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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

    Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Want That Mountain, It Belongs To Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,477 views

    You need to declare the good things of God, over your life on a daily basis! Sometimes you need to do it on a moment by moment basis, if that's what it takes

    I want that Mountain, it belongs to me! Psalms 107:1-2 NKJ. Says it this way, 1. Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, The bible doesn’t say let them wish it were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Blessing And Curse Of Success”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2013
     | 8,831 views

    Saul and David illustrate the differences between true and false success in life.

    If there is a quote that I count among my favorites, it is the quote from George W. Truett, who said that “True success is knowing God’s will and being in the center of it.” Implied in that quote is that there is a type of success that is true and another that is false. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Stand At The Door

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013
     | 7,652 views

    Jesus stands at the door of our heart allowing Him to be a part of every aspect of our lives.

    I stand at the door Revelation 3:20-3:22 Introduction- Last week we looked at letting the Holy Spirit work in our lives. Sometimes I feel I need to preach the same message twice in a row so we get it. Paul said that he “resolved to know nothing while he was with them except Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sucked In, Washed Up And Blown Over

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 3, 2013
    based on 85 ratings
     | 38,129 views

    Yes there are times when life can make us feel "Sucked in, washed up, and Blown over" Yet in the midst of what the world offers we can have peace. "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Updated May 2019.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; we have four readings before the message is shared. The readings for this day were Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 and John 14:23-29 You can trust me ... Go ahead and Jump! I do not think there is a parent ... or a grandparent ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Grafted In By Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,791 views

    Aposte Paul shows us by example the wonderful power and mercy of the grace of God. He also shows us the sterness and how imoortasnt it is to be obedient to God Word.

    Grafted in by grace Romans chapter 11:11-11:24 Introduction- Thank God for Grace! Mike Nordai thanks God for Grace every day. Really, grace is God giving us something that we cannot obtain for ourselves. G.R.A.C.E. God’s riches at Christ expense The key being that God gave us mercy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Urgent News Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,948 views

    In this message titled “Urgent News” from our 2008 Easter Morning service, we look at the resurrection from the perspective of the ladies who arrived at the tomb early on that first Easter morning. How did they feel? What did they see? More importantly

    How many of you took a look at the newspaper this morning? If you can stomach it, I think it’s a good idea to keep up with what’s going on in the world. But here’s the thing about news. Whether you get your news from the paper or the TV, news comes in all different shapes and sizes. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing God To Our World

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

    One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Upon Further Review Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,431 views

    In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

    1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Iron Heavens, Brass Earth

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,634 views

    One of the worst situations a human can experience is what we call iron heavens and brass earth. God is always particular about the consequences of idol worship.

    Leviticus 26 26 ‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God. 14 ‘But if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Bearing The Fruit Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,298 views

    God calls us to bear the fruit of faithfulness, regardless of what the world around us may say or do, leaving Him in charge of the details and the outcome.

    Bearing the fruit of faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJ Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Illus. By David Jeremiah Integrity is telling the truth to yourself. Honesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Let Us Let Jesus Change The World By Using You And Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,351 views

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours.

    Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours. We are afraid to speak to anyone because we don’t know if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Barlow avatar

    Midnight Praise

    Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,931 views

    Paul and Silas weren't praising God for deliverance, they were just praising God in the middle of a dark place.

    Midnight Praises Acts 16:16-24 This setting of scripture first finds Paul and Silas in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching the people this new doctrine of being saved by grace through the new birth application, it was new obviously to Gentile people, but it was also new to Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Meade avatar

    Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024
     | 939 views

    There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “ but the truth is, the sky is not your limit; your belief system is.

    “Shooting Arrows & Striking Ground” 2 Kings 13:14-19 There is no stronger power available to fuel your life than faith. You may have heard the phrase, “The sky is the limit “. But the truth is, “The sky is not your limit; your belief system is.” Passage set up: Joash was a frightened ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

    Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal