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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 28,604 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 9,443 views

    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    All I Want For Christmas Is:

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
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    I used to want toys, bikes, balls and such like. Now I realize that I need something that money cannot buy. It has been provided in Jesus Christ.

    All I Want For Christmas Is _______________________. Isa. 9:6 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (KJV) 6 Porque un ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father's Responsibility

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 23, 2011
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     | 11,888 views

    father's day message or just plain any sunday sermon for men.

    A FATHER'S RESPONSIBILITY Pastor Allan Kircher June 19th 2011 Gen 18:17-19 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mansion Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 3,777 views

    The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

    John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016
     | 11,176 views

    Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

    The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,703 views

    “There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,779 views

    Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

    Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hey, What About Me?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018
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     | 3,888 views

    Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

    Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Wise Christmas

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022
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     | 1,374 views

    What made these men wise? They were seeking Jesus. Do you seek Jesus today?

    From the Spiritual viewpoint “what made these wise men wise? We ask the question and seek to answer. In the answer we hope to see what will make us “wise men”. Wise men still seek Jesus, few seeking today. Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23, 24-26. Many are preparing for the Christmas day without any thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condition Is Permanent Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021
     | 15,555 views

    Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

    *OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Worthy Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,207 views

    I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

    WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What's New For You In 2019

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 3,168 views

    We want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year

    A. Opening illustration: Anyone make New Year’s Resolutions? B. Background to passage: 446 BC, Nehemiah the cupbearer, after a bad report, broken heart, deep prayer C. Main thought: we want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year 1) A Grand Motivation (v. 4-5) a. Nehemiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Get Up!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020
     | 9,859 views

    Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

    Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    The Believer’s Work And Reward -1 (1 Cor. 3:10-17 ) Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,534 views

    Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work.

    Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work. Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Joke: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God