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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Gifted (Part Six) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2018
     | 3,609 views

    We've looked at six of the seven motivational gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8. Today we'll focus on the last one-mercy.

    GIFTED (part six) We've looked at six of the spiritual gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8. Today we'll focus on mercy. 1) The gift of mercy. The ability to minister cheerfully and appropriately to those who are suffering or undeserving; to spare them from their deserved punishment or consequences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look Who Came To Church

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 5, 2016
     | 2,980 views

    On a typical Sunday, who will you find in our churches? Just about every cross-section of our population shows up, each with their own motives.

    Who do we find in church? 1. The Heathen a) The Seeker This is the typical sinner. He or she comes to church, not desiring to become part of the fellowship, but for the sake of attendance. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not As Earthling, But Holy Human Being

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018
     | 3,849 views

    Considering ourselves as new creation in Christ is enough motivation to live differently. But there are other additional reasons, why we need to live holy and godly lives.

    “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

    INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,202 views

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Fig Tree) # 16

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,269 views

    The Lord taught many parables. But to fully understand these parables as we study them, we need to examine what motivated Him to teach that particular parable.

    In order to do this, you generally have to read the verses that precede the parable He spoke. For example, following Jesus' comments about the widow giving her two small coins in the temple, He teaches about: • The destruction of the temple • The coming of the end of the age Look at Luke 21: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can How You Love Tell Who You Serve? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 620 views

    This sermon explores the call to emulate Christ's boundless, transformative love, manifesting mercy, mimicking His love, and being motivated by His mandate to love others.

    Welcome, beloved, to this place where we gather to share in the fellowship of faith, a place where we seek to understand the mysteries of God's love and grace, a place where we strive to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we explore a theme that is as old as creation itself, yet as ...read more

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    For Growing Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,764 views

    Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

    This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,807 views

    The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

    Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is Your Excuse?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 9, 2019
     | 10,595 views

    Three men and three different excuses as to why they couldn't follow Jesus. We can learn from their mistakes to live out our calling with passion and to keep from letting the world distract us from this important mission.

    MANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” IN THE MOVIE, ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES THAT THE CHESHIRE CAT IS UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE LOOKS AT CHESHIRE THE CAT AND ASKED HIM, “WHICH ROAD DO I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    War Of Your Worlds Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,261 views

    When you see yourself as an alien and an exile with your citizenship in heaven, and God as your only Sovereign, you stop drifting with the current of the day. You ponder what is good for the soul and what honors God in everything.

    When is something worth nothing? Zimbabwe’s central bank will introduce a $50 billion note -- enough to buy just two loaves of bread – as a way of fighting cash shortages amid spiraling inflation. Zimbabwe is grappling with hyperinflation now officially estimated at 231 million percent, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blessing For All Nations

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    The ultimate harvest will be when "all the ends of the earth" revere God.

    A BLESSING FOR ALL NATIONS. Psalm 67. The opening of this Psalm echoes the beginning of the high-priestly benediction pronounced by Aaron and his sons (Psalm 67:1; cf. Numbers 6:24-25). The Psalm also has its foundations in the blessing of all the families of the earth through Abraham and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,268 views

    God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

    Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025
     | 173 views

    The Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness and courage to proclaim Christ fearlessly, even in the face of opposition, making evangelism fruitful and effective.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND EVANGELISM – Boldness To Preach Christ By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:29-31 Key Verse: “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewardship - Conduits Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    The purpose of this study is to take the focus of tithing off money and obligation and put it on trusting God and thankfulness. What is the purpose of God’s blessings and the motive of our giving?

    Stewardship – Conduits of God’s Grace Genesis 14 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist