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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Man Who Went Home Justified

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    One of the greatest parables ever told was the story of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. The story is great because it has plot twists and leads to a surprise ending. The word righteousness means “right-standing”. To be righteous means to be in right

    A MAN WHO WENT HOME JUSTIFIED Luke 18: 9-14 One of the greatest parables ever told was the story of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. The story is great because it has plot twists and leads to a surprise ending. In Jesus’ day this simple story surely sent people home baffled and buzzing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,067 views

    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 1st sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 1 The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 And seeing the multitudes [v. 23-25], He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them saying: (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013
     | 9,848 views

    The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

    The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come As You Are, But Don't Leave As You Came

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 148,997 views

    A rich young ruler came to Jesus asking him what “GOOD THING” he could do to inherit eternal life, and the truth is that there is no “good thing” that one can do to inherit eternal life!

    TITLE: COME AS YOU ARE, BUT DON’T LEAVE AS YOU CAME SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 10:17-22 I would like to talk to you from the subject this morning – Come As You Are, But Don’t Leave As You Came. Elect Lady and I were travelling in the car to Georgia and discussing the Church and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    An Example Of Genuine Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,062 views

    In Luke 7 two people are in the presence of Jesus, an unnamed woman and Simon the Pharisee. Message compares their worship experience and draws key concepts for meaningful worship.

    01.29.17 Intro We are pursuing a heart of worship. We are desiring to go deeper in our worship experience with God. Last week we saw that achieving this is not so much a matter of methods and techniques, as it is the condition of the heart. In His conversation with the Woman at the Well Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    7th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 5, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 59 views

    Not Used This Year.

    Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Matthew 5:38-48. A). A CALL TO PRACTICAL HOLINESS. Leviticus 19:1-2; Leviticus 19:9-18. In the midst of Jesus’ best-known ethical sermon, the Lord taught the foundational motive for right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Ever Been To Key West?

    Contributed by Dennis Raines on Mar 8, 2008
     | 2,743 views

    What is necessary for God to help in time of difficulty.

    Have you ever been to Key West by car? I lived in Florida most of my life and did not make that journey until I was in my late 40’s. I was quite impressed with the Keys. I was impressed with the beauty of the water and the scenery. But one thing really impressed me. I was impressed with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,317 views

    If the Prodigal Son could sit down and talk with you today, I'm sure it would start with the declaration "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"...

    NTRO: 1. Sometimes I look at my kids and say “You just don’t know how good you’ve got it. a. ILL. Wouldn’t it be great to step back to a time where… Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo." Being old, referred to anyone over 20. Having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "giving Up To Gain"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 31, 2025
     | 219 views

    Expository Series in Philippians

    Title: “Giving Up to Gain” Script: Phil. 3:4ff Type: Expository series Where: 8-3-25 Intro: Recently read a blog written by Melissa Chu. I know nothing about her, however, her article was entitled: “20 Habits to Give up if you Want to Succeed in Life.” Give up to Gain! Here are a few of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021
     | 6,167 views

    1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

    How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Soil Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

    1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Making Of A New Man

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,106 views

    Salvation creates a new man

    THE MAKING OF A NEW MAN 9/2/07 Romans 1:12-17 S__L__R__ 1. Bible very Specific – Christian is a New Creation a. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. b. Change so startling and real it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,272 views

    As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

    Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Deas Roberson avatar

    Getting To The Point Where Your Obedience Meets Your Transformation”

    Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,558 views

    Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf.

    Theme: Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf. When God acts people listen and experience the move of God in a way none could imagine. Ephesians 4:23, 24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal