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    The Marks Of The Christian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 729 views

    The Marks of the Christian found in Romans 12

    The Marks of the Christian Life December 4, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 12:9-21 It’s such a joy to gather together in the Word, especially when the world tries to crowd out our time in it. We’re refreshed and hungry for the truth of God’s Word. We’ve been working ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why Church #8 Who Do You Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 333 views

    No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

    Communion: The Deep surrounding love of God ~ Intro: On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drinking From Mud Puddles

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2025
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    We have a choice broken cisterns or fresh living water. Why would we drink out of mud puddles?

    ARE WE DRINKING FROM MUD PUDDLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MUD: a slimy, sticky mixture of earth and water. Mixture of clay and water. *PUDDLE: a small pool, amount of water on the ground, usually dirty. MANY SEEM TO BE DRINKING FROM MUDDY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Holy: Separated Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 1, 2025
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    If we are to realize our full potential in being holy, we must realize that we are separated as special to God. Once we realize that, then we can move toward being separated from the common.

    When I was a kid, I had lots of toys. I had little green plastic army men, a plastic fort that I could put together, Little People, GI Joes, and others. These were pretty common, ordinary toys to me that were stuffed in a toy box with comics and cards. But my special, favorite toys, I kept in a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Do We Keep Hope Alive? Now!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2025
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    We need LIVING HOPE ALIVE AND WELL IN THE CHURCH . Do we realize the enemy desires to kill and destroy hope in the church? Be positive, stay focused on keeping hope alive and well.

    HOW DO WE KEEP HOPE ALIVE? NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BEST? I say good is the enemy of best. Often when we get good at something we will never improve? Me thinks God would like us to get better, then get BEST. NOW WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Everybody Needs A Timothy

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 20, 2025
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    We are called not only to be followers of Christ, be we are also called to be mentors.

    The Apostle Paul was converted on his way to Damascus, where he was going to kill dozens of Christians. He was a feared assassin, and surely the news of his journey struck fear in the hearts of Christians in Damascus. But a dramatic meeting with Jesus changed Paul’s path. His conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 8, 2025
     | 442 views

    In a place known for wicked pagan worship, Jesus teaches us that we are to be on the offense.

    Jesus was a few short weeks from the time that He would be crucified. He knew that the time was near that He would be letting His disciples loose to spread His message and build the foundation of the church. He took them to an area known as Cesarea Philippi. Cesarea Philippi sat at the foothills ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Christ Is Alive: Do You Believe This?

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 2, 2025
     | 360 views

    Only Christianity can talk about a prophet who died and who physically rose again, who is alive, still active, still speaking, still interceding, still saving and still changing lives forever - Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior of the world.

    Jesus Christ is Alive: Do You Believe this? Luke 24:1-12 20 April 2025 Today we will be talking about the event that has changed the course of the world, the most significant day in human history…the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian faith stands or falls on Christ’s resurrection, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,280 views

    This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

    This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

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    Chapter 3:15-25 Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 184 views

    How to work out your Christianity.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Be ruled by your new experience. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (3:15). a. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1), salvation. b. Peace of God (Phil. 4:7), victorious living. 2. Be grounded by scripture. “Let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2026
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    How we should be as Christians in the New Year?

    1. This new year we could LIVE AWAKE — NOT ASLEEP • Remember Romans 13:11–12 “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep… the night is far gone; the day is at hand.” • Paul probably isn’t talking about physical sleep. He’s talking about spiritual drowsiness. • Sometimes I drift instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Outline For A Sermon From Proverbs 4:20-27

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2026
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    This is part of an outline for a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime around 1975. Students at Liberty Baptist College needed to attend services there. I'm sure there was more but this is about all I can remember.

    An Outline for A Sermon from Proverbs 4, 20-27 Introduction: This outline is based on a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime in the 1975-76 timeframe. I was a student at Liberty University (then known as Liberty Baptist College) in those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline For The Proverbs 7 Woman

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 26, 2026
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    In contrast to the virtuous "Proverbs 31" woman is the "strange woman" of Proverbs 7. The contrast between these two types of women couldn't be more obvious!

    An Outline for The Proverbs 7 Woman Introduction: Many of us have heard about the “Proverbs 31 woman” whom Lemuel described so elegantly. Just as influential, for all the wrong reasons, is the Proverbs 7 woman whom Solomon described in vivid terms: this, coming from a man with 700 wives and 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Giver PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,232 views

    Recognize God as the source of all good and perfect gifts and to live our lives in gratitude for His blessings.

    Good morning, family. I hope you all are feeling blessed and ready to receive the word of God today. We're going to be diving into the book of James today, specifically James 1:17, which says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom ...read more

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    In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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    Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

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