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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Full - Pt. 6 - Faith Full Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 19, 2017
     | 9,479 views

    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 6 - Faith Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Standard? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020
     | 4,409 views

    Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

    Pt. 1 - What Standard? I. Introduction You can just say the name of the city and most people instantly, without any additional information, recognize what you are talking about. Canton, OH, Springfield, MA, Cooperstown, NY. Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. These special places ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,625 views

    I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

    1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeated Christians Forget.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,403 views

    Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail.

    Defeated Christians Forget. 2 Peter 1:3-11ESV Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail. As soon as we stumble, the accuser of the brethren is right there to tell us what sorry sinners and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Provision Granted.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2023
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     | 1,810 views

    Does the word of God promise to supply all your needs? Did Jesus say He would never leave you? Did He say He would keep you from falling and present you faultless before the Father's throne?

    Provision Granted. James 1:2-7 When James wrote his epistle some 30 years later after Jesus’ death. James humility is evident by the way he saw himself: "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ" (James 1:1). James identified himself as the servant of Jesus rather than as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Urgency: Hear Vs Listen?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2023
     | 2,034 views

    We need to grow a sense of urgency to be ready and prepared for the second coming of Jesus. Do we hear? Do we listen? Open our eyes, O, Lord.

    URGENCY… WE HEAR BUT WE DON’T LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I BEG YOU TO CATCH THE SENSE OF URGENCY. I GIVE EACH PERSON A SMALL LIST TO READ: URGENT with 1) MATTHEW 24, 2) MARK 13, 3) LUKE 21, 4) 2 TIMOTHY 3, 5) 2 PETER 3. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 2,113 views

    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Buried Talents? Doing Nothing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2025
     | 255 views

    This will be an unpopular sermon? This is a much needed sermon. It is said 20% of people do 80% of the work. The harvest is plentious. The laborers are few. Could idleness be a sin? Zero times a 1,000 is zero. Let us be busy about our Father's business.

    DO NOTHING? BURIED TALENTS? IDLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (NLT2) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Shall Not Be Moved

    Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 13, 2026
     | 159 views

    Reconciliation is already settled in Christ; believers are called to remain grounded in that hope, endure suffering with meaning, and labor without anxiety.

    Before we move into the text itself, I want us to slow down and picture where this letter is going. Colossae was not Rome. It was not Jerusalem. It was not Corinth or Ephesus. Colossae was ordinary. It was a small town in the Lycus Valley. It used to matter more than it did by the time Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Blessings Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,543 views

    The sermon "The Blessing of Provision" emphasizes that true security and contentment come not from material wealth or human efforts, but from trusting in God's unfailing provision, finding joy and peace in His eternal sufficiency, and living with gratitude and faith.

    The Blessing of Provision Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:19 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Jars of clay in ancient times were common, inexpensive, fragile, and easily broken, possessing little intrinsic value. When Apostle Paul describes us as jars of clay, it strikes a chord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Humility PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 1,015 views

    Recognize the dangers of pride, embrace humility, and live in God's will by submitting to Him and focusing on Him and others more.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message from the book of James. We'll be exploring the danger of pride, the blessing of humility, and how we can live in God's will. As C.S. Lewis once said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." ...read more

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    Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    An expository message

    Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are You Ready?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

    Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Half-Way Discipl

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,536 views

    Jesus specifically targets, in this passage, the excuses we might use to give half-effort when being His disciple.

    “Half-Way Discipl…” LUKE 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are somethings in life that we should never do half-way. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. Giving half-effort while swimming means that you drown and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing The Father

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 19, 2026
     | 323 views

    Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

    “Knowing the Father” John 14:7-14 Jesus was preparing His Disciples for that time when He would no longer be with them physically; after His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist