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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015
     | 7,997 views

    Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

    Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

    Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Master Equipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end." Perseverance in obedience is the goal B. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Transformed By Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,852 views

    Initiate kindness. Kindness transforms. We are all Mephibosheth before God. Let the kindness of God flows through us.

    Kindness is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see (Mark Twain). You don’t have to say it, people know when it is there. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. Kindness is ‘going the extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 354 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation. He does by painting a bleak picture of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024
     | 324 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God-Sized Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

    God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ye Are Complete In Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,902 views

    An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

    YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Shift By God's Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 610 views

    When God releases His mercy upon a life, everything changes. Mercy initiates divine shifts that reposition a person for greatness.

    DIVINE SHIFT BY GOD'S MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 9:15-16 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 102:13, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:41-44, Esther 2:17 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when progress is not determined by effort, qualifications, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

    Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Father Abraham The Bold

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011
     | 7,028 views

    Abraham’s deep attachment to BOTH Ishmael and Isaac is often overlooked. Abraham was a gutsy dad who stood up to his wife and took responsibilities for his sons; he was anything but passive. In what ways is a godly father bold? Father Abraham’s life de

    Father Abraham the Bold (topical) 1. Fathers are different from mothers just as men are different from women: 2. Brian Bill comments, "I read something this week entitled 50 Reasons Why It’s Good To Be a Man. I won’t read all of them but I did put together my own top-10 list": 10 You know stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responding To God’s Revelation

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,550 views

    Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative.

    Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Calls Things Into Being Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 121 views

    God, by the power of His word, brings into existence what is not, transforming the invisible into the visible.

    THE GOD WHO CALLS THINGS INTO BEING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 4:17 As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” (Romans 4:17) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Thankfulness Moves Us To Action"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,678 views

    God initiates our salvation for a purpose. What is that purpose?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 23, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Thankfulness Moves Us to Action” Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: If you were found lying along the side of the road dead, WHY would you go to heaven? You have probably heard people say about someone, “I know he will get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Has God Done For You Lately?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,373 views

    God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

    Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational