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  • John Williams III avatar

    Give God What Is His (October 22, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,946 views

    Why were the Pharisees wanting to try to trick Jesus? The reason why they wanted to try and trick Jesus was because Jesus’s authority rivaled their own! In trying to force Jesus to choose a side, they hoped to get Jesus to incriminate Himself.

    GIVE GOD WHAT IS HIS Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 How many times have you heard someone say something like, “I only have to do two things, pay taxes and die”? Now they even have a new tax added on which is called by some a “death tax” which means that they tax the estate that is on by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Give Obedience To God’s Delegated Authority Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,139 views

    God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember in chapter 12, Paul teaches

    Give Obedience to God’s Delegated Authority Romans 13:1-14 God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Step Out

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,537 views

    For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

    Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

    FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handle With Care

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Oct 25, 2012
     | 3,441 views

    Prophecy is important to a Christian. It is a strong motivation.

    Handle With Care By Gerald Van Horn Introduction: You have heard the saying “Like a bull in a china shop.” It’s a humorous way of saying be careful with delicate items. Our text is to be handled with utmost care. Why should we be so cautious? The more valuable and item the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    It's All About God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2018
     | 4,088 views

    We get caught up with our wants and comorts, etc. within our churches and forget that it is all about God.

    1. Several years ago I worked for a very large church in another state. a. There are good things about large churches b. There are bad things about large churches c. I asked my secretary to make a banner for me that I hung over the door inside my office: “It’s not about you!” 2. Sometimes we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sunday Adelaja avatar

    A Pastor Is A Servant

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,496 views

    The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice.

    The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice. The reason for this is because these people are motivated by an egocentric spirit. In fact, the whole world is motivated by this spirit – an egocentric spirit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    A Touch For Serving

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    When you are touched by Jesus, you cannot help but wanting to serve Him.

    Intro: Series - Just a Touch is All We need - Matthew 8:2 "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Coming...god Is Bringing Love

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 12, 2013
     | 3,290 views

    An Advent sermon that reminds us that at Christmas God is doing something...He is bringing us love

    Matthew and Timothy always look forward to Christmas It was the time of the year when Grandma would make the 4½ hour trip to visit them for over a week Every year a day or two before Christmas Grandma would arrive She would arrive carrying her bags Sometimes in those bags would be the perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Troy Borst avatar

    2 Corinthians Series: Charity, Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 293 views

    “Generosity flows from grace” “God supplies what we need to give” “Generosity meets real needs” “Generosity produces thanksgiving to God” “Cheerful giving honors God”

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Charity: Part Deux 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Polluting The God Of Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 664 views

    Our service to the Lord must be guided by His Spirit and offered to glorify Him.

    “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Suffering + Joy + Poverty = Wealth

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 285 views

    Sermon about giving based on the example of the Macedonians

    Background to passage: this is the beginning of a section composed of two chapters that deal heavily with giving. The two things we have to know is that the offering was supposed to go to the church in Jerusalem for relief from poverty, persecution, and famine; also that many Mediterranean churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008
     | 6,718 views

    Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

    “Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

    Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024
     | 826 views

    Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

    BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God