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  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Unity, Knowledge, And Maturity In Christ

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2026
     | 138 views

    Imagine for a moment that you're standing in front of a mirror...Would you see someone walking worthy of the calling you've received in Christ?

    Unity, Knowledge, and Maturity in Christ Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The Call to Walk Worthy Imagine for a moment that you're standing in front of a mirror. Not just any mirror, but one that reflects not your physical appearance, but your spiritual walk. What would you see? Would you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Philadelphia: When Faithfulness Is Protected Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026
     | 73 views

    Philadelphia reveals faithfulness without strength: Jesus sees quiet obedience, keeps His people near, opens doors by grace, and promises permanent belonging forever.

    By the time we arrive at Philadelphia, we think we’re on familiar ground. The city of brotherly love. We’ve heard the phrase before. We know how it’s supposed to sound. No Quakers. No Liberty Bell. No 76ers or Eagles. No cheesesteaks. This Philadelphia is older than the phrase as we use it—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Sees Our Hearts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 129 views

    God calls us to honest, wholehearted integrity—living openly before Him and others—because true freedom and joy are found in sincerity, not in appearances.

    Some passages ease into our living rooms like an old friend, and some step onto the front porch and ring the bell with urgency. Acts 5 is one of those moments. It invites us to sit still, to listen closely, and to remember that God cares about what we hold in our hands and what we hide in our ...read more

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    Using Old Testament Analogies In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

    USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISMIntroduction - Everyone tends to learn best when they are taught in ways that they are accustomed to. After ten years of teaching in an African seminary, this truth is becoming more evident daily. When I first brought out the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Wake Zone: Assessing Your Wake Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    This sermon addresses the effect of our "wakes" in our relationships, i.e. how our behavior and attitudes affect those around us in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, friendships and extended families.

    I’m so excited about this series we’re starting today. We’ve entitled it No Wake Zone. We’ve done that for a real specific reason. This is a relationship series, but we want to do a visual of what healthy relationships are really like. I think if we could see it first, then we could begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    21 Days - Taste And See! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,973 views

    We need to have a biblical understanding of 3 spiritual disciplines giving, prayer and fasting so that we practice these disciplines and attain spiritual changes in our hearts and lives.

    Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: 21 Days – Taste and See For many they have started their fast. We are basing our called fast for a fresh Breath of Heaven in 2011 from the Lord. Scripture Text: Joel 1:14 14Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Tithing A Mandate Or Human Tradition?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,102 views

    This message takes an honest and impartial look at what the Bible says about Tithing, what it was, its biblical history, and how and why it was implemented.

    “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NIV) Many Christians feel guilty and Tithe out of obligation rather than love. Some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shaking The Foundations

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 2, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    False teachers in Paul’s day were rattling the foundations of the faith, but Paul was quick to stand up for the most basic truths of Christianity.

    “Shaking The Foundations” Galatians 1:6-9 In 1521, everyone was talking about Martin Luther. The talk was centered around Luther’s stance against the religious authorities of his day. Four years earlier, Luther had nailed his now famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. The act ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Mom!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity.

    Go Mom! Thesis: Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity. Opening Illustration: What My Mother taught me My mother taught me Religion: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, ¡§You better pray the stain will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 72,289 views

    In this very familar passage in Isaiah 40 are the answers to 4 questions that most people have when called to wait on the Lord.

    "WAITING ON THE LORD" TEXT: ISAIAH 40:27-31 INTRODUCTION WHO HERE LIKES TO WAIT? NOT MANY OF US DO, BUT NEVERTHELESS WE FIND OURSELVES DOING IT AN AWFUL LOT OF THE TIME... FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND COUNTLESS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WE FIND OURSELVES WAITING.. WE WAIT FOR TRAFFIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshiping In Truth

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,505 views

    Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

    WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fighting The Failure To Fast

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,673 views

    A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Freed To Serve

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Through Christ we are free, not to indulge our sinful nature, but to willingly lay down our lives in service to our King.

    Freed To Serve Galatians 5:13-15 It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Your Promises Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 58,995 views

    Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Shall Come To Pass

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 175 ratings
     | 167,444 views

    One of the expressions most commonly used in the Bible is the title of this message.

    One of the expressions most commonly used in the Bible is the title of this message. It indicates the things that must happen. “Shall”, in English language, is a strong word used to show that something must happen. What we are saying in essence is that God is going to bring to pass what He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal