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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Potter's Hands Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2018
     | 5,806 views

    In order to have Christ formed in us, we look to Galatians 4:12-20, where the Apostle Paul shows: 1) The Godly Example. (Galatians 4:12a.) 2) The Godly Focus. (Galatians 4:12-16 3) The Deadly Distraction. (Galatians 4:17-18) and finally: 4) The Godly Objective: (Galatians 4:19-20)

    How you are right now going into 2019 is a result of the choices you have made in 2018. Your fitness, knowledge, compassion and ability to show mercy is a result of how you have cultivated those disciplines in 2018. What is formed in you is a result of how you have allowed yourself to be formed. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Dunn avatar

    I Once Was Lost But Now I'm Found

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025
     | 230 views

    Identity is not found by looking inward but revealed by God. We are lost in self but found when the Father comes running.

    I will never forget the moment when someone I loved looked at me and said, “I need to find myself.” I can still remember the quality of the light in the room, the strange hush in the air, the way those four words seemed to rearrange the furniture of my life in an instant. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Confidence For Uncertain People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Four reliable indicators of God’s attitude toward us.

    How can you be sure that God is pleased with you? This of course is a perennial question. Every generation as searched for certainty, assurance that God’s pleased with them. One tribal group in the country of Vanautu, the islands that Leigh and Barbara Labrecque will be moving to as Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Greatness Waiting To Happen

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,170 views

    God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

    Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

    "The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 887 ratings
     | 215,160 views

    In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

    YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Broken Cisterns

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    There is a Fountain of Living Waters who never disappoints.

    (read Jeremiah 2:9-13) In his commentary on the book of Jeremiah, Andrew Blackwood says this: “Many Palestinians were dependent upon cisterns, laboriously carved from the rock. Cistern water at best is flat and tasteless; it is easily contaminated with various types of growth that produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    How Important Is The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 13,811 views

    What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?

    In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by James May on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 24,760 views

    The cost of discipleship can be summed up in three commands when Jesus said Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Scott Caudill avatar

    The Facts Concerning Our First Fruits

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 44,691 views

    Are you giving God your very best? Let’s consider the facts concerning our first fruits.

    FACTS CONCERNING OUR FIRSTFRUITS Proverbs 3:7-10 As you study your Bible you’ll find that the book of Proverbs is in a section of the Bible knows as, “Wisdom Literature”. The other books that would be included in the section would be the book of Job, the Psalms, the book of Ecclesiastes as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Our Relationship To The Weak

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

    Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Enjoying Your Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    Second in a series on Ephesians

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Position in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22   Michael Dell. Sanford Weill. Gerald Levin. John Chambers. Henry Silverman. Ever heard of those people? Do any of those names ring a bell? They’re all millionaires. And they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Teach Your Children

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 30,996 views

    Deals with God’s call for parents to faithfully instruct their children in the ways of the Lord through their words and deeds.

    Teach Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) I. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Words A. The historical situation B. Our present situation II. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Lives A. Actions do speak louder than words B. Our orthodoxy should impact our orthopraxy C. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Key To Seeing God

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

    The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance