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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jesus, I'm Just Not Feeling It #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019
     | 2,965 views

    Christians serve one another and suffer with one another.

    Over the last three weeks, we have been walking through the book of Philippians in a message series we have entitled “Jesus, I’m just not feeling it.” We have been on this journey together because we know that we all have gone through or will go through times when, well, we just not feeling it too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
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     | 1,355 views

    In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

    Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023
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    iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

    Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion Of Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025
     | 475 views

    He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

    Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saved From Shallow Religion Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    This sermon introduction emphasizes the importance of private acts of giving, praying, and fasting as taught by Jesus, highlighting the need for a self-giving love that seeks God's approval rather than that of others.

    Hello church and welcome. I am glad we are observing Ash Wednesday together. Today is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, confession, and letting go. We join with believers all over the world during Lent. Lent is a time for us to assess ourselves and make adjustments. It’s ...read more

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    Seeking Truth Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2022
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    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines Nicodemus and "Seeking Truth."

    March 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:1-21 Seeking Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme this year for our Wednesday evening Lenten services is “Seekers.” Many people in the gospels sought out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Deal With Difficult People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 30,353 views

    Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!

    How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024
     | 750 views

    We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

    We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Modern Spiritism Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    The practice of consulting the dead was forbidden by the severest punishment for those who practiced consulting the dead.

    MODERN SPIRITISM DEUTERONOMY 13:1-5 A. HISTORICAL SETTING OF MODERN SPIRITISM 1. Date: 1847-48 A.D. 2. Place: Hydesville, New York 3. Actors: The Fox Sisters B. CLAIMS OF SPIRITISM 1. "The dead seek to communicate with the living": 2. "Spirit Mediums are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Experiencing Worship

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
     | 6,052 views

    we have been looking at practical ways of worship. practical ways of experiencing God.

    Experiencing Worship Introduction- For the past couple weeks, we have looked at practical ways to experience God; and have God evident in our life. We had Looked into being a Barnabas church and a Barnabas giver. A Barnabas person or church is one that shows generosity and kindness to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take Your Seat

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,422 views

    Putting humility into practice

    Take Your Seat Luke 14:7-11 May 29, 2005 Luke 14:7 (NLT) When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: Best Seat In The House  The quest for status  Being seen with the “in” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sexual Purity: The Result Of A Commitment To Holiness

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 12,194 views

    Holiness and its practicality

    Islington Baptist Church August 11, 2002 I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Scripture reading: Leviticus 18 Sexual purity: the result of a commitment to holiness In Leviticus 11:44a God says to the Israelites “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy.” In I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing In Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    Practical Tips on Prayer

    Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Embarrassing Failure

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    We are to practice humility.

    AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirituality Of Art Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    Art as a Spiritual Practice

    Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

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