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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Priesthood Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    We do not live today as new testament believers under the old ceremonial order of animal sacrifices and offerings for our transgressions and shortcomings of the law, Nevertheless The order of the priesthood has not passed away.

    1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve McFarland avatar

    His Likeness...my Goal

    Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage every believer on how they "Work out their salvation with fear and trembling."

    HIS LIKENESS…MY GOAL Text: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absence And Presence

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
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    How we deal with absence and presence can affect how we relate to Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 14 Ascension of the Lord - Year C May 20th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 1:1-11 * Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 * Lk. 24:46-53 Absence And Presence Separation Separation is something that all of us must deal with, many times in our lives. All of us experience so ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Blessed Are The Empty

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007
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    It may not make sense but with God less is more and nothing is everything

    The prophet says: Go borrow empty vessels and borrow not a few How strange it seems to the natural mind that the answer to this woman’s dilemma did not begin with fullness, but with emptiness. The natural mind would immediately begin to look for an overflow an abundance, a great quantity or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • samson musyoki avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
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    Many times we fail to receive the Lord’s blessings because we put what we love before us rather than what the Lord wants.

    FIRST THINGS FIRST GENESIS 29:25-27 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “what is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Laban replied, “ It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Friendship With God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 23, 2007
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     | 3,291 views

    "God’s love is all around us all the time-- if we make room, He will surely come in." ______The Blessings of Receiving God’s Love, a publication of THE ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOW-

    FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 15:14, "Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." Intro: Believers need the wonderful companionship with the Lord. It is necessary that we are connected to Him in a personal and loving manner. Will this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
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    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Thinking And Doing Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

    Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Spiritual Eyesight

    Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    Can you really see what God sees?

    Spiritual Eyesight By Pastor Jim May After feeding the multitude with 7 seven loaves of bread and two small fish there were 12 baskets of fish and bread left over. But somehow the disciples had left and failed to take anything with them. Thus we find them, a little while later on a boat in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Go And Sin No More

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    A sermon for serious disciples

    "Go and sin no more." -- Jesus I would like to take a look at a very simple passage of scripture found in the second chapter of Titus. “11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Moving Beyond Spiritual Milk Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 311 views

    Spiritual growth is not optional for the believer; it is a divine mandate.

    MOVING BEYOND SPIRITUAL MILK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Are You Walking Funny?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,320 views

    4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

    NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    The Attitude Of Now Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,233 views

    Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

    The Kingdom Now Series DEVELOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 3) THE ATTITUDE OF NOW MATTHEW 6:10 In part one of this series, we looked at the Anatomy of Now… We discovered that it was not God’s intention for us to live broke, busted, and disgusted down here on earth only to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    More Righteous Than The Pharasees (Pastor Jose Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    The challenge of leadership is in consciously serving people that have not, and many times WILL NOT, do what you have done in order to reach the task at hand.

    The challenge of leadership is in consciously serving people that have not, and many times WILL NOT, do what you have done in order to reach the task at hand. You are most likely a leader because: A. You know somebody, B. You have fooled somebody, C. You impressed somebody, D. Or, you ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Taking The Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    Nehemiah waited on God and when he saw the open door he was not afraid to take the step of faith. It could have cost him his job and even his life but he was prayed up and ready.

    Nehemiah (#2 message in our study of Nehemiah) Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Timing dictates the order things happen and it also sets the pace by which it happens. 1. Recognize God’s timing 2. Accept God’s timing 3. Get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist