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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Walk Like A Man

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014
     | 10,320 views

    KING DAVID is an excellent example of a godly man. He was the killer of bears, lions and Giant Philistines! He was a warrior, Poet, Soldier, Leader. Look at how David encourage his son Solomon to be a man!

    We have many ideas concerning what it means to “be a man.” - power - independence - athletic achievement This is an important consideration for us in our day and age. For the first time in American history, there is great GENDER CONFUSION. Boys don’t know what it means to be boys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Acting In The Power Of The Spirit Or Just Acting? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
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     | 9,385 views

    The Holy Spirit lives in everyone who believes and we are meant to act in the Power of the Spirit. We are meant to act in His Power and we have a purpose - We are to be witnesses.

    Are you acting in the power of the Spirit or just acting? This is the seventh month in our Fresh Fire Series So far we have thought about: The Holy Spirit in the World Today The Spirit in the Pentateuch The Spirit in the History of Israel The Spirit in the Writing Prophets The Spirit in the Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020
     | 3,559 views

    When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

    Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Playground - The Ghetto - The Child And His Dad

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021
     | 1,178 views

    The difference was plain as day! It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was no stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger.

    The difference was plain as day! It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was no stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trap Of Waiting: Denial, Hidden Snares

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2020
     | 2,973 views

    We have been studying CHANGE...There are many traps that try to keep us in habitual ruts. I think the Lord is calling His people to change, to grow and to develop. Death lies ahead at 1440 minutes a day. Come hear the call to change.

    THE TRAP OF WAITING… DENIAL, HIDDEN SNARES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large rat trap. (I release the spring, so it does not go off.) Text: Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. WE KNOW WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul, The Emotional Case Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2012
     | 5,730 views

    Neither Paul nor we are meant to be Mr. Spock from Star Trek; Paul was comfortable with emotion, but -- even when he was emotionally intense -- he kept his eyes on Jesus and sought to follow God’s will, not his own.

    Paul, the Emotional Case (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 1. I love this old Jewish joke: During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
     | 3,197 views

    True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Proclaim The Seeker Of The Lost - Luke 19:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 673 views

    Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful summaries of Jesus’ mission. It captures the heartbeat of the Gospel and the burning passion of Heaven itself: The Son of Man, Jesus Christ, came to seek and to save those who are lost.

    Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost Luke 19:10 (NLT): "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a vital call: Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost. Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship Of A Renewed Mind Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 5, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 247 views

    Everyone is being discipled by something.The question is not whether you are being shaped—but by whom and into what.

    Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship of a Renewed Mind - Romans 12:2 Whether we realise it or not, we are all being shaped. Every scroll. Every headline. Every conversation. Every cultural value quietly absorbed. Discipleship is happening all the time. The question is not are we being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practical Deeds Of Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 934 views

    To explore the transformative power of sincere love in action, and how it can impact not just our personal lives but the world around us.

    Good morning, Church family! We are going to dive deep into the Word today, exploring a passage that truly shines a light on the transformative power of love, not just in our personal lives, but in our world as a whole. Brennan Manning, a wonderful Christian author, once said, "In every encounter ...read more

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    True Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 876 views

    Explore the power of abiding in Christ and the blessings that come from bearing fruit.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather today, we'll be diving into the depths of John 2:1, a passage that points us to the source of true productivity, the power of abiding in Christ, and the blessing of bearing fruit. As we reflect on these truths, let's remember the words of Andrew ...read more

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    Loving Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 703 views

    To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

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    Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 910 views

    Encourage believers to actively reflect God's glory through their lives, serving as a light to others, so they may see their good deeds and glorify God.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive into the heart of Matthew's Gospel, exploring the call to be a light in this world, to live a life that draws others, and to tap into the power of the Kingdom of God. As Robert Leighton once said, "As the sun can be seen only by its own light, ...read more

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    Live By Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 814 views

    Encourage believers to live by faith, trusting in God's goodness and strength, even when they cannot see the path ahead clearly.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together today, I want to share a message about living by faith, the power of faith, and the necessity of faith. This message is based on the words of Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:7, where he said, "For we live by faith, not by sight." ...read more

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    Pursue Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    Explore the importance of actively pursuing righteousness, its necessity in our lives, and the transformative power it holds when combined with God's grace.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into the topic of righteousness, and not just any righteousness, but the kind that we actively pursue. The kind that requires effort, commitment, and a whole lot of God's grace. We're going to look at why it's necessary, what we gain from ...read more

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