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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Jesus' House

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007
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     | 4,036 views

    Individual followers of Christ are Jesus’ "house" - His dwelling place - making Jesus’ cleansing of the temple also a call to personal holiness.

    Jesus’ House TCF Sermon April 1, 2007 Mark 11:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Look!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    When we focus on Jesus, it changes how we see every other part of our lives - ourselves, our future, our past, our attitudes and our relationships.

    June 1, 2003 Colossians 3:4-11 “Look!” INTRODUCTION Once we get our focus on Jesus and heavenly things – that’s the “Look up” part, it changes our perspective on every part of our lives. It’s time we took a second look at parts of our lives that we thought we had seen accurately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How Holiness Theology Transformed My Understanding Of Christianity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,997 views

    Let me begin by saying that you should trust the scriptures over the words of any men. We must trust the scriptures much more than Luther, Calvin, Arminius, Wesley, Edwards, Whitefield or any Pope or bishop.

    "As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” -1st Peter 1:14-16 ESV Let me begin by saying that you should trust the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Greatness Of God

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 29,697 views

    THE CHURCH HAS YET TO GRASP THE GREATNESS OF GOD

    THE GREATNESS OF GOD PS 19:1-6 I. OUR PERCEPTION OF GOD A. Everyone has a perception of God - the atheist, skeptic, sinner, world religion, Christian B. As Christians we have done our very best to understand and explain God -universities, theological seminaries, commentaries, etc C. For all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Stires avatar

    You Can Have A Guide Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
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     | 6,498 views

    The Holy Spirit was promised by God to the believers and will be with us to guide, encourage, convict, and open our eyes to our spiritual needs

    You Can Have a Guide "Our Guide and Companion -- Don’t leave without Him." Scripture Reading: John 16:12-15 Intro: Last week we began our series on THE QUEST - The Power to be Free - Discovering Life in the Spirit of Christ. I trust the majority of you started in this study in your Small ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Why Should We Live A Godly Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,306 views

    Today from this passage of scripture the apostle Peter will outline for us in a very passionate plea to live a Godly life, and from this passage will see three reasons why we should live a Godly life.

    Why Should we live a Godly Life? 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction We live in a day and time when the flesh or the sinful nature is exalted and evil desires are honored. In our day and time a person’s value or worth and image are so often determined by how they posses, by how much money they have, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Living Well Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2024
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     | 2,159 views

    Looking at the question "Are we serious about God?"

    The Clue to Living Well February 11, 2024 Last week I told you I had something big to tell you this morning . . . and I do! I’ve wrestled all week with how to present this so I don’t have to say it over and over again and hope you get what I’m saying. What I’m going to say may not even be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,399 views

    Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

    A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    See God As He Is

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2012
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     | 4,952 views

    See God As He Is 1) Awesomely Holy 2) Totally Forgiving; 3) Mightily Motivating

    Do you know what an ultra violet camera does? A UV camera can record the spectrum of light that we can’t see with our naked eyes. Inspectors use UV cameras to look for gas leaks at refineries lest the gasses escape unnoticed and harm the surrounding environment. It’s not just refinery ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    No Greater Reward

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2024
     | 1,205 views

    Even during our time here on earth, we can already expect a reward from the Great Rewarder. So, what kind of reward can He give now?

    “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ‘Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’ And Abram said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 480 views

    How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Ang Mga Banal Na Kailangan Natin Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 118 views

    Ang tunay na pagiging banal ay hindi tungkol sa pagiging perpekto o mga himala na nakakakuha ng headline.

    Pamagat: Ang mga Banal na Kailangan Natin Intro: Ang tunay na pagiging banal ay hindi tungkol sa pagiging perpekto o mga himala na nakakakuha ng headline. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 5:1-12 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Noong nakaraang taon, napanood ko si Father Anthonyswamy na nagsalansan ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Duran Johnson avatar

    The Crave

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,030 views

    A message for new members to encourage them to aggressively pursue the Word of God.

    You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3, NLT) Introduction What a clear and concise message! It simply says that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Eternal Investments

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    The difference between investing -- eternal or temporary rewards. Which will you pursue?

    October 21, 2001 What does it take to make a good investment? Inside information aside, the more conservative advisor might say, "Get started, work hard at it, and avoid chasing rabbits." That¡¦s good advice. An immigrant came to this country with little more than the clothes on his back. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Wynkoop avatar

    Who Wants To Marry A Prostitute?

    Contributed by Steve Wynkoop on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    Passionately pursue a relationship with God don’t tend to a religious duty.

    Who Wants to Marry a Prostitute? A young couple were on their way to get married when they had a tragic accident. The next thing they knew, they were standing arm-in-arm at the pearly gates. They told St. Peter what had happened and then said, "We really want to spend eternity as man and wife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ