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  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Submission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 323 views

    My big idea is Spirit filled people are submissive people.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning How To Walk

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    Our daily walk as Christians is so extremely vital because it is our witness to the world. We need to learn to walk in such a way that we please God and are a witness to the world of Christ’s redeeming love.

    Learning How to Walk 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” Introduction: Throughout the New Testament the daily life we lead is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Isn't There Some Good In Everyone?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    Are people basically good?

    In this message, we will deal with the question, "Isn’t There Some Good In Everyone?" Is it really true that there is a little good in everyone? I mean, let’s think about it. Do you really think that there was a little good in Joseph Stalin, or Adolph Hitler, or Charles Manson? I mean, we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You’ve Been Grafted Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2021
     | 3,023 views

    Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.

    You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Want To Be A Pharisee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,838 views

    Jesus despised the Pharisees. But why? These guys were simply trying to please God by honoring His rules. What was it about them that angered God so much and how do we avoid becoming like them?

    About the worst thing you can call somebody in Church is to say they are a “Pharisee”. The Pharisees were THE “bad guys” in scripture and seemed to always be the main group that Jesus singled out as examples of who His followers were NOT to be like. I don’t want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Magi - Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Beloved, please know that divine providence is at work in your life as you follow Jesus. Jesus directs your steps through your obedience to Him and His Word. Jesus provides for you. Jesus protects you.

    Magi - Divine Providence The Characters of Christmas By Greg Johnson December 17, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 2:1-12 Followers of Christ are believers in divine providence seeing God at work in our lives and in our situations. We know that God is always making a way where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Single And Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,387 views

    Did you know that there’s an entire chapter in the Bible that celebrates singleness and explodes multiple marital myths? Please turn to 1 Corinthians 7 to find Paul’s manifesto on marriage and his treatise on singleness.

    Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/05 A first grade teacher gave her class the first part of a proverb and asked them to finish the second half. Here’s what they came up with… • Better to be safe than…punch a 5th grader. • It’s always darkest before…Daylight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell: The Literal View Vs. Non-Literal Views

    Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    This sermon is based on a study of several books by authors who hold to a variety of views on the doctrine of Hell. Please note that the format of this website does not enable me to include footnotes where they were originally placed in the sermon. Howe

    In contemporary Christianity, many questions have arisen as to the reality of hell. While the Bible teaches a literal view of an eternal hell, there has been a widespread embrace of anything but a literal view. There has been much speculation about what the Bible actually teaches about nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Recognizing His Presence In Your Prayer Chamber

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,694 views

    When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and truth, then, He will make His presence known to you.

    “For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6) When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clay Gentry avatar

    Is It Enough Just To Love God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013
     | 4,215 views

    Is it enough just to love God? By that we mean, it is enough to be well pleasing to God to simply love Him? Some Christians would say yes, others no, but what does God's word say? That is the focus of this lesson.

    Last week I asked a dozen people this simple question, “Is it enough just to love God?” Only two people said “yes it was enough just to love God,” while the other ten emphatically said, “no it’s not, we have to obey Him.” So what is the answer? Is it enough ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Gaston avatar

    The 7 Characteristics Of Those Who Walk With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,991 views

    There are seven characteristics that must be present in those who wish to walk with God in order for them to be pleasing to God and to attempt to duplicate the life of Enoch which in the end caused him to go up in his own private Rapture!

    THE 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WHO WALK WITH GOD Genesis 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE RIDDLES 1. Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. 2. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. 3. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,007 views

    In this final segment of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we examine the effects of our actions. We consider the effect upon the Savior, the Sinner, the Saint and the effect upon Self. Please see the other parts of the series.

    Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. V. E – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Praying Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 2,679 views

    For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

    NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 6,051 views

    You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

    Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist