 views

    The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

    2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Types Of Counterfeit Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,054 views

    Types of Counterfeit Faith

    Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
     | 142 views

    The Holy Spirit is the chief strategist and power behind evangelism. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). He empowers, convicts, gives wisdom, confirms the Word with signs, and directs our evangelistic efforts.

    THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Transformers, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,211 views

    The internal transformation produced by salvation

    2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 30, 2016
     | 10,117 views

    Today, as we begin to look at 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter talks about our spiritual lives as authentic believers in Jesus Christ in physical terms using our eyes.

    AVOIDING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS 2 PETER 1:1-11 #SpBlind INTRODUCTION… Spiritual in Terms of the Physical (p) Human beings are unique in all of creation in that we are made up of two distinct parts. Human beings, like all living things, have a body. We have flesh and bone and blood which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Certainty Of Growth Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    The second in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    A young minister about to deliver his first sermon asked a retired pastor for advice on how to capture the congregation’s attention. "Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them," the older man said. "For example: ’Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible