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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009
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     | 10,685 views

    Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

    Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom From God - James 1:5-7 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 21, 2015
     | 8,974 views

    Wisdom! The Lord has it and He wants you to get it from Him! We need to pursue the Lord and His wisdom with a single minded focus in order to glorify God by being "a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ".

    Wisdom! Is there anyone here who is wise and has all of the wisdom they will ever need? And, you all have probably heard the old quote attributed to Yogi Berra about the fork in the road, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!” Life is filled with forks in the road, choices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Makes His Ministers A Flame Of Fire

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 11, 2022
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     | 36,570 views

    Your flame will always burn brightest when you are actively pursuing your ministry and pouring your life into others. Stoke those flames and get on fire for God. Avoid flame killers, pray for them and avoid them.

    GOD MAKES HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE For our ‘God is a consuming fire’ (Hebrews 12:29) ,”Who makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.” (Hebrews 1:7). When we are called to ministry as a servant of God, we have a duty to yield to God’s love and open our hearts to Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Receiving God’s Healing Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,043 views

    Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

    If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

    BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

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    Are We Suffering From An Identity Crisis In The Church?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 19,570 views

    So Jesus, in the midst of growing opposition and surrounded by crowds of people who liked him but did not understand him asked two questions to his disciples in order to get them to understand fully who he is, and who they are in Him, so that they will no

    Are we Suffering from an Identity Crisis in the Church? Am Service March 1st 2009 Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction Are you unsure of your role in life? Do you feel like you don’t know the real you? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be experiencing what is known as an identity crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021
     | 3,755 views

    God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

    When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living A Sanctified Christian Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
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    Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

    LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A Well-Established,treasure Filled House

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,069 views

    “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

    Building a Well Established, Treasure Filled House Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” NKJV the NIV says rare and beautiful treasures Whether we want to believe it or not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,230 views

    To explore and understand the profound love of God for us, His grace, and the gift of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to be diving deep into one of the most loved, most quoted, and most powerful verses in the entire Bible – John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    God Of Wealth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 1,714 views

    Understand that true wealth comes from God, is not solely measured by material possessions, and should be used for His glory.

    Good morning, family! Today we're diving deep into a topic that might seem a little uncomfortable but is utterly important to our understanding of God's will for us - Wealth. Yes, you heard it right. We're touching on the hot-button issue of God's provision of wealth, the source of true wealth, and ...read more

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    Acquiring Wisdom For Dummies

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    What are you really relying on today? The wisdom of the world? The wisdom of your understanding? Or the Wisdom of God?

    --"Acquiring Wisdom for Dummies" #4 in walking in wisdom series OPEN: So for the past several weeks now we've been talking about walking in wisdom. I've kind of camped on this concept for awhile because, well -- it seemed the wise thing to do. It flows out of Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Earthly Good Is The Church, Anyway?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    Christians need to understand that the church gives them what they cannot find anywhere else in the world!

    I give all appropriate credit to Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Church" for material that made this message possible. What Earthly Use is the Church, Anyway? June 3, 2001 In this Pentecost season, when we celebrate the church, it’s logical to ask the question: What earthly use is the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Robe Of The Ephod Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,093 views

    Aaron's robe of the ephod is important to understand and how clear the type is for the NT saint of God.

    Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Until Death Do Us Part

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011
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     | 3,624 views

    Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

    Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational