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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Christian Perfection Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 3,630 views

    Characteristics of Christian perfection from the sermon on the mount.

    Characteristics of Christian Perfection Theme: Text: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 AV) James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Special! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020
     | 4,137 views

    If we are so special, how special God must be!

    Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Exceeding Expectation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 5, 2025
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    A revelation of God’s ability to surpass human expectations and perform wonders beyond imagination.

    EXCEEDING EXPECTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 Key Verse: “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 126:1-3, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Lifts Me Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 110 views

    God’s mercy lifts us from resentment into freedom; forgiveness is not forgetting the wrong—it’s releasing it to the One who heals

    1 — The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. That’s how this message begins—not with triumph but with honesty. Because forgiveness never starts from strength; it starts from brokenness. Maybe you know that kind of breaking. Someone walked away, someone lied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 4 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,488 views

    We are continuing the revelations of the Lord Jesus that are contained in the verses of Revelation Chapter 1. Part 4 continues from verse 15.

    REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 4 OF 6 Welcome everyone. Today we will continue our special examination into the Person, Ministry and Character of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ from the first chapter of Revelation. Remember there awaits a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
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     | 3,636 views

    The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

    WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Redeeming The Time

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    Do you benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it.

    Scripture: EPH. 5:15-21 Theme: REDEEMING THE TIME VS 16 Remembering that time is one of God’s Gifts to everyone with an equal share. It is also the responsibility of each one to use it the way he or she decides to. You either benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it. Lets take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Found A Hiding Place

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    A place to hide from all that comes our way through life.

    I Found a Hiding Place Psalms 27:1-14 Key verse #5 Introduction; The word hide means to A. To hide by covering over B. To Protect C. To put or to keep out of sight D. To conceal from the knowledge of others E. To keep one’s identity a secret **We can find such taking place in Job 1:10 it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoration Of The People Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
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     | 7,841 views

    Faithful preachers are sent to restore the earth, so that the meek may inherit it.

    THE RESTORATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE. Isaiah 49:8-16. In Isaiah 49:3 the Servant is named as Israel, yet the New Testament identifies the Servant as Jesus (Matthew 12:14-21; Acts 8:32-35): our Lord is the ideal which Israel typologically represented. Paul’s quotation of Isaiah 49:6 teaches us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One False Step…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2012
     | 5,436 views

    Many are led into false ways by one false step of a good man! If you are the leader of a church, youth leader, parent or in any position of authority, watch out, you need to be a good example.

    One false step…. Judges 8:21” Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.” Many are led into false ways by one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is A Attack On Your Praise

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 24, 2011
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     | 11,587 views

    The Devil is trying to steal your yes and your yes is your highest praise!!!

    THERE IS AN ATTACK ON YOUR PRAISE Psalms 27: 1-6 1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
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     | 2,426 views

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,031 views

    God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

    Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be God Confident Not Self Confident

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 24, 2019
     | 7,099 views

    To be self confident is pride and to be God confident is humility

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE GOD CONFIDENT NOT SELF CONFIDENT* 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 King James Version (KJV) 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lift Up Your Voice!!!

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,486 views

    Why we praise

    Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3 Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! 2 Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. 3 Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Intro: The legend of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other