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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2018
     | 2,406 views

    This message focuses on Romans 12:14, 17-21 which instructs us on how to deal with those who are persecuting us.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8 Scriptures: Romans 12:14, 17-21; Luke 6:12-16; Galatians 6:1-2 This is part eight of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be examining verses fourteen and seventeen through twenty-one as these verses all have a common theme. Next week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Babylon's Fall Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,823 views

    Don’t fall in love with money, which quickly disappears and only leaves you depressed. Instead, fall in love with the Lord, and rejoice, even when all the money is gone!

    Pastor John Ortberg tells the story about putting his kids on the envelope system when they were little. When they received their allowance, they would put it in envelopes labeled “Give,” “Save,” “Gifts,” “Spend,” and so on. Well, Pastor Ortberg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2026
     | 606 views

    If you’re wondering, “Is there any hope for me?” Trust God to turn your despair into praise.

    Pastor and author, Robert Morgan, talks about a businessman whose route to work every day took him through the city park, where every day he saw an old fellow sitting on a park bench. The businessman thought the old guy was homeless since he always looked dejected. So, one day, feeling a surge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Loving Your Bullies” Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,252 views

    How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

    Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Undeniable Leadership-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016
     | 5,950 views

    5 of 5. God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

    GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-V—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: Recognize This? A blonde police officer pulls over a blonde woman in a convertible sports car for speeding. He walks up to the car & asks the blonde for her driver's license. The driver searches through her purse in vain. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somedays You Eat The Fish And Somedays The Fish Eats You Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
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     | 4,887 views

    THe reaction of God to the diobedience of man.

    Somedays you eat the fish and other days the fish eats you. Last week we began looking at the prophet Jonah and you will remember that I mentioned how he was an historical figure as far as the Old Testament is concerned. We are told that he prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Care? Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,818 views

    We are to share God's passion for reaching the nations.

    Title: Why Care? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Truth: We are to share God’s passion for reaching the nations. Aim: I want believers to express this passion by praying for missionaries and giving to missions. Life Question: Why should I care whether others hear God’s message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    April 20th, 2025.

    Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Luke 24:1-12. A). NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How About Helping Us Out

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2019
     | 4,788 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 21: 1 – 14

    Jeremiah 21: 1 – 14 How about helping us out 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur the son of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, saying, 2 “Please inquire of the LORD for us, for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon makes war ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Commitment: Separating The Doers From The Dreamers

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 7,572 views

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi...

    Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Easter Sunday, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    MARCH 31st, 2024.

    Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalms 118:1-2, Psalms 118:14-24, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8 (A) THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Way To Avoid Spiritual Dangers In Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,561 views

    We must... 1. Let God's light shine in our hearts (vs. 16-21). 2. Put the Creator above His creation (vs. 22-25). 3. Let God's Word set our standards (vs. 25). 4. Run away from what God rejects (vs. 24-31). 5. Receive God’s grace for our guilt (vs. 32, 16-17).

    God's Way to Avoid Spiritual Dangers in Life The Book of Romans Romans 1:16-32 (Initial reading: vs. 16-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2016 (Revised August 17, 2020) MESSAGE: *In 1993, Willie Nelson was 60 years old, and he had some unusual advice for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call To Spiritual Progression Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 12, 2025
     | 592 views

    "Let Your Progress be evident to all"

    Introduction: Thank you all for being here this evening—it is truly a privilege and an honor to join you in Australia, along with our brothers and sisters from around the world. A heartfelt thank you to Brother Tommy for leading this service, to Marvin for guiding us so beautifully in worship, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Paul's Thank You Letter Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
     | 6,042 views

    In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

    Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing One's Self: Listening To I Am Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    Listening to your own heart IS listening to God. Here I am: availability; God’s I AM is then heard in those who have gone before us. Who am I?: accepting responsibility. God’s I AM is His powerful presence. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Do you trust what you hear? You hear something, your ears pick it up, but you don’t quite trust that you’ve heard it right? Sometimes that’s because there is a speaker making rash statements and offering foolish promises. You may have thought that about some preacher! Did he really say that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist