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  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Following God: Understanding His Ways Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that?

    Following God: Understanding His ways Today we start a new series, following God. There is also going to be something we will need to remember along with this series. Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that? Phil. 3:12-14; Heb.12:1-2; 12-14; 13:15; (continually). 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horse Leech

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,305 views

    A leech is a blood sucker. A disgusting parasite that attempts to suck the life out of you. For the bible tells us, "life is in the blood." The two main methods of removing leeches are fire and salt. The spiritual parallel to removing spiritual leeches is

    The Horse Leech Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give.. This is a message about spiritual leeches that attempt to suck the spiritual life out of you. Illus: Administratium The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered. The element, tentatively named ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Treat Those Who Are Busy Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    As we continue our series, “How to Treat Others”, I want us to talk about, “How to treat those who are busy.” And I have a feeling it will really be a sermon about how to treat yourself.

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off for a drive, Tattoo had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

    The Specifics of Christian Development, Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we are going to continue our consideration of the specifics of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,394 views

    How do you know your alive? Not physically but spiritually alive. There are two vital signs that we should have to check whether or not we are really alive in Christ.

    Vital Signs Part 1- Intimacy With God Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What excites you? What gets your heart pumping and your blood racing? What is it that keeps you up all night because you are too excited to sleep? Hunting- thrill of the kill Roller Coasters- anticipation of the climb Sports- rivalry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 6,428 views

    The story of David appointing Solomon to the Throne of Israel was not without its own “political games.” Solomon. The third king of Israel demonstrates wisdom. our own nation needs leaders with wisdom

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Wisdom of Solomon” Our nation is in the whirlwind season of politics. Hillary’s Clinton’s campaign is always “restarting”. Her emails are in the news every day. On Thursday the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And… Live In The Power Of "It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 321 views

    It is finished! - the royal declaration of the King of kings, proclaiming that the mission was complete, the debt paid, the way made open for sinners to be reconciled to God.

    Go! And… Live in the Power of “It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 John 19:30 – New Living Translation Introduction: The Cry That Changed Everything John 19:30 (NLT): “When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’ Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.” Church, imagine for a moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 8, 2019
     | 6,473 views

    You can't walk with God holding hands with the Devil

    “The Gospel that we just heard picks up right where last week’s Gospel left off. Jesus had just finished teaching the parable of the wealthy fool to the crowds who came out to listen to Him. He had been warning about worshiping the gifts instead of worshiping the Giver. His teaching is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 780 views

    The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

    Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Made For Connection Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,101 views

    In this message we will talk about the two connections that everyone one of us were made for... connecting to God and connecting to one another.

    Made For Connection The Chase – week two Video bumper Wow! Powerful video, right? I MEAN - I can so relate… running from God. Looking for life in other places… afraid of what is going to happen when God eventually catches up to me… AND THEN – the shock, of finding out (and I am in many ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make It Right

    Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    Dealing with conflict

    Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Involved Community Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    If we live by the Spirit, it wil change how we live as part of the community of God’s people. We’ll care for one another, care for God’s ministers, never weary in doing good, and keep our focus clear.

    Since we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. That’s Paul’s summary statement at the end of ch 5. We’ve spent all this time talking about how our salvation comes through the grace of God alone, how it’s faith alone that’s needed for us to be right with God, how nothing we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    All Because Of One Man

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Because of one man, death entered creation, and because of one man, eternal life is for all who will accept Christ.

    All Because of One Man By Pastor Jim May There is a sense of justice and fairness built into the human race. We often ignore it, and sometimes we abuse it, but we all have it. In the beginning, about 6000 years ago, God created the very first man and called him Adam. Adam was created in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Remember What We Are To Do Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

    A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

    God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational