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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2020
     | 6,437 views

    The 1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), the 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    Ephesians 4:12-16 [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13]until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14]so that we may no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Victory Story Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018
     | 5,865 views

    1. Victory now, Positional: occurs at salvation, Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus, Perfected: when we are in the literal presence of Christ, perfected and complete. 2. Victory forever

    A Victory Story Selected Texts 1. Victory now sanctification (hagios): to make holy Positional: occurs at salvation 1 Peter 2:9 1 Corinthians 6:11 Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus Colossians 2:6-7 John 10:10 Titus 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ashamed And Confounded..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    Life is tough. God never promised it would easy. However, He has set forth in His Word some wonderful instructions when the time comes when you feel like throwing in the towel!

    Introduction Back in the late 60’s very early 70’s a phrase was coined and it took off like wild fire and became the head stone of that era & many car bumpers were proud to adorn it’s message: KEEP ON TRUCK’N ! Regardless of how life was and no matter ones station in life, no matter how bad it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,832 views

    Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements.

    Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements. No one ever said that life would not have a few obstacles in it. The thing about obstacles is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Ignorance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026
     | 73 views

    This message reveals how ignorance blocks progress, invites destruction, and prevents believers from fulfilling God’s purpose. Knowledge, understanding, and application of God’s Word are the keys to breaking this barrier.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF IGNORANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Key Verse: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The New Heaven And New Earth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2018
     | 22,946 views

    In John’s vision, he saw a heaven and earth that might appropriately be called new, having such transformations and such changes in their appearance that they seemed to be just created.

    Tom Lowe 12/29/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.1: The New Heaven and New Earth, God Dwelling with His People in the New Jerusalem Coming Down Out of Heaven (21:1-8) Dear reader, please know that I didn’t intend to be so wordy [long-winded]; but I found this passage so interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Direction

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 9,263 views

    Making a choice about our direction in life

    Introduction Life is full of choices. [Share some they came up with while discussing the question “What choices do we have to make in life?”). Often (though not always) we put a lot of thought into the choices we make. But what happens when we don't think about our choices? What happens ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do We Want To Tell Others What Is Wrong?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,047 views

    have you made a difference? Who have you made a difference? We grow the tendancy to complain, bellyache, and desire to tell others exactly what is wrong with them and the world. Yet we can make a difference?

    DO WE WANT TO TELL OTHERS WHAT IS WRONG? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: I line several chairs one behind the other. I have enlisted a man to be the engineer, and a conductor to take our tickets and control the others riding the train. The conductor says: ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 40,636 views

    I know it's hard to look through the storm and see the sun shining on a new day. But that's exactly what the Holy Spirit encourages us to do. No matter how bad things look or feel, "the best is yet to come."

    I have a word for you today that is going to require a stretch of faith to get a hold of. In fact it is so far out there that I know that some of you won't even reach for it. I know today that I am speaking to some people who have been hit hard by this Corona Virus Pandemic. Some have been hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    F.e.a.r.

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    Do not make obedience to God an option, make it an obsession.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 F.E.A.R. 10-03-01 1. What is it to FEAR God? In Ray Stedman’s book “Is This All There Is To Life” he uses Fear as an acronym to define what kind of fear we are talking about here. a. F= Faith in His existence, according to Hebrews 11:6 you can’t even come to God unless you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,374 views

    The mission of the church is to make disciples who make disciples

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Built For This.

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,884 views

    But if we choose to run to God and rely on His strength to help us, we can not only defeat our opposition, because God has been making us better, stronger and wiser through the process of life. Believers are built for this.

    Sermon: Built for This. Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was their report to Moses: “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    The Crossroads

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    All of us will face in life critical decisions must be made, times when different roads intersect. We need to figure out which way to go and what to do making the right decision when you're at a crossroads.

    The Crossroads Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it. - Jeremiah 6:16 Today I can draw your attention to Jeremiah 6:16. I want to talk to you today about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo avatar

    Examining Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    (Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

    EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,041 views

    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal