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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Romans 12:4-5 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 27, 2018
     | 6,645 views

    Romans 12:4-5 describes the universal and local church as a body, and in this body all of the members belong to each other. But how do we get there? The answer is found in Romans 12:1-3.

    Before we get started this morning let's say together our current memory Scripture ... Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    By Faith

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2022
     | 4,582 views

    What makes for genuine faith?

    By Faith Hebrews 11:1-16 Today we look at the 11th chapter of Hebrews which is often known as the “faith chapter.” In it are many examples of people who remained faithful to the LORD under the most difficult and impossible of situations. After going through the roll call of these saints, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Promises...holiness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015
     | 5,075 views

    Holiness is being Christ-like. We are only holy because of Christ in us.

    God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Discovery...holiness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016
     | 5,292 views

    Most people think holiness is being good. Holiness is allowing God in your life to make you more into the image of Christ.

    God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Enoch: Understanding The Concept Of Walking With God

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 7, 2020
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     | 11,015 views

    Enoch singled himself out in his generation to walk with God. God honoured him by not experiencing death. He became a worthy example for us to day in our walk with God.

    UPGA SERMON FOR SUNDAY SERVICE: ENOCH: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF WALKING WITH GOD. Study Texts: Genesis 5: 22 - 24; Hebrews 11: 5 - 6 Introduction: - God is always looking for a walking partner, someone whose heart can be after His own heart, and who will only do what is well pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012
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     | 7,422 views

    Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

    Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Having Done All, Stand Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 29, 2020
     | 4,033 views

    Not unlike other churches within the first century, Thessalonica faced much adversity and opposition. They were relentlessly attacked for their faith in Christ. However, Paul encouraged them to remain steadfast in the faith, standing firmly for the Lord.

    Having Done All, Stand 1 Thessalonians 2: 14-16 It has been a few weeks since we began to study this powerful letter to the Thessalonian church. Our last encounter revealed Paul encouraging the church to be an imitator of Christ rather than a pretender of the faith. He exhorted them to a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "just The Way We Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,113 views

    A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

    “Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Connected & Confident Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.

    Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is Your Mind Set?

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,391 views

    Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions

    What Is Your Mind Set? Needless to say, there is a war raging inside of the Christian for control of the mind. That is why the Bible says to have the mind in you that is in Christ Jesus. It is why Christians are to seek things above and to crucify the flesh with its passions and lust. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message I Can Believe

    Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

    I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    The Limitations Of Love

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life and to enjoy it more

    The Limitations of Love Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,134 views

    Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

    5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
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     | 11,724 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Acceptable Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015
     | 6,506 views

    If you give out of love for God, you will get what you desire most. You will get God's riches in Christ.

    I once missed a great blessing. I was part of a student organization in college, and we were having a clothing drive. Our leader encouraged us to donate an article or two of clothing, but, when he did, he said, “Don’t give away something you won’t miss. Give something you really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed