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  • David Taylor avatar

    War And Witness For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,246 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We are in our second week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we finish looking at “War and Witness for God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Want To Be #1

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,554 views

    This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness - ambition, power and control. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance

    Scripture: Mark 9: 30 - 37 Theme: Pathway to Excellence Title: I want to Be #1 This message is about how Jesus handled the conversation about greatness. Jesus challenges His Disciples - 1. Focus on Others 2. Focus on Service 3. Focus on Acceptance INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ekklesia - The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    The 9th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Ekklesia – the Church (BFM #9) Text: Ephesians 4:4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we are continuing our study of the BFM and today we are on article 6, the article on the Church (Read BFM article 6 – the church). I think that the doctrine of the church is one of the most misunderstood, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    This morning we are going to learn how to pray by looking at Paul’s Practice of Prayer. We’re going to look at three keys to Paul’s prayer—his POSISION, PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE.

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Paul’s Practice of Prayer  Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,088 views

    Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,916 views

    A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

    THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Means Of Grace?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

    Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Master It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 721 views

    Explores mastering spiritual maturity, depending on God's Word, and manifesting transformed lives through the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis.

    Good morning, beloved of God, and welcome to this sacred space. I'm so glad you've chosen to join us as we gather to worship and seek the face of God together. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards a profound passage in the book of Genesis, a passage that holds timeless truths and ...read more

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    A Messiah's Rules For Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    Jesus calls us to place value on the things in life that are truly important.

    A Messiah's Rules For Living Text: Matt. 22:13-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rules of chocolate: a. If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. b. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Figs, Faith And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,705 views

    The solution to any problem in your life is simply this: Have faith in God. The answer to any need in your life is: Have faith in God.

    INTRODUCTION People tend to remember short pithy slogans. If you’ve heard these, fill in the last word: “A miss is as good as a mile.” Or “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Or “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Or “Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket.” Those are so short and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Chocolate

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,487 views

    A sermon primarily aimed at the children, explaining how we judge people based on what they seem to be, but God judges people on what they can become in Him.

    (Although this message is meant for the entire congregation, it is primarily aimed at the younger children, teaching them that it is ultimately more important what a person is like on the inside rather than what they appear to be like on the outside. And to illustrate this point, we will have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,178 views

    The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Bricks That Build A Marriage".

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    "Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Life Stimulated By Joy

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Choosing to live the joy of God in us has tremendous payoffs.

    A Life Stimulated By Joy 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy 5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure that God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free