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  • John White avatar

    A Picture Of God's Grace

    Contributed by John White on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    A beautiful figurative illustration of the grace of God shown through David’s Godly love for his friend, Jonathan.

    A Picture Of The Grace Of God 1 Samuel 18:1-4, - "And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~part 13 The Path Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 17, 2014
     | 6,631 views

    What is the path to unity? What is the basis for unity in the church? Upon what does that unity depend? And how are we to maintain that unity?

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 13 The Path of Unity Ephesians 4:1-16 Unity of the Spirit 1. Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2. with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,638 views

    This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

    Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Reasons For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 24,908 views

    9th in First John Series

    REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    The gift of prophecy is one of the three utterance gifts that we have studied in the previous teaching. Of these three gifts, prophecy is the most important. It takes both tongues and interpretation of tongues to equal prophecy. The gift of tongues is dep

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - ...for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Search Me Oh God And See If There Be Any Offensive Way In Me And Lead Me In

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,388 views

    Even though exploratory surgery is not pleasant it is occasionally necessary. Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a diagostic check on our hearts and minds. When we allow the Lord to d

    Search Me Oh God and See if There be Any Offensive Way In Me and Lead Me in the Everlasting Way (Psa. 139:23,24) "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (NIV) (Psa 139:23,24) Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Works For The Devil Too!

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    The devil loves to make a playground out of people’s minds and imaginations.

    Mark 11:23 Works for the Devil Too! For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Wee Lil Man (Becoming A Giant)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,150 views

    A sermon to inspire great things even from normal people.

    Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saints Past And Present

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    All Saints Sunday November 6, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 31 - How To Apply For That Dream Job Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
     | 6,322 views

    What would you do if you knew you were not in the place of your calling? What would you do if you were in Jacob’s shoes? How do you apply for that dream job?

    Genesis 31 - HOW TO APPLY FOR THAT DREAM JOB Recently I was offered a position in an organisation I love. My heart jumped in response to working in such a place. I love being able to sow into people’s lives with my gifts and calling. This opportunity was one that excited my Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Silver Bullet 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,457 views

    Exposition of Numbers 25 regarding two more motivations and ammunitions for Romans 8:13.

    Text: Numbers 25:1-13, Title: Silver Bullet #2, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/19/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: 1 Cor 10:6-10 gives us four OT reminders of God’s dealing with sin in His covenant people that should have known better, in order to help us fight sin in our own lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,205 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - With Understanding Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 11, 2012
     | 6,175 views

    When we pray in public, we should not be concerned with tongues. We should be concerned with clearly making our requests to God. In public, we should pray in a language everyone understands.

    PRAYER KEYS - WITH UNDERSTANDING “So what shall I do? I shall pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind...” 1 Corinthians 14:15. A breakdown in communications can be frustrating. A man trying to move a sofa by himself got it stuck in the door, so he called a friend for help. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,258 views

    You only live 3 times. No such thing as YOLO, since Jesus has risen.

    John 20:19-31 HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS - the resurrection 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Thankful People Are __________ People

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,975 views

    A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

    I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal