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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jerusalem- Change Your Focus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,823 views

    This is the 45th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#45] JERUSALEM- CHANGE YOUR FOCUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 I have noticed that people will listen to whoever sounds good. They decide who they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What’s Your Focus?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,926 views

    We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

    What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Uses The Unexpected

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,652 views

    Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

    Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Your Heart Condition Before God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 9, 2022
     | 2,906 views

    It is your heart that determines your usability. Maybe you are not the obvious choice for some position. The lesser known man who has the heart of God prevailed in the case of David. God’s principle remains the same.

    When God looks at you He does not see your height or weight or any warts or blemishes. God sees your heart and He sees you for your heart. How pure is your heart before God? This is the story of the anointing of David, the king of Israel. The setting begins with King Saul. Saul took leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Marriage-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017
     | 3,854 views

    2 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 836 views

    The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Focus On Five Serving Each Other Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    This goes deeper than love. This is helping others so that we can make a difference in their life. We need to make a habit of serving others so that we can demonstrate God’s way of loving.

    LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Comes From The Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,410 views

    One of the reasons we lose joy is because we lose focus. This sermon looks at keep our focus so we keep our joy!

    JOY COMES FROM THE RIGHT FOCUS PHILIPPIANS 1:12-14 NOW I WANT YOU TO KNOW, BRETHREN, THAT MY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE TURNED OUT FOR THE GREATER PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL, 13  SO THAT MY IMPRISONMENT IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Fruit That Is Always In Season: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 4, 2017
     | 5,885 views

    Faithful people stick with others. Find out how God is particularly sticky.

    Who can identify this fruit? (Show picture.) It looks a bit like a coconut, but it isn’t. It’s about the size of an orange and it grows in the Amazon. This fruit is called bacuri. The part that you eat is the sticky white pulp in the middle, which they say tastes sweet and sour at the same time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Used The Word To Focus People On Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2018
     | 5,051 views

    Jesus used to word to try to get folks to place their focus on what was important to God so that they would do what God called them to do for the right reasons!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Imagine that you have lived your whole life with a particular worldview, then one person comes along and lets you know that your worldview is built upon a false premise? • Today we are continuing our Diving Deep in the Word with Jesus. • In Matthew 22, the chapter we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    The Silent Killer

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Dec 17, 2016
     | 7,966 views

    A Sermon on Complacency

    Jeremiah 10:21 For the shepherds have become dull-hearted, And have not sought the Lord; Therefore they shall not prosper, And all their flocks shall be scattered. Intro: In the medical world the number one silent killer is High Blood Pressure. If it goes unchecked, and untreated it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Stay On The Track

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
     | 7,940 views

    IT IS NOT HOW FAST YOU RUN BUT HOW WELL YOU RAN

    STAY ON THE TRACK MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Battling Distractions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,885 views

    When we battle distractions in our life, we must position our focus on Christ who also takes all our worries and troubles. Let us bring ourselves to Him.

    Opening illustration: Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O, Say Can You See?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 2,800 views

    BEWARE APATHY AND CARELESSNESS CAN QUIETLY CONSUME OUR EFFECTIVENESS. Do we speak negative traps that sow seeds that will grow?

    O SAY CAN YOU SEE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com O, SAY CAN YOU SEE... WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT CAN YOU SEE? FALLING FAST? The Parachutist is a magazine printed by the United States Parachute Association THEY PUBLISH THE FATALITY SUMMARY from time to time... 1. From 1 to 20 jumps ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God