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  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    Sometimes the urge to blend in socially as Christ followers effects the level of our commitment. Eventually, you may end up compromising your commitment that will soon affect your character and the way others will begin to see you. Discover why we hide wh

    Start with wearing themask in darkness and shining the light on it... Read “In The Dark” story: A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cure For Complaining

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,252 views

    Complaining destroys faith. It cuts us off from the provision of God at the time we need it most.

    THE CURE FOR COMPLAINING So, what did you complain about this morning? The person driving too slowly in front of you on your way to church? The temperature of your coffee? That this room was too cold, too warm, the sound too loud, not loud enough? Your kids, your wife, your husband ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worshipping The King!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,034 views

    The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!

    Worshipping the King Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “May people never dwell upon our attainments or our deficiencies, but may they always observe this one thing, that we are men of God, that we are ambassadors of Christ, that we are Christ’s servants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    When God Became An Infant

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,749 views

    A message on the birth of Jesus, showing that Jesus was in the beginning.

    When God Became an Infant Luke 2:4/7 “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is Called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with Child. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dads And Discipline

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,316 views

    God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

    Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018
     | 6,200 views

    Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

    May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018
     | 6,504 views

    These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

    Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Called You Series

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023
     | 3,325 views

    God's call is Personal, Practical and Perpetual

    GOD HAS CALLED YOU 1 Peter 2v9-10 “for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

    Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Up - Speak Up

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,478 views

    With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

    Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live Your Life In God's Light

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

    How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013
     | 6,184 views

    Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

    The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Get Your Head Up And Your Eyes Out Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 3,315 views

    Living for ourselves does not lead to a life of fullness, living a life of love, which is focused on others, with our head up and our eyes forward, is God’s road to fullness.

    Get Your Head Up and Your Eyes Out Matt 5:14-16 Sept 24, 2006 Intro: Here is the cover of last week’s TIME magazine (September 18, 2006), and I must say, I am a little disgusted. Some of the leaders of some of the largest, evangelical churches in the US are teaching that a life of fullness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living Above Reproach Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 674 views

    To live above reproach means to lead a life that is free from blame, accusation, or scandal. It is the call to reflect God’s holiness in our character, conduct, and speech so that our lives will be a testimony to the unbelieving world.

    Title: LIVING ABOVE REPROACH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 3:2; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Christian's Relationship With Worldly Society

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 118 views

    The Christian's relationship with worldly society is one of separation without isolation. We are to be different in mindset, lifestyle, and values while remaining actively involved in influencing the world for Christ.

    THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH WORLDLY SOCIETY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 John 2:15-17, John 17:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Matthew 5:13-16, James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we live in a world that is increasingly at odds with godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God