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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Proper Orbits Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 600 views

    The passage deals with immorality that shouldn’t be named or practiced among the believers at Ephesus, I want to emphasize that the scripture should not be burdened with baggage that it is often saddled with

    Background to passage: It’s been a while since we have been in Ephesians, so a quick overview. First three chapters are deeply theological about Christ’s role in our salvation and in the life of the church. Last three chapters are very practical. In fact the end of chapter four some of the “most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
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     | 1,017 views

    Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as believers. It is our direct communication with God, our means of expressing our dependence on Him, and the way through which we align our hearts with His will.

    Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Introduction C.S. Lewis once said, “I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me.” Prayer is one of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Friends Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 10, 2024
     | 879 views

    Based on Colossians 4:7-18 - Encourages hearers to be a godly friend & to have godly friends.

    “FRIENDS” Colossians 4:7-18 FBCF – 8/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Do you have someone in your life that you can just be real with? Don’t have to pretend like you’re happy when you’re not…in a good mood when you’re not…talk when you don’t want to talk…it’s not awkward to just sit in silence with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fill 'er Up, Lord

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025
     | 108 views

    Daily yield control so the Spirit can animate every thought, word, and deed.

    Introduction I know that it is rude and impolite, generally speaking, to ask personal questions. There are just certain questions that people should know better than to ask. For example: You should never go up to a woman and ask, “How much do you weigh?” Likewise, you should never go up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Power Of Consistent Living PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,247 views

    This sermon explores Caleb's unwavering faith and courage, encouraging believers to claim God's promises regardless of age or circumstance. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of anticipation and a spirit filled with joy, for I have been given the privilege of sharing with you a message that I believe will inspire and uplift you. Today, we turn our focus to the story of a man whose faith was ...read more

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    Loving God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 972 views

    This sermon explores how to love God deeply, obey Him faithfully, and hold firmly to His promises.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together to uplift our hearts and minds to the glory of God. It is a joy to see each one of you, and I am thankful that we have this time to share in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that ...read more

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    Giving Of Our Firstfruits

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 21,807 views

    God presents His Church to the world as His firstfruits and He wants us to present Him with our firstfruits.

    Giving of our First Fruit James 1:16-18 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Did Jesus Manage To Balance Expressions Of Grace And Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious.

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious. Jesus expressed the perfect balance of grace and power. One day the disciples started fighting among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

    1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

    Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Me, Myself, And I Syndrome

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    This sermon addresses the need for accountability

    Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    It is only natural for the children to resemble their parents in looks and manner. The same is true of our spiritual heritage. It is only natural that we should imitate and be like our spiritual father. But too many people want to practice religion an

    INCONSISTENT CLAIMS - “ABRAHAM IS OUR FATHER” Verses 39-41a They claimed a linage to Abraham as their ticket to heaven. A Godly heritage can be a powerful influence, but never guarantees righteousness. They were really interested in honoring themselves, not Abraham. Jesus wanted them to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,041 views

    This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

    Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

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    Everybody Has An Open Invitation To God's Love

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,301 views

    The Church reminds the world today that Jesus is coming again and the world should get its house in order.

    Everybody has an open invitation to God's love Have you ever invited anyone to dinner? One of the greatest compliments an individual can pay to another is to invite him/her home to dinner. The nature of our society is of such that we are selective about the calibre of persons we invite to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Word Of Praise

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011
     | 7,519 views

    Psalm 150 answers four basic questions about praise: where, why, how and who.

    The predominant note in the book of Psalms is praise. In one form or another, the word "praise" appears in the book of Psalms 164 times, 13 times in our text for today. Each of the five books into which the Psalms has been divided ends with a doxology of praise (41:13; 72:19-20; 89:52; 106:48; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist