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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Evidence Of Our Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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    Our love for Christ is revealed by our willingness to obey His teachings

    The Evidence of Our Love John 14:23 April 6, 2014 Evening Service On the whole, God's love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him. C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity How do we reveal that we really love Jesus? What is it that we do to show that our love for Christ is real? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    “taking The Great Commandment Literally” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 21, 2015
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    A great start to obeying the Great Commandment is right where we live.

    We have taken the past three Sundays to think together about how we need to obey the Great Commission. Now today, I want us to think together about how we need to also take the Great Commandment seriously by taking it literally. What is the Great Commandment? Basically, to sum up what Jesus says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Lame man was only one who had faith to obey Jesus.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
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    We are compelled by compassion to HELP. We help as we Heed the compassion Command, Empty self, Lift the burden and Pay the price.

    • Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Greatness

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2025
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    The future is built on decisions we make today. God calls and we are to obey.

    “On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, while Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He Has Ears, Let Him Hear"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
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    PENTECOST 8 (A) - Everyone who has ears are to hear the living and active word of God. We hear God's word not in neglect but for respect.

    “HE WHO HAS EARS, LET HIM HEAR” (Outline) July 18, 2010 - Pentecost 8 - MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23 INTRO: Listening to God’s word is absolutely vital to and for our Christian faith. The trouble today is that we are no trained to listen very well. If we do not pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what To Do When God Calls On You”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013
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    Mary sets a great example for us when it comes to our obeying the call of God.

    We read here of how Mary was called to obey God; and her response. The story of Mary’s response to God’s call to bear the Messiah beautifully illustrates what our response should be to God’s call in our lives. When we recognize that God is calling us to obey, we should: 1. Rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War To End All Wars Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
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    World war one was followed by WW2 - There is another world war coming.

    Isaiah 2:4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. They didn’t tell Leopold Lojka about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
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    How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are More Than Conquerors Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    Jesus did more on the cross than pay the price for our sins. Jesus also gave us the victory.

    1 Samuel 17:8-9, 45-47 “We are More Than Conquerors” INTRODUCTION A week has passed since Easter. The chocolate Easter bunnies have been consumed (at least in our house). Only a few stray jellybeans remain in the once overflowing Easter baskets. Our nice, new Easter outfits have been soiled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    What Shall A Man Give In Exchange For His Soul?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 32,800 views

    Shows that there is not enough wealth in the world to get one to heaven, and that Jesus Christ was the only one able to pay the price.

    What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:34-38 (vs. 37 text) Jesus Christ has asked a question that every man, woman, boy and girl of age must give an answer to. Those of us that are Christians have the answer, whether we realize it or not. Many claim that this question cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 3,917 views

    The mission is simple, save mankind from their sin, pay the price so they can enjoy eternal life in heaven.

    Mission Possible John 3:1-15 Original mission was to create man in His Image (Genesis 1:26). Mission accomplished on the 6th day of creation. However, sometime after, the Serpent deceived the woman. As a result, both the man and woman sinned, the image was gone. The new mission is to recreate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Parks avatar

    Buy The Truth And Sell It Not

    Contributed by David Parks on Jul 24, 2003
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     | 32,603 views

    The Truth is so imporant we should be willing to pay any price to obtain it and refuse to sell it for any price.

    BUY THE TRUTH TEXT: Proverbs: 23:17-23. INTRODUCTION: There are several great principles in our text. However, this morning, we wish to emphasize only two of them. The two principles are, “ BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT” (Proverbs 23:3). This is such an important principle that you will hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Must I Do? You Must Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 19, 2014
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    We must pay more careful attention ... so that we do not drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

    WHAT MUST I DO? GUARD YOUR HEART HEBREWS 2:1-3 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene