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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Children Of God: Transformed By Adoption John 1:12-13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024
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     | 1,568 views

    In John 1:12-13 we delve into the profound truth of our identity as children of God, transformed by the miracle of spiritual adoption.

    Children of God: Transformed by Adoption John 1:12-13 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of our identity as children of God, transformed by the miracle of spiritual adoption. Our focus Scripture is found in John 1:12-13: "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In Christ: The Secret To A Fruitful Life John 15:5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2024
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     | 3,503 views

    John 15:5 is a profound verse from the Gospel of John that speaks to the essence of our relationship with Jesus and the source of our spiritual fruitfulness.

    Abiding in Christ: The Secret to a Fruitful Life John 15:5 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a profound verse from the Gospel of John that speaks to the essence of our relationship with Jesus and the source of our spiritual fruitfulness. Our focus will be on John 15:5. This verse provides ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more

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    Our People Must Learn

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
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    To enumerate the things we need to teach our people.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you teach your people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to teach our people. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:14 (Amplified Bible) 3:14 And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,505 views

    Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

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    Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024
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     | 1,576 views

    In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

    Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus And Judaism.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2022
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     | 1,077 views

    Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

    JESUS AND JUDAISM. John 7:19-24. JOHN 7:19a. “Did not Moses give you the law…?” Once every seven years, during the feast of tabernacles, the law was to be read (cf. Deuteronomy 31:10-13). Jesus reminds His hearers that the law was given by Moses, the servant of God. JOHN 7:19b. “yet none of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grounded In Provision Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    The passage that we will look at this morning is a passage that gives us a wonderful picture about God’s provision in our lives. 1 Kings 17 describes for us several events in the life of a man named Elijah. Elijah is a prophet of God and some might even

    Grounded in Provision 1 Kings 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION... The Clock that had a Nervous Breakdown, C. Swindoll This new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times it was going to have to tick. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

    PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fitting In?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jun 1, 2015
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     | 11,693 views

    One of the greatest desires that people have is to fit in. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young, old or in-between, we see it in every area of life.

    FITTING IN? 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (Pass out puzzle pieces) Today I want to talk to you about fitting in. Right now everyone is receiving a puzzle piece. I want you to keep this puzzle piece as a reminder that even though you each are your own individual, we all fit into a puzzle that is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Can Do For Your Family Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 65,810 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of messages called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Family Scripture: Psalm 127 Sermon: "What God Can Do for Your Family" (ILL: Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, "There’s no place like home) And she’s right. There’s no place like home, when it is happy and healthy. A happy and healthy home is one of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

    Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Pack Rat To Cheeful Giver

    Contributed by Marci Cook on Jun 19, 2008
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     | 4,891 views

    Turning our attitudes of selfishness to an attituce of giving.

    Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. When my husband’s grandmother passed away, her family had to go through all the things she left behind. We found in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing Workers

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 22,915 views

    God needs His people to be willing to work for Him.

    NEHEMIAH 4:6 "WILLING WORKERS" INTRO: Nehemiah was the cupbearer of Artaxerxes, king of Persia. * One of his close kinsman arrived from Judea, and Nehemiah was informed of the pitiful condition of Jerusalem and residents of Judea. * Upon learning of their condition, Nehemiah was much grieved, * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Secret

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    Here is a brief but powerful revelation, on secret giving which brings a dimmer on the popular method of extorting money and alms from people in the Church setting.

    The Power of Secret By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Nassau, Bahamas “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of the: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal