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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Who Have You Been With

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    How do people know who you have been spending time with.

    WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH. Place Allendale Baptist Date September 2001 Acts 4: 5-13 INTRODUCTION Mom always asked two questions when I went out. Where you going? & Who are you going with? When I come home, she would ask who’ve you been with? She would always check my story to make sure it was the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Filled!"

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    This sermon concludes part one of a series on who we are in Christ based on Ephesians 1-3. It focuses on the magnitude of God’s love for us and Paul’s prayer that we be filled to overflowing with the knowledge of this love.

    “FILLED” “Empty” or “Full”? Which would describe you this morning? Perhaps that’s not fair. You may feel half-full and are quite fine with that. I thought my tank was better than half full this week until I realized it was nearly empty. My Dad instilled in me a quirky ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Religion Undefiled Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,272 views

    Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

    “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Cleansing Your Conscience

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    A Clear outlined message on how to have a clean conscience

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The story is told of a man that consulted a doctor "Ive been misbehaving Doc, and my conscience is troubling me". he complained, " And you want something that will strengthen your willpower? asked the Doctor. "well no said the man I was thinking of something that would weaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loyalty Is A Virtue

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 9,842 views

    Eliezer

    LOYALTY IS A VIRTUE (GENESIS 24:1-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,691 views

    How can you have a right relationship with God?

    Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,284 views

    Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

    Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing True Change

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 210 views

    True change is a deep transformation that does not originate from external influences such as other people, locations, or material possessions.

    Rather, true change arises from deep within the individual—the inner self. It is through the Holy Spirit's transformative power, coupled with the teachings found in the Word of God and the sacrificial love demonstrated by the blood of the Lamb, that a person can truly experience significant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stairway To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

    When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2007
     | 4,134 views

    A sermon about the incarnation, the promise of God with Us

    This sermon was written for an ecumenical service at a Retirement Community for Seniors. It is a revision of another of my advent sermons titled "Love in Advent". Sermon for Suites by the Lake – Advent – “A Child is Born” - November 24, 2007 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Christ Honoring Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    In this sermon we see Jesus example in how to build Christ honoring relationships.

    Introduction- Do you need help building stronger relationships in your life: at work, home, school, and even at church? All of us need help building stronger relationships! Ill- One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he gave out small wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Freedom For Prisoners"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

    "Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    Tested Positive

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    we live in a negative orientated world, situations or circumstances lead to us being either positive or negative, you are the first person that decides.

    TESTED POSITIVE Make no mistake, we live in a negative orientated world, situations or circumstances lead to us being either positive or negative, you are the first person that decides, choices that you make will open up the door of your mind to the devil, and you must make an inner choice, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Jesus Message For The Guilty Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,210 views

    This is the Jesus Message to the Guilty. If you’ve ever felt guilty - you’ve asked that same question. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who disregarded God in order to follow their own willful ways. They were captive to feelings of guilt and remorse.

    The Jesus Message for the Guilty      Acts 2 Introduction The Day of Pentecost is one of the most important events in Bible. -It is the birthday of the church. -It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - It presents the promise and hope for an ongoing presence of God in the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 46,273 views

    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist