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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Having The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 4,158 views

    How do we come to a Christian mind?

    Having the Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16-3:9 Paul had quite a challenge with the Corinthian church which he had founded. He had gone off to evangelize elsewhere, planting new churches. He had hoped that during his stay, he had instilled enough of the ABC’s of the faith for the church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Will You Be When The Door Closes? (November 12. 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,282 views

    Today’s text is about the stewardship of your soul. Have you been saved or is salvation like a taxi cab ride? There is a relationship beyond your baptism because as it has been said, “your baptism is like a wedding ring”.

    WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES? Text: Matthew 25:1 - 13 The story is told of neighbors having a conversation. The “…were talking over the back fence. “I went to a wedding this weekend,” said one, “but I don’t think the marriage will last.” “Why Not?” asked the other. “well when ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wake Up And Shine

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,054 views

    This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

    AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unexamined Belief Is Not Worth Having

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
     | 5,306 views

    Jesus instructs us to have faith and believe, but how do we do that with our doubts?

    Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of ‘Doubting Thomas’. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the label of ‘Doubting’. Most people, no matter how non-religious, have heard about ‘Doubting Thomas’. You may be interested to know that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Visions And New Insights

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 9, 2015
     | 4,327 views

    We need to run to the waters of baptism and drown our old sin-filled lives. We need to be raised from spiritual death and filled with a passion for the Gospel, because it will make one helluva difference in our world.

    The events we just heard about in Acts 10:44-48 occur as part of Peter’s first sermon to the Gentiles. Peter had received a vision from God. In that vision, a sheet unfolded from heaven. On that sheet were animals of all kinds, including animals that were unclean under Jewish law. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021
     | 2,806 views

    Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

    WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wait Only Upon The Lord: An Exposition Of The 62nd Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 19, 2021
     | 5,742 views

    How much time do we waste by not taking time out to wait upon the LORD?

    Wait Only Upon the LORD: An Exposition of the 62nd Psalm If there is any word that describes modern life is that it is not “wait.” We go through life rushing from place to place and from crisis to crisis. No sooner have we dealt with one problem that another springs up. Instead of acting upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attitude Adjustment

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,990 views

    How do you react when God seems to be unfair? Do you react with anger and impatience? Or do you persevere, with humility and trust?

    “Master, help me!” she cried, bursting past the astonished householder and throwing herself before the weary traveler. “I couldn’t stop her, Rabbi,” said his host, “shall I throw her out?” Jesus motioned him to be silent. The woman knelt before him in an attitude of utter desperation. “What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Lift Our Hands Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 7, 2024
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    The second sermon in a stewardship series. This week focuses on service and vocation.

    September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11; Mark 1:29-31 We Lift Our Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our hands. Hands are amazing things. There are 27 bones in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Labor Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    Encourage the congregation to answer God's call to serve and work in His field, emphasizing that God equips those He calls, and there are great rewards in serving Him.

    Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Let's turn our hearts and minds to Matthew 9:35-38. Here, we see Jesus reflecting on the need for willing workers in his harvest field, the bountiful rewards that come with serving ...read more

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 4

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2024
     | 330 views

    We continue to study Stephen's address to the Sanhedrin. This week we will zero in on the call of Moses at the bruning bush.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 4 Acts 7:30–35 NKJV “And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai. When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Guards You Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025
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     | 187 views

    Psalm 121 is relevant for modern pilgrims who walk through the dangers, uncertainties, and temptations of the 21st century.

    Go! And Trust the God Who Guards You - Psalm 121:5 (NLT) Psalm 121:5 (NLT): “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” INTRODUCTION — WHEN YOU FEEL UNPROTECTED Have you ever stood somewhere and suddenly felt exposed? Perhaps walking down a dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Covenant For Life: The Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 530 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, not just about Him, and the role of Scriptures in guiding and equipping us for discipleship.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we gather here with hearts ablaze with a desire to understand His word and His will for us. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of 2 Timothy 3:14-16, a passage that stirs the soul ...read more

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    Dreams That Change The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 1,008 views

    Explores Joseph's story in Genesis, emphasizing the power of divine dreams, dedication to God's direction, and destiny shaped by His design.

    Good morning, beloved friends in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, joined by a shared faith and a shared purpose. We are here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Today, we gather to delve into a remarkable passage from the first book ...read more

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    Childlike Or Childish Part One

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Christ commanded us to be childlike, Paul rebuked beleivers for being childish what’s the difference?

    Can you remember being a kid? Can you remember the thrill of each new morning and the wonder of each new day? Can you remember when a week seemed like an eternity, and it was a lifetime between Christmases? Can you remember nursery rhymes and fairy tales, and thinking that all stories had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan