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    Being Content In A Material World Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
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    I talk about why and how we should be content in this material world we live in.

    Being Content in a Material World By Lynn Floyd Introduction: Proverbs 30:7-8 (New Living Translation) says, “Two things I ask of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. That I not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anniversary PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
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    Encourages Christians to embrace their past, live in the present, and strive for their future, guided by God's Word and His promised heavenly reward.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to be standing before you today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by our faith. We are here to share in the love of our Heavenly Father and to seek His wisdom. Our Scripture passage today comes from the book of Philippians, ...read more

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    The Person Of Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the person and power of Jesus in the context of the Kingdom of God, and how we can live in this Kingdom with Jesus as our guide, focusing on righteousness, peace, and joy rather than worldly concerns.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a profound and empowering message from the book of Romans. Specifically, we're going to unpack Romans 14:17-20 and explore three themes: Jesus: His Person and the Kingdom Style of a Woman, The Power of Jesus' Person in the Kingdom, and ...read more

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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
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    Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

    Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Purification

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    God is searching for people with a pure heart

    Heart Purification Matthew 5:8 February 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have ever seen the show Dirty Jobs? The show is hosted by Mike Rowe and each week he goes and tackles another dirty job. The premise of the show is that Mike Rowe goes and works for one day at a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Universal Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 8, 2007
     | 8,188 views

    God loves everyone...including our enemies.

    Big Idea #1: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you. (1) God’s love pursues those who are against Him (like the people of Nineveh). (2) God’s love pursues those who are uninterested in Him (like the sailors). (3) God’s love pursues those who are disobedient to Him (like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know. Shalom-Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 19, 2017
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    WE need to understand what it means to possess SHALOM!

    INTRODUCTION • OCEAN WAVES VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Doesn’t that look inviting? • Today we are going to dig into a word that I think we all (or most all) of us would love to enjoy. • We live in chaotic world, we have crazy people running other countries who threat to lob bombs at us, we see places ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Straining Forward

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2017
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    A New Year's Day message encouraging us to Press On

    Straining Forward Philippians 3:12-14 January 1, 2017 I remember many, many years ago, when I was just a young kid – – – I remember being outside with a basketball and shooting baskets. There would come a time during my shooting where you would have a final countdown. The game is on the line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013
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    A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

    THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of Money 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 6,251 views

    We live in a world that promises if you get a good job in a good company and make good money and get a good house and a good car you’ll be happy. The Bible teaches if you have a good relationship with God you have none of those things and be truly happy.

    A Carjacking that was foiled in a Northern Virginia Shopping Mall. It seems as if an elderly grandmother had been given a gun by her son in which to protect herself. On day after she did her shopping she returned to the car where she found four white males seated inside. She dropped her shopping ...read more

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    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,589 views

    A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

    Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019
     | 3,857 views

    This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

    - Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    17 - The Gentiles Got What The Jews Rejected Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 5, 2021
     | 2,537 views

    This is the 17th of 30 Bible Studies on the Book of Romans

    Romans 9:19-21 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?” 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Minister's Character Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,281 views

    1 Timothy 6:11-14 shows us four marks of the man of God.

    Scripture We are installing the Rev. Scott Simmons as the part-time Assistant Pastor at the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. I would like to draw your attention to Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 6:11-14 where he describes the minister’s character. You may recall that Paul had left Timothy as the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holiness As A Requirement For Divine Presence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 140 views

    The Bible teaches us that holiness is a fundamental requirement to experience and maintain God's presence.

    HOLINESS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR DIVINE PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:3-6 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Samuel 6:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the ultimate desire of every believer. It is where life is renewed, power is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God