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Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

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Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Responsibilities We Have For Other Christians. Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

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A teaching message on Luke 17:1-6

Luke Series #74 August 04, 2002 Title: Two Responsibilities We Have for Other Christians. Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

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Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

“Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

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According to Jesus, a person’s actions and attitude will demonstrate who he has as father.

Few pictures from our family history speak more of family camaraderie than those of my dad with his 5 boys. I wouldn’t want to minimize Mom’s significance for a second, or fail to point out that my dad always said, “I have 5 sons, and each one of them has a sister!” But there’s something about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Ever Been To Key West?

Contributed by Dennis Raines on Mar 8, 2008

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What is necessary for God to help in time of difficulty.

Have you ever been to Key West by car? I lived in Florida most of my life and did not make that journey until I was in my late 40’s. I was quite impressed with the Keys. I was impressed with the beauty of the water and the scenery. But one thing really impressed me. I was impressed with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Enters Into Our Lives

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 28, 2013

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This message is about how Lord Jesus enters into the life of a sinful person, transforms the life of that person, and gives purpose to that person.

Introduction The entry of one person into another person’s life is not a small thing. It can change the entire life. The person may be a friend, a colleague, a relative, a lover, a life-partner, or a stranger. One person can change our life for good or bad. It may lead to either joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2012

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1) Refutation of the charge of drunkenness (Acts 2:14-15). 2) Explanation of Pentecost based on Old Testament prophecy (Acts 2:16-21).

This summer has been particularly dry. If you have been traveling or noticing the news, there are varying degrees of drought across North America. The recent rains have turned things around. As the recent rain has been pored out, previously parched and lifeless vegetation is beginning to come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 2, 2009

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the 5th Commandment and what it means to honor someone and how we apply that command to our parents ad various stages of our life and theirs

5 - Honor Your Parents Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Understanding what Honor means Honor is Personal Honor means giving Preference Honor relates to Position Honor must be Practical Honoring Your Parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Married With Purpose Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

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Message 21 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continues a discussion of the purpose of marriage began in message 20.

Chico Alliance Church “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7:1-9 I ntroduction Marriage is under attack. The very foundation of our culture is in danger of deterioration. God has blessed America to the extent that America has embraced Biblical principles. These principles direct relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Have A Servant’s Heart To Use Your Spiritual Gifts?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

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Use your gifts!

1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Using our gifts to serve God and serve others is something that goes against our natural desire for popularity, influence, and prominence. Our corrupt flesh only wants to oblige itself and it only wants to help others only if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

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In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV) 15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking For Loopholes Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

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You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you look for loopholes in God’s Word in order to excuse your sin

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor, God's Church Is There Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 1, 2023

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In Jesus' life and ministry He calls us to be a real neighbor. How about you? Are you a real neighbor?

“I Love This Place” Series “Like a Good Neighbor, God’s Church Is There” Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction: Do any of you know what the “golden rule” is? It a rule of living that Jesus gave us saying that successful living focuses on two things: “Loving God with our all our heart and loving our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Being Generous Towards The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

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A poor village church made significant personal sacrifices to support a missionary. Years later, that small act of generosity resulted in the transformation of an entire community, demonstrating how a seemingly minor deed can have an extraordinary and eternal impact.

OUTLINE Text: Philippians 4:15-20 (NIV) Subject: Generosity Theme: Being generous towards the work of God Preposition: Christians should be generous towards the work of God. I.CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE GENEROUS TOWARDS THE WORK OF GOD BECAUSE IT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIP IN SHARING THE GOSPEL (V. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

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This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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