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  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Call To Celebrate

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    Sermon provides a look at the spiritual discipline of celebration!

    A CALL TO CELEBRATE Philippians 4:4-8 In Celebration of Discipline, an excellent resource for those of you who are looking to pursue further any of the spiritual disciplines we have looked at over the past two months, Richard Foster writes, “Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joel Smith avatar

    The Power Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009
     | 5,496 views

    God’s call sets the course for your life.

    ‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "For Me, Who Him To Death Pursued"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,736 views

    Drop the fluff and the internet cutsie stories; send a clear message of the need for repentance and the obedience of faith!

    (“And Can it Be?” – C. Wesley) “Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Church's Primary Calling Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,319 views

    The church is God's instrument to glorify Him and build the kingdom. We can only do this if we understand what the church is and what it has been called to do.

    The Church’s Calling 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 In Ephesians 6:12, we read “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” This can be no more evident than it is today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Treasure & The Loving Guard

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,859 views

    A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

    Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012
     | 3,181 views

    Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

    - What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith & Giving Part 1 – Pursuing Generosity Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    The Bible certainly has a lot to say about the believer and his money.

    Faith & Giving Part 1 – Pursuing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6, 7 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jacob: When Destiny Is Pursued The Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2026
     | 46 views

    Pursuing destiny through manipulation, deceit, or shortcuts leads to temporary gains but long-term consequences and struggles.

    JACOB: WHEN DESTINY IS PURSUED THE WRONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 27:1-41 Key Verse: “And Isaac spake unto Jacob, and Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and went to Padanaram; and Isaac blessed him, and he went out, and his heart was troubled because of his deceit.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Forcing God’s Hand

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,968 views

    This message looks at the account of someone who was given a promise by God that he would receive a great blessing. But he, along with his wife, took matters into their own hands, and tried to get ahead of God, leading to strife.

    In our message this morning we’re going to focus on how we need to have patience when following the Lord. Hebrews is a book of the Bible that frequently talks about following God in faith, and we read that those who are patient will be able to “inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). In Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 views

    The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

    “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul's Progressive Pilgrimage For 2022

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,767 views

    Paul has a zeal that he wants us to mimic - in his drive to be with Jesus in heaven.

    12.31.21 Philippians 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Jackson avatar

    Buried With Him, Raised With Him

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,978 views

    If you had a chance to rewrite your obituary, what would you say? This sermon looks at what it means to put to death the old self and to walk in the newness of life.

    Well, it is the week after Labor Day, so I’m going to take a cue from Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby, and start talking about Christmas! How many of you have a favorite Christmas movie? Call out your favorite. Did anyone say A Christmas Carol? You have a lot of versions to choose from if that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Wente avatar

    The Hound Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 205 views

    No matter how far we run or how many times we fall, God’s steadfast love pursues us, rescues us, helps us, anchors us, and never lets us go—and our changed lives become the greatest sermon we can ever preach.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Golf Buddies - The Skit Guys We’ve been walking together through The Gospel According to Peanuts — discovering how Charles Schulz used the simple, everyday world of Charlie Brown and friends to point to deep spiritual truths. Each week, we’ve unpacked a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jun Tadena avatar

    A Man Sent By God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    This sermon will encourage everyone who are called and chose by God to pursue everyone’s calling.

    Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Mat 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Beauty On The Beast Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,884 views

    The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

    Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free