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  • Todd Fetters avatar

    Love It Up! Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,907 views

    God, our Heavenly Father, commands that His children are to love one another deeply.

    INTRODUCTION: The Difference between Mediocrity & Greatness in the Church 1. Just before Jesus told His disciples that the world would hate them (John 15:18—“If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”), He commanded them to “love one another just as He had loved them. The Apostle Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Vines And Branches In The Vineyard

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    An exposition of the vine and vinedresser imagery in Jesus teaching in John 15:1-10

    Psalm 148, Isaiah 41:14-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18, John 15:1-10 Vines and branches in the Father’s Vineyard The Psalm appointed for today is a long, enthusiastic summons to praise the God who made the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. As such, it is a fitting response to what David tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Paul's Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,562 views

    The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

    Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Decisions (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009
     | 3,665 views

    How to make wise decisions.

    Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 4,825 views

    Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,330 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more.

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Hope For The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 6, 2020
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     | 6,001 views

    This sermon is part of our Finding Hope series, and it looks at how hope springs eternal through hope as outlined the Bible verses the world's rendition of hope.

    Finding Hope Hope for the Hurting ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/fyNaGZawyO0 ** Listen at: Listen: https://mega.nz/file/aU8jVBrQ#qCW9ECp_pUNfPAXbGz6fJcCucpyfLjFlzRmLeNlvKmk I’d like to share with you today something that has been on my heart concerning this whole issue of hope, because we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon Get Ready For Something New! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023
     | 4,637 views

    I hope this message will motivate each of us to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God. If God wants to do a new thing, How we do embrace it?

    Sermon Get Ready For Something New! TEXT: Isaiah 43:18, 19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. “Forget the former ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Testimony Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,135 views

    Paul in this passage gives one of the most profound counter cultural statements ever said, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" In this sermon we are going to examine what Paul meant by those words and how putting Christ first is the key to joy and rejoicing in Lord's presence!

    Paul’s Life Testimony Philippians 1:18b-26 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While the Christian life is filled with a few glorious mountain tops to stand upon to review one’s blessings and spiritual fruit, far too often one finds oneself in the trenches of trials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    This lesson is intended to encourage teenagers to realize their God given talents and encourage them to use those talents to God’s glory.

    Parable of the Talents I. Introduction A. What do they have in common? 1. Kraig Griffey, Adam Walton, Cooper Manning, Bobby Hull, Jr. 2. Ken Griffey, Jr., Luke Walton, Peyton Manning, Brett Hull a.1 & 2 respectively share the same father. b.Both are professionals: 1 isn’t an athlete & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    Possesing the mind of Christ is the key to unity and future glory.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Previously, Paul wrote about "The Unity That Produces Joy" (Philippians 2:1-4), in which he described: a. The motivation for having this unity: 1) The consolation in Christ. 2) Comfort of love. 3) Fellowship of the Spirit. 4) Affection ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Can I Be His Candle? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    Study on a Candle for the Lord.

    I PONDER : HOW IMPORTANT CAN A LITTLE LIGHT BE? The use of a candle is a good illustration for a lesson. A good text is found in Luke 15, the Lost Chapter: Luke 15: 8 Either the woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, DOES SHE NOT LIGHT A CANDLE, AND SWEEP the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Wise Builder

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,826 views

    Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

    Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Boldly Speak Of The Wonders Of Heaven And The Horrors Of Hell

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us distinguish between a healthy fear of hell and an irrational fear of men who have limited powers. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both

    1. The Holy Spirit emboldens us to teach about the wonders of heaven as our future home with the Lord. Paul wrote, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." (I Cor. 2:9,10) Application: Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational