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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “life As A Sacrifice” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 12, 2013
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     | 5,995 views

    Many Christians today are frustrated with the level of their success, not necessarily in business, finance, recreation or entertainment, but in their Christian lives. Paul gives a

    “Life as a Sacrifice” Romans 12:1 It is a sad reality that many Christians today are frustrated with the level of their success, not necessarily in business, finance, recreation or entertainment, but in their Christian lives. Many feel unfulfilled, unsuccessful in their Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Shall They Know?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013
     | 4,733 views

    They will know we are Christians by our love.

    How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanksgivingness: Honor It!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 24, 2016
     | 8,578 views

    People are losing their thankfulness! We must honor not just Biblical sacrifices of thankfulness as King David did, but we should also recognize the importance of being thankful for food and all our needs supplies by God.

    Thanksgivingness: Honor It! Kelly Durant Psalm 116:17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the Lord’s house, In the midst of you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Offering My Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016
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    We do no one any service when we take them from their family or their spouse in order to serve the needs of the church instead of serving the needs of their family first.

    Offering my time - Exodus 18:15-27 Did you know that in Arab countries they learn to tell time by measuring the length of their shadows. It proved to be a fairly accurate way to determine the hour of the day. The Bible tells us that our Heavenly Father has measured out our days in a more perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saved From God's Wrath Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019
     | 3,924 views

    Jesus paid the debt from our sins that we could not pay.

    Today, Palm Sunday, we observe Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We remember what the people cried out that day: Matthew 21:9 (NKJV) Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Jesus: Understanding His Role As Our Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 647 views

    Often, we use the term "Messiah" without fully grasping its depth and implications. Let us delve into Scripture to uncover the transformative truth of what it means for Jesus to be our Messiah.

    Knowing Jesus: Understanding His Role as Our Messiah Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound significance of Jesus as our Messiah. Often, we use the term "Messiah" without fully grasping its depth and implications. Let us delve into Scripture to uncover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    ‘jacob's Heartache'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 12, 2001
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     | 12,711 views

    In this sermon on the family, we see Jacob’s problem, Jacob’s pursuit, and Jacob’s peace.

    ‘JACOB’S HEARTACHE’ Genesis 35:1-7, 14 There’s an Ozark story about a hound sitting in a country store and howling as hounds do. In comes a stranger who says to the storekeeper, "What’s the matter with the dog?" "He’s sitting on a cocklebur." "Why doesn’t he get off?" "He’d rather holler." (He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Still Room

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,675 views

    The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

    Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sincerely Yours – Victory Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009
     | 3,966 views

    Sincere love is a possibility for Christians. Evil cannot overcome us in our pursuit of genuine, sincere love.

    Sincerely Yours – Victory September 6, 2009 Putting it into practice • Act in a loving way even when the emotion is not there. • Initiate love rather than simply responding to love. Seek not to be loved, but to be love. • Identify the evil in your life and dispose of it knowing that it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and proclaim Him to the watching world.

    A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste* Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and draw us into deeper fellowship. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14; Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happiness Is .......

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 2, 2011
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     | 18,700 views

    Jesus told us how to achieve this pursuit of happiness that we all have within us with the Beatitudes.

    HAPPINESS IS …….. MT 5:1-10 INTRO: A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King David Reconciled

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,828 views

    Biblical characters can teach us a lot, through their sins and errors in judgment and through their pursuit of God.

    (This is a message that was given at an inner-city mission, mid-week alternative church service in downtown Toronto, Canada) The Bible is full of fascinating characters. They are fascinating because they are very human. Because they are very flawed. Because they, being real people in and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,340 views

    Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

    A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises, Promises PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Inspire hope in the promise of resurrection, encourage the pursuit of justice and righteousness, and urge preparedness for the return of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we will be diving deep into three poignant passages of scripture - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, and Matthew 25:1-13. These passages will guide us in exploring the profound themes of the promise of the resurrection, offering hope to each other, and ...read more

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