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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Jesus Our Baptiser: Empowered To Live And Serve Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025
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     | 223 views

    Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He equipped us to follow.

    JESUS OUR BAPTISER: EMPOWERED TO LIVE AND SERVE INTRODUCTION — DISCIPLES NEED POWER, NOT JUST INTENTION Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Upside Down Life Series

    Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Aug 19, 2006
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    Meet Matthew who gives an in-person account of his life-transforming meeting with Jesus, aiming at a young adult audience in contemporary London.

    An upside-down life Transforming friendships: Matthew Luke 5 vv 27-32 Good morning, Twickenham. Thank you for inviting me. My name is Matthew, though some call me Levi as I am from that tribe. I am here to tell you my story. One morning my life changed. It started like any other day. I woke up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,966 views

    It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

    Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    All Life Is Precious (A Memorial For An Adult Male With Down Syndrome)

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 16, 2013
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    This is a funeral that for an adult male with Down Syndrome. This message recognizes the value of all human life and it seeks to honor the parents who had invested their lives in three children, two of which were special needs. Names have been changed.

    All Life is Precious - A memorial service for an adult male with Down Syndrome On behalf of the Smith family, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being here to remember the life of Larry Smith. Psalm 121:1-8 (NIV) 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Israel: Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 2,541 views

    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT.

    GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT. 1. (:1-6) God Did Not Reject Israel Altogether -- A Remnant of Jews Chosen by Grace Are Still Being Saved a. Paul's own conversion is proof b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Send Down The Rain

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003
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     | 16,050 views

    Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

    Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of The Living Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,203 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' teachings on resurrection, emphasizing that He is the God of the living, and offers hope for life beyond the grave, using scripture to challenge our understanding and provide comfort in our daily struggles.

    Welcome church! I want to begin today’s message by affirming how wonderful and perfect the scriptures are. The Bible is the written word of God and when we read it, listen to it, and put it into practice, our lives will be changed, our minds washed, and our hearts refreshed. Does the Bible answer ...read more

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    Idle Living

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
     | 5,690 views

    Making the most of our lives

    Idle Living - 1 Peter 4 July 20, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In The Difference Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

    LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Charge

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2014
     | 6,076 views

    We are continuing to discover the joy of generosity and today we are looking at a command and charge in Scripture which is a basis for this life of generous living.

    OUR CHARGE 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION… The word “charge” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/charge) Did you know that there are 15 different definitions for the word “charge.” I honestly had no idea. The word charge can mean so many different things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Down The Jericho Road Again Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,970 views

    Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

    There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aligning Our Minds To Receive The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Jun 29, 2022
     | 1,829 views

    There are people who consider themselves Christians but their actions or their way of thinking or their lifestyle do not support it. Let’s consider these 7 characteristics necessary to be a true Christian.

    ALIGNING OUR MINDS TO RECEIVE THE GRACE OF GOD (Living in the Spirit) 1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Introduction: The finished work of Jesus Christ has already been established within our spirit. This is called the grace of God. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Directions For Living

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    The Bible and its relevance for our life

    “The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Living

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 33,376 views

    God is as interested in our bodies as He is in our spirits. He want us to be healthy body, soul, and spirit.

    Healthy Living I Thess 5:23-24, I Tim 2:4, I Cor 6:19-20, Rom 12:1,I Tim 4:7-8 05/28/06 Why are we at Vineyard Community Church committed to a health and fitness ministry? I Thess 5:23-24 1.Most people think a pastor is not supposed to talk about losing weight, exercise, or motorcycles, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Set Our Minds On Things Above!

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,860 views

    As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

    Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran