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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson Ie2b: The Adequacy Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2020
     | 2,839 views

    God said, "I will establish a New Covenant." "I will put my laws into their mind." "I will be their God." "I will be merciful toward their iniquities." "I will remember their sins no more."

    Tom Lowe 10/1/2020 Moses smashes the commandments of God Lesson IE2b: The Adequacy of the New Covenant (Heb. 8:10-13) Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-13 (NIV) 10. This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declare the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer: "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”. Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
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     | 12,658 views

    When you have spent time in God’s presence as a loving Father, a benevolent King, a Sovereign Lord and Great Provider, then your heart, your mind and your soul is ready to confront the sin in your life and come before your Redeemer.

    Little Johnny was so excited to try out his new slingshot. He and his sister Sally were visiting grandma on the farm for a couple of weeks and there was no better a time to work on his sling shot skills. First he’d aim at a row of tin cans he put on the fence, but after about 50 shots and 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disease Of Carnality In The Church

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 8, 2013
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     | 17,450 views

    What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” Here in the text, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church and he describes them as being carnal minded or having a fleshly yearnings.

    “You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Introduction What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
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     | 4,390 views

    Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

    O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Lord, Teach Me To Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 3,254 views

    Prayer the centerfold on every table of faith leads us to a far greater understanding than commonly known of our faith and convictions. We abide in the power, love and sound mind of Christ Jesus who revolutionized God's love in a radical movement of faith

    LORD, Teach Me To Pray by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, King James Version, KJV [A charge to Timothy]) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
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     | 5,369 views

    I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living With Eternity In View

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021
     | 5,294 views

    This sermon deals with recognizing we are a temple that God wants to reside in and that we need the need to use the right building materials to keep the temple holy and the proper foundation to become what God wants us to be in life having our minds fixed on eternity.

    Living With Eternity In View By Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Matthew 7:15-28,1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Have you ever purchased an item that looked great in the package or on the advertisement but when you got it, you said, “this is nothing but a piece of junk, it so flimsy, I want my money ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Angels And Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 17, 2021
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     | 4,270 views

    Call upon the Lord for spiritual strength to continue your battle. Guard your heart and mind and soul, for the Lord and His angels are always watching over you. Spiritual warfare is not an easy battle but know that God and His angels are right by your side.

    Angels & Spiritual Warfare “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” - Ephesians 6:12 For the last two weeks, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 3: Building On The Foundation Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,656 views

    God wants us to be... 1. Authentic and affectionate (vs. 9-10). 2. Humble and hard-working (vs. 10-11, 16). 3. Hopeful and helpful (vs. 12-13). 4. Sympathetic and same-minded (vs. 14-16).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life Part 3: Building on the Foundation of God's Love The Book of Romans Romans 12:9-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Most of us know that Romans 12 marks a big shift in the Book of Romans. In chapters 1-11, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017
     | 11,204 views

    It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Perfect Peace: Trusting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 1,595 views

    Perfect peace is a gift from God to those who trust in Him and fix their thoughts on Him. In a world filled with chaos, may we be known as people of unwavering trust and minds fixed on the One who offers us the peace that surpasses all understanding

    Perfect Peace: Trusting in the Lord Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Share the context of this verse, emphasizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Idols

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023
     | 2,327 views

    Everyone is a fan of something or someone, but we must exercise caution and be mindful of the dangers of idolatry. Because a simple admiration or desire can turn into idolatry. Idolatry is often a good thing that becomes a god thing. That will eventually create a barrier between us and God.

    To become a fan is generally fine. “Everyone is a fan of something or someone, but we must exercise caution and be mindful of the dangers of idolatry. Because a simple admiration or desire can turn into idolatry. Idolatry is often a good thing that becomes a "god thing". That will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Success In The New Year

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 27, 2023
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     | 2,679 views

    Are you going to have a happy new year, or will the social, moral and political corruption continue to destroy your peace of mind and hopes for the future of our nation and the world? It's time to stop worrying about the things that are beyond your control.

    Turn to Proverbs 25:28, as we talk today about the secret of success for the new year. The question is, are you going to have a happy new year, or will the social, moral and political corruption continue to destroy your peace of mind and hopes for the future of our nation and the world? Listen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shepherds’ Jubilee Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,421 views

    What is your state of mind as we near the end of this year?Maybe some of you are pretty caught up with your work, paying back your loans, raising your children, caring for an invalid parent and nothing out of the ordinary seem to be happening.

    The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-20 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024
     | 1,227 views

    What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational