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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    You're Not The Boss Of Me

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 7, 2013
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     | 12,758 views

    In the 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer tells the church to obey the spiritual leaders that God has placed over them.

    You’re Not The Boss Of Me Hebrews 13: 17&18 Intro: There was a pastor sitting with his board of deacons and they were discussing the budget for the next year. The subject of the pastors salary came up and there was a discussion about his compensation for the next year. One of the deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Story And My Passions #3: The Word

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2016
     | 4,153 views

    One of my passions is the Bible. Reading, studying and obeying it has transformed my life, and it will do the same for you, too.

    MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #3: THE WORD OPENING: Discuss the transition: Getting ready to move to Surrey, no word yet on a new pastor. Possibly two new candidates. We must trust God in His sovereignty through this process! INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s our last four Sundays here, and during this time, I ...read more

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    Rest From The Struggle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,683 views

    If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

    A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Need For The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    We need to receive Precious Holy Spirit. Listen to Him, obey Him and follow Him to successfully do the will of God

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: NEED FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD Acts 1:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Listen Up, Sheep Part 2

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,313 views

    God's people will listen and obey Him. We will tune out the distractions of the world and listen for the voice of Jesus

    Credit: The outline and some of the guts of the sermon are taken straight from Jeff Anselmi on sermoncentral. I have edited it enough that I think it is worth posting as my own work. Clearly Jeff built the frame of the sermon, however I did a lot of remodeling. Listen up sheep! part 2 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Strategies For Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025
     | 421 views

    God’s ways may not make sense to human reasoning, but they are always sure paths to victory when obeyed completely.

    DIVINE STRATEGIES FOR VICTORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-5 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.” (Joshua 6:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Entering Your Season Of Rest

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 6, 2025
     | 370 views

    God’s plan for His children is not endless struggle but divine rest that flows from trusting, obeying, and walking with Him.

    ENTERING YOUR SEASON OF REST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Key Verse: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:9-11; Exodus 33:14; Psalm 62:1-2; Isaiah 14:3 INTRODUCTION: Every believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going Beyond The Fence. Jeremiah 29:11

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 10, 2024
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     | 5,342 views

    An encouragement to move forward with the Lord. Learning how to use the past parts of our lives to obey the Lord and be used by Him.

    An Encouragement to Move Forward with the Lord: Learning to Use Our Past to Obey and Be Used by Him Stand with me, lift your Bible, and repeat after me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 2, 2022
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     | 3,505 views

    Jesus tells Peter to fish in a strange place and strange time. Peter skeptically obeys. Jesus blesses and commissions for more.

    2.6.22 Luke 5:1-11 One time, while the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there along the lakeshore. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Jesus got into one of the boats, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Results Of Idolatry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 670 views

    To encourage us to reject idolatry and distractions of the world, and instead choose to faithfully obey God, embracing the blessings that come with this obedience.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of Deuteronomy, specifically Chapter 31, verse 16. The passage says, 'And the Lord said to Moses, 'You are about to rest with your ancestors, and these people will soon prostitute themselves to the foreign gods of the land they are ...read more

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    The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 1,262 views

    Explores our human tendency to create false idols, the importance of obeying God's call, and the hope found in sincere repentance.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart filled with anticipation, eager to share with you the profound truths buried within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. As we gather in the house of our Lord today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

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    Baptizing Into The Name... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,933 views

    The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

    OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing Cause From Chaos

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 18, 2025
     | 220 views

    A revelation of Jesus Christ as the Mighty God who possesses all power, authority, and supremacy over creation and all situations.

    JESUS THE MIGHTY GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 9:6 Key Verse: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mother's Prayer

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Apr 27, 2021
     | 4,219 views

    A mother's prayer is powerful. It ends with a powerful story of the dream of a mother that asks God to show her His love.

    Luke 2:19 reads: “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.” - Luke 2:19 NET Mary What does it mean to treasure and ponder in her heart? What did Mary treasure in her heart? Let us answer the question what she treasures first, then we will answer what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist