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  • Glenn Branham avatar

    The Beauty Of Holiness

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,743 views

    Christians must live a life of holiness - and find it beautiful.

    "The Beauty of Holiness" 1 Pet. 3:1-7 1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Intentional New Testament Church

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Feb 29, 2024
     | 795 views

    Three common statements that if overlooked, ignored or forgotten will bring the absence of God and a church that will only become a social club.

    FB, Harrisonburg #1 March 3, 2024 Sunday Morning The Intentional New Testament Church Various Scripture Intro.: Thank you so much Music Team. I want to begin my time by expressing to Bro. Robert and to Brad and to the PSC for giving me this opportunity to come and to serve as your Transitional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Character Trait: Seeing And Living The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    The supernatural is not always spectacular. Sometimes God works supernaturally in the natural. Some examples are marriages restored, addictions undone, attitudes remade. Character and conduct are conformed to Jesus.

    Intro: The supernatural is not always spectacular. Sometimes God works supernaturally in the natural. Some examples are marriages restored, addictions undone, attitudes remade. There is something that is very dangerous today. The supernatural has become twisted to be vampires, zombies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today, Tomorrow And Eternity

    Contributed by David Tack on May 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 490 views

    We take the 3 verses in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and bring it into the time spans of: today, tomorrow and eternity!

    Today, Tomorrow and Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) INTO: This morning our text passage is a real attention grabber! …. I’m talking about an “in your tracks type.” CHECK IT OUT! WHY IS THIS? Because it’s a passage of contrasts! In the literary world writers often use special devices to capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    'extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    In today’s world, there is an inordinate emphasis on physical appearance to the neglect of a far more important need, that of inward or spiritual beauty.

    "EXTREME MAKEOVER" "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee; first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion Does Something

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 567 ratings
     | 20,574 views

    Compassion is the heart of God and it requires us to do something...anything!

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compassion Does Something! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps You Improve Your Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express... in accordance with God’s will."

    How the Holy Spirit Helps You Improve Your Teaching Illustration:Do not hastily ascribe things to God. Do not easily suppose dreams, voices, impressions, visions or revelations to be from God. They may be from Him. They may be from nature. They may be from the Devil. J.K. Johnston, John Wesley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,923 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Allen Hern avatar

    John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rubbish

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

    Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lee Henry avatar

    In The Garden

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,868 views

    Jesus’ experience in the Garden of Gethsemane is an example to us of the power of prayer.

    In the Garden Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 It has been about three years since Jesus began his ministry in the waters of Jordan. He has taught, healed, inspired, prophesied, challenged and confronted. He has had a last supper with his closest followers and gave them a lesson in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    2nd. in series on 1 Thessalonians (2 of 8).

    HELPING THE BABY GROW UP 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, so He uses people to nurture the babes in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful preaching of the Apostle and his helpers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Job: One Man's Tragedy Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    Life is full of suffering. In this fallen world, marred by sin and plagued by Satan, suffering is par for the course. How we respond to our suffering says so much about us. In this message, Pastor Dunn helps us look at one man who faced one tragedy after

    One Man’s Tragedy Job 1:1-22 Intro: Life is full of suffering. In this fallen world, marred by sin and plagued by Satan, suffering is par for the course. The effects of the curse are everywhere. But how we respond to our suffering says a lot about us. Many people hide or mask their suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Thanksliving

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    We can pay back our parents, but how do you pay back God for all He has done for you? By Thanksliving.

    THANKS LIVING Thanksgiving-An act of giving thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God: TEXT 1 Thess 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Let me also share this Scripture with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do The Father's Will

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    Do the Father’s Will 1) Not with empty words 2) But with repentant actions

    I’d like your opinion. I called a couple of mechanics to take a look at my car. The first man I talked to was very rude. He said he had no time for me and hung up while I was still holding the phone to my ear. You can imagine my surprise then when later that afternoon this same mechanic showed up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran