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  • David Dykes avatar

    To Thine Own Self Be True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 54,821 views

    The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus’ Kingdom Is On Its Way? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 23, 2025
     | 432 views

    This sermon focuses on "Your Kingdom come" in the Lord's Prayer. What does it mean to pray for that to come about?

    “YOUR KINGDOM COME": Jesus is inaugurating a kingdom. - Matthew 6:10. - So there is an important and underused word here in this part of the Lord’s Prayer: kingdom. - Let’s set the stage as we have in previous sermons. This is the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus is teaching us how to pray. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Confronts His Betrayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,224 views

    One of you will, literally, "deliver me up."

    JESUS CONFRONTS HIS BETRAYER. John 13:18-30. JOHN 13:18. Jesus knew whom He had chosen to be Apostles, and was well aware which one would turn out to be a traitor. Yet He knows who are genuine, and who are not. Jesus earlier asked, ‘Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

    YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Baptism: What Does It Mean To Have A Cicumcised Heart?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    For us as Gentile believers we don’t need to be physically circumcised, but we do need to have circumcised hearts, and the outward sign of this is Baptism. What does it mean to have a circumcised heart?

    As we continue with our study of St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians we today come face to face with baptism and with the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The water of Baptism is where we are mysteriously ‘buried with [Christ] …and raised with [Christ] through [our] faith in the power of God who raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

    Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Regeneration

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    What it means to be truly born again

    5/27,2001AM Sheridan, AR George E.Crumbly REGENERATION (Titus 3:1-8) Introduction: • While out on the road the other day I saw a youth pastor that was a youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does It Mean To Put Christ 1st?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    Using the event when Christ called His first disciples; and comparing that to what’s involved in putting Christ 1st in your life.

    Larry C. Brincefield pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Title: "What Does It Mean to Put Christ 1st?" Text: John 1:35-46 Introduction We have embraced the vision of Christ 1st for 2003. And in our desire to put Christ 1st... and learn more about Him... we have been studying different events from His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Divine Shepherd (Part 3 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 25, 2014
     | 5,237 views

    This message brings forth the meaning of each verse and the significance to us as believers

    THE PSALMS SERIES The Divine Shepherd (pt 3 of 3) Psalm 23:5-6 Introduction Last week: • T Read Psalm 23:5-6/ Pray Trans: First, notice the end of vs 5 says… 1. You Prepare A Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies (vs 5) – THAT’S HOPE HOPE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,623 views

    When you are given direction to move and follow God, are you willing to step out and trust even though you have NO IDEA where the future will lead? Said differently, are we willing to give up our preferences and wants to follow Jesus?

    “Responding means Submitting to God” – Ruth, Part 5 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 5 Ruth 3:1-9 Cookout today, ALL invited … you got to eat!! Introduction - So, let’s sum up the first four sermons very quickly with three ideas: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Paul’s Great Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his pro

    Intro: Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his problems. His secret of joy in spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Bridge To The Future" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    A sermon about meaning found in God's love, God's future.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Bridge to the Future” Last year an article in USA Today analyzed a surge in a group of Americans whom they termed the “spiritually apathetic.” They aren’t atheists. Instead, according to the article, “They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    La Cruz

    Contributed by Alfred Kerr on Feb 9, 2013
     | 4,333 views

    Lo que significa la cruz del calvario

    La Cruz ¿Qué significa la cruz para ti? Salvación, muerte, redención, promesa, etc. Ahora ponte a pensar ¿qué significo la cruz para Dios Padre? Para El fue el instrumento que el uso para poder extender hacia nosotros un puente de amor y salvación. La Palabra de Dios dice en Génesis que El creó ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God