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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Grace At Work 5 (Law & Gospel Review) Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 16, 2012
     | 3,531 views

    When we get our understanding of the division of law and gospel wrong, we get everything else wrong as well.

    Dakota Community Church September 16, 2012 Grace at Work - 5 Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,814 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Lacking In Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    So for now, Something is missing.

    What Is Lacking In Your Faith? (I Thessalonians 3:9-13) 1. Some people always feel like there is something missing from their lives. 2. Other people feel content though they have little in all realms. Alan McCann said, "The scourge of Christianity is being saved and stuck – thinking that is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Father's Gifts

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    2009 Father’s Day Sermon

    (Slide 1) As I begin, I have to ask if anyone watched the end of last week’s NASCAR race. I think that there is a life illustration in that spectacular finish! For those who did not watch the race, it became a race to see who would not run out of gas first. But with around 2 laps to go, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Favour That Breaks Barriers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 12, 2026
     | 119 views

    A message highlighting how God’s favour can open closed doors, override opposition, and bring supernatural breakthroughs when you step in faith and obedience.

    FAVOUR THAT BREAKS BARRIERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 5:2 Key Verse: "So the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther arose and stood before the king, and touched the tip of the scepter." — Esther 5:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Principles Of Continual Success

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,342 views

    A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind.

    A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind. For instance, an apple seed planted in the ground will produce an apple tree; it will yield a lot of fruit in harvest. The same was true with the seed that God planted into Adam, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Does Jesus Really Want Us To Do?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 35,378 views

    Thirty-one things Jesus wants us to do even though they do not come naturally.

    I John 2:6 - "The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked." Quote: "If you really want to know the will of God for your life follow the footsteps of Jesus." (Bingham Hunter, Trinity International University) Illustration: As you therefore have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Are We To Get A Faith Check-Up?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 24, 2024
     | 609 views

    Like going to a doctor to get a physical exam, we should be getting a spiritual exam daily.

    2 Corinthians was composed to assert Paul's own ministry service, shield his position as an apostle, and to discredit the bogus teachers that were in Corinth. In the previous chapter, Paul discussed his vision, his thorn, and the concern that he had for the Corinthians. Presently Paul now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
     | 10,114 views

    “… faith (a human response to God) and faithfulness (a virtue of God and his servants).”

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Holman’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary has a pretty extensive entry under “Faith/Faithfulness.” You’d expect that. “Faith” and “faithfulness” are pretty big ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Essentials 3 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,806 views

    God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

    The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter To Me

    Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

    Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Direction Of Your Life After Salvation?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    So tonight, I want to take a look at Lot’s bad decision and what motivated him to make that decision because if Lot as a righteous man can make bad decisions; it means that you and me as Christians are not immune from making bad decisions even though we

    What is the Direction of your life after Salvation? Wed. Night March 4th 2009 2 Peter 2:7-9; Genesis 13:5-13 Introduction In what direction or you going in life since you’ve been saved? What kind of decisions are you making in your life? A lot of that depends on the spiritual condition you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,629 views

    Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

    We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "called To Conform To The Image Of His Son" Romans 8:29

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 925 views

    A message about being like Jesus. Learning to change from being all about the world and being more like Him.

    Please stand and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Reach Your Family For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,634 views

    Let’s make a couple of Suggestions that may allow for greater success in reaching your family for Christ.

    A. This past week, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with my mother-in-law and my wife’s mother-in-law. Now I have a great mother-in-law, but I would have to say my wife’s mother-in-law is Supreme. (welcome Mom, Happy Anniversary). B. Mother-in-law Joke: While on vacation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ