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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Love As God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025
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    1 John 4:20-21, explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God.

    Go! And Love as God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Introduction Today, as part of our "Go! And..." series, we explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God. Our focus is on 1 John 4:20-21: 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cross And The Conscience

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
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    God gave man a conscience. No animal has this gift. It is an internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. That is why the laws of most nations are basically the same, even if the Bible is not the basis of their laws

    The Cross and the Conscience Job 27:6 NLT I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live. Job 27:6 AMP My uprightness and my right standing with God I hold fast and will not let them go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days and it shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger Of The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016
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    To show that GOD's anger is not something to be taken lightly but GOD will always show Himself right and we're always wrong, we need to be subjected to His Power and Love for us to understand this.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD still angry with me? No. He loves me. Romans 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are Some Temperamental Tendencies We Need To Guard Against?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    We need to learn to be more controlled by the Spirit. Actively guard against specific temptations that may prove harmful – based on your individual faulty tendencies. Let us examine certain behavioral patterns that should be avoided by the four different

    "To the weak I became weak, to the strong I became strong. I have become all things to all men so that by all means I might save some." (I Cor. 9:19-21) 1. Have you ever heard of the expression, "One man’s meat is another man’s poison?" What may be fuel for one person may turn out to be dangerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compassion - What It Is Not, What It Is, And What It Does

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,782 views

    A message concerning what the Bible says about compassion compared to the world¡¦s definition.

    Compassion ¡V What It Is Not, What It Is, & What It Does Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we begin a series of messages focusing on a number of issues that are prevalent in our society. I hope in the next week or two to give you an outline of where we will be going so you can get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace Broke The Scales

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
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    Grace shattered the world’s scorekeeping; salvation is not earned by balance but received by the cross that broke the scales.

    The Story: Earning Points with God A few years ago I was standing in line at the grocery store with one item—a loaf of bread. The lady in front of me had about 200. You know that line you always pick because it looks fast but somehow turns into a hostage situation? So I’m standing there while ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Keep A Lid On It

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 29, 2007
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     | 3,797 views

    Lifting the Mercy lid to peek inside the Ark proved fatal in the Old Testament. The dangers of removing or setting aside the Mercy covering today and focusing undue attention on the Law instead of Grace. Great sermon when combined with clips from "India

    I. INDIANA JONES - RAIDERS OF LOST ARK – Show Movie Clip II. IF IT WAS TODAY – I WONDER, WOULD YOU TAKE A PEEK? A. Ark Contained Several Parts 1. The box itself 2. Pure gold mercy seat 3. Poles 4. Contents B. No Way Man – I Don’t Want To Get Smitten! C. Ya, Sure – Check Out What’s Inside 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 8,524 views

    When you experience conflict as a result of following Jesus, you are not headed in the wrong direction. Instead that’s a sign you are being faithful to the Gospel.

    The Conflict Matthew 10:22-25 Last week we learned if we are going to commit to following Jesus then we need to make sure we know what we’re signing up for because following Jesus can lead to pretty hazardous work. When you follow Jesus, you surrender your will, you surrender your freedom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Can You Rejoice When You're Sad?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
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     | 25,737 views

    The Christian view & the world’s view of happiness are different, aren’t they? How can that be?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This Memorial Day will have a special meaning for veterans of WW 2, & indeed for our whole nation. As we all know, 1995 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The loss of life was enormous, & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Pride

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025
     | 730 views

    Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

    Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What's Your Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,328 views

    Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

    OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Sarah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2022
     | 4,224 views

    Sarah (originally named Sarai) was one of several Bible women in the Bible who were unable to have children. That proved doubly distressing for her because God had promised Abraham and Sarah they would have a son.

    ABRAHAM AND SARAH Sarah Sarah, born Sarai, is a biblical matriarch and prophetess, a significant figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pious woman, renowned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    A reminder that when we try just a little harder proving our obedience and when we recognize our inability and His complete ability, then we will find the blessings from being involved in His work!

    Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I'm Tired Of Pretending To Be Something I'm Not"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    This message contrasts Jesus’ call to repentance with the world’s call to ’find some good in your heart.’

    - Concerning how we should look into our heart, there is a huge difference between the messages we receive from our society and from Jesus. - Today’s consistent message on looking into your heart is “Have self-esteem.” (That is, find the good in your heart; emphasize the reasons to like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Look At Yourself

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 15, 2023
     | 2,542 views

    Taking a long honest look at ourselves is one of the hardest things for us to do. Admitting that I need help, something is wrong in my life is very difficult.

    Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ