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  • James Lee avatar

    What Did Paul Mean When He Said To "Abound In Love"? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
     | 15,745 views

    If we could measure love the chart would tell us so much, because in reality, love is the key to building the kingdom. Paul is telling the Philippian believers to abound in Christian love. (Philippians 1:9)

    We have a board that we post the different reports on in front of the Sanctuary, such as attendance last week and last week's offereing. Wouldn't it be cool if we had a way to post abounding love?We have increased by seventy percent in love over last week. If we could measure love the chart would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Believe In Holy Living

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,536 views

    Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

    Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Fresh Touch For You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 49,126 views

    God desires to touch us.

    A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Have You Met God?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    God desires true devotion.

    HAVE YOU MET GOD? John 4:21-24 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD DESIRES TRUE DEVOTION. ?: How? How is it done? KW: Ways. TS: Since God desires true devotion, we will find in John 4:24, two ways that it is accomplished. The _____ way true devotion is accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Pray Like The Apostle Paul - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2024
     | 1,584 views

    Here's how to do it: 1. Reach out to God with reverence (vs. 14). 2. Trust God as the loving Father of His family (vs. 14-15). 3. Pray for more spiritual strength (vs. 16).

    God Wants Us to Pray Like the Apostle Paul - Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies God's Word will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Us To Pray Like The Apostle Paul - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2024
     | 1,538 views

    Here's how to do it: 1. Pray for God to feel at home in our hearts (vs. 17, 19). 2. Pray for us to know the Lord's infinite love (vs. 17-19). 3. Feed your faith on God’s ability (vs. 20-21). 4. Give all the glory to God (vs. 21).

    God Wants Us to Pray Like the Apostle Paul - Part 2 Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 19, 2024) REVIEW: *Today we will continue our study of Paul's wonderful prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, and when it comes to prayer, this is some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,635 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Achievements"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 29, 2018
     | 9,508 views

    Today Paul talks to us about the accomplishments of Christ.

    “Achievements” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 I have not preached yet ANYWHERE Today we celebrate your achievements as you have graduated from High School College In today’s lesson we find Paul writing to the Corinthians sharing some achievements These achievements are not his own but someone else’s. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Battling The Flesh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,000 views

    Who has not done war with their own desires in contrast to what God desires?

    Who has not set out living in the Spirit only to be confronted by your own fleshly desires? I think each of us at one time or another, in one way or another, has battled the flesh. In Romans 8:1-3, Paul states There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 7 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 318 views

    In the conclusion to the Parable of the Sower we consider two things. One is the connection between this parable and the Church at Ephesus (Revelation 2), and the other is seeing how this Parable connects with the Apostolic period of Church History.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 7 of 7 This final message is covering some new ground for you. We have been looking at the Parable of the Sower and now look into its position in Church History. It is a shorter message. TWO INTERESTING, IMPORTANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,869 views

    Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

    Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Tuck avatar

    "Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 494 ratings
     | 37,430 views

    God’s Word, the Bible, is the only reliable mirror that tells us truthfully what we are like before God. Other mirrors may flatter us, but God’s looking glass tells it like it is!

    “MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL!” James 1:22-25 Introduction: The title of this message is “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall!” Does anybody know where that saying comes from? ( ANSWER: Snow White). The wicked witch in that story sure liked it when the mirror told her that she was the fairest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    New Year's Eve Message--Finishing The Year Strong

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,606 views

    How you start does not always count but how you finish is always important. So plan to finish strong.

    Finishing the year strong 2 Tim 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: I guess every time we come to the start of a New Year we approach it with some degree of hope as to what it would or could bring us. Things may have gone bad last year but this a New ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Real And The Almost Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    An evangelistic message based on Paul’s audience before King Agrippa.

    THE REAL AND THE ALMOST CHRISTIAN Acts 26:28 INTRO: Paul was a prisoner at Caesarea. He had been given an audience with both King Felix, and King Festus. Now he was to go in before King Agrippa. After telling King Agrippa about his conversion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist