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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No Idols! Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 5, 2025
     | 331 views

    A sermon on the Second Commandment - you shall not make any idol

    Ten Words to Live By: No Idols Exodus 20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08–02025 Desire Street Ministries In seminary, chapel was mandatory. That’s not a bad thing. It focused our hearts and minds and exposed us to many different kinds of speakers. Some of those speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Please Your Father Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

    HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did The Baptism Of Jesus Mean And Do?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2026
     | 3,849 views

    Peter Chrysologus wrote “Today Christ enters the Jordan to wash away the sins of the world. John himself testifies that this is why He has come.”

    Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2026 In this account from St. Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist is getting into what looks like an argument with his cousin, Jesus. “Why are you coming to me for baptism? I should be asking you to baptize me!” St. Luke records that when John’s mother and the Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Trust App Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 48,528 views

    What can you do, what can you do to break that cycle of mistrust between you and that other person?

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] We are in the middle of a series called Life Apps, and to kind of get our heads around where we’re going with this, especially if you haven’t been here during the series, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Star, Scripture And Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 3, 2025
     | 284 views

    The final part of understanding what it means to follow God's Life Plan for Your Life

    Theme: Following God’s Will – Advent Style Title: Star, Scripture and Son of God Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I hope you are enjoying God’s Life Plan for your life – in other words I hope you are enjoy following the Lord this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Necessity Of Walking With God

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    If God is in us, then we will walk with him.

    9-16-’01 The Necessity of Walking With God A. Armstrong "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." [Gatatians 5:25] There is something within every man, woman, boy, and girl. The Bible tells us that Jesus knew ‘what was in man.’ Whose we are determines ‘what is in us.’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letting God Breathe Through Us

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,464 views

    This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-21; Daniel 1:8-21 Theme: Making a Difference Title: Let God Breathe Through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Jesus Our Messiah and Savior and The Infilling Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    David's Family Taken Captive By The Amalekites Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 8, 2023
     | 2,667 views

    When David arrives at Ziklag, they find it destroyed. It’s burning rubble. The city is devastated. It was attacked by the Amalekites. Their families are taken captive. Now David must launch a bold rescue mission to save them.

    "Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable." -1st Corinthians 15:57-58 Long ago in David’s life when he was young he faced down Goliath in battle and defeated him. Only by God’s grace. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

    READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

    READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Boosting Our Flavor And Savor Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Second sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Boosting Our Flavor and Savor Revelation 2:1-8 Introduction: There is no more basic barometer of our commitment to Christ than our desire to worship Him and be in the presence of his people at church. There should be no more basic a yearning among believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Missed Opportunity

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,011 views

    Every success in life is a result of the opportunity you make effective use of.

    THE PROBLEM OF MISSED OPPORTUNITY "So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life." Genesis 3:24. And just like that, Adam and Eve (representing the human race) lost an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 6 - Part 6 - Does God Make Mistakes? I Mean, He’s God, Right? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Does God make mistakes that He regrets? I mean He’s God, right? He is supposed to be perfect. If He’s emotional then doesn’t that indicate weakness? And if he changes His mind all the time, where does that leave me?

    Genesis 6 - Part 6 - Does God make mistakes? I mean, He’s God, right? I’ve done some pretty stupid things in my life that I have regretted. What about you? We all make mistakes. Some more serious than others. People in Noah’s day, however, couldn’t have cared less about their sin. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022
     | 3,096 views

    A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

    THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational