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  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Holy But Haughty – The Trap Of Spiritual Pride Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 23, 2025
     | 419 views

    "Spiritual pride is the most dangerous of all religious diseases. It feeds on orthodoxy, grows in the shadows of ministry, and disguises itself as righteousness while it quietly kills humility." — Jonathan Edwards

    Title: Holy but Haughty – The Trap of Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9–14 (ESV) “ He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter And Cornelius Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021
     | 3,935 views

    Cornelius' career and rank in society did not forbid his time for God. He never cited a lame excuse because he was in the defense ministry. Read further to enjoy the message.

    Acts 10:1-22 Peter and Cornelius Household 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God 10:09-22 Peter and his trance on Food habits Acts 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God Luke reports that there was a centurion named Cornelius, He was serving in the Italian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commissioned For Missions

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022
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     | 6,777 views

    Commissioning Service: This message explores a significant ministry, as it looks at the "missionary call." To be discussed is the role played by God, and also the commitment required of the home church in the missionary’s support.

    During the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, Winston Churchill said of the brave men of the Royal Air Force, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” A similar statement could be made concerning the missionaries from our churches. Compared to the larger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have To Have Hope To Give Hope! Be A Hope Giver!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2022
     | 3,419 views

    There is an all out attack against hope in the hearts and minds of believers. We must have hope against hope. We need a ministry of HOPE GIVERS in the church and the family. Hope is an essential.

    BE A HOPE GIVER! YOU HAVE TO HAVE HOPE TO GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson.) THERE ARE 3 ESSENTIALS TO HEALTHY GROWTH! 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 20, 2021
     | 7,147 views

    This sermon leans heavily upon and quotes directly from the book "More Power to You: Get Recharged and Empowered for Ministry" by T. F. Tenney, pgs. 113-129.

    The Power of the Holy Spirit Introduction John 4:24 ESV "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John14:26 ESV But the Helper (KJV: Comforter), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perspectives Of A Tentmaker

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024
     | 430 views

    Just as Paul brings a perspective as God’s instrument in both his occupation and ministry, similarly we have a calling to live out our purpose for the people we are responsible for.

    Perspectives of a Tentmaker 1 Timothy 6:1-10 What kind of bosses do you work for? What type of a boss do your employees think about you? As for me, I had many. One of them has a mouth as foul as a sewer. But if you get to know him, his heart is as tender as a newborn’s skin. The one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant Heart Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,903 views

    In his closing remarks, we see the heart of Paul. He meets the practical needs of the saints. he plans but submits to God's leading. He cares for those in ministry.

    1 Cor 15:1-24 ESV CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR – Paul Meets the Practical Needs of People 1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 245 views

    Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

    Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unlocking Supernatural Abilities With God's Anointing SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,164 views

    God's anointing empowers us to transcend our natural abilities and perform supernatural feats. To advance in life and ministry, we need a continuous flow of fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit.

    According to the Bible, every believer who is born again and filled with the Holy Spirit has the anointing of God in their life. However, it is our responsibility to cultivate and increase this anointing. Some individuals walk in a greater level of anointing than others, and this is determined by ...read more

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    Remembering Who Is In Charge

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,750 views

    The potter and the wheel remind us to: 1) Believe in a Master who can rebuild. 2) Accept the Master's design. And 3) Stay in the Master's hand.

    Jeremiah 18:1-11 Remembering Who is in Charge We got interested in the potter’s wheel when our son became an apprentice to a potter for six months. What a fabulous art form! And beautiful to watch, as the wheel spins. The great prophet Jeremiah observed a potter at work and heard God speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Simple Way To Discredit The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,591 views

    Benjamin Franklin, who never professed faith in Christ, would attend church on occasion. After attending a Presbyterian church, Franklin stated that he was “disgusted” with the sermon that morning had nothing to do with the Scripture text that was read.

    Susan Magdalane Boyle (born 1 April 1961) is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on reality TV program Britain’s Got Talent on 11 April 2009. It was there that she sang “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. Her first album was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Perfect Substitute Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,554 views

    Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trumpet Will Sound Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,090 views

    If you want to finish well, anticipate the change to come, anticipate the victory ahead, and abound in the work God gives you to do. Don’t quit before you see the victory.

    Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor at Elmbrook church in Milwauke, talked about his running days. He said: I taught all my kids to enjoy running. Then they taught me how not to enjoy it. While I could keep a pace ahead of them, it was great. But when they began to haul me out of bed early… on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mention My Name Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 26, 2025
     | 707 views

    At another level, Jesus’ words are perplexing. How could I possibly do something on par with Jesus? After all, how could I play soccer like Lionel Messi? How could I direct a film like Steven Spielberg? Or how could I cook like Gordon Ramsey?

    Give me your full attention for a moment by allowing me to see your beautiful faces while I ask you this question. Which would you prefer? Walking with Jesus for three years like the Disciples did? Or would you prefer the Holy Spirit inside you, as believers experience today? Find John 14 with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smell Good Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024
     | 846 views

    When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

    A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free