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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024
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     | 526 views

    We must strive to stay connected to His power in our lives because the world will pull us away. This awareness is our motivation to continually practice the Spiritual disciplines that draw us into His presence.

    Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By Their Fruit We Shall Know Them PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,406 views

    Emphasizes the importance of choosing the narrow, challenging path of true belief, bearing good fruits, and being wary of false prophets, as guided by Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I bet you've all heard the saying, "The road less traveled is often the most rewarding." It calls to mind a sense of challenge, doesn't it? A call to venture beyond the ordinary, to embrace the difficult for the sake of the extraordinary. This concept isn't new ...read more

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    Worship The King PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,818 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of worshiping God, using the story of the Wise Men's journey to worship Jesus as a guide for our own worship.

    Good morning, church! Today we're going to zero in on a narrative that's often glossed over after the Christmas season, but has so much to teach us. Our scripture today is from Matthew 2:1-12, and it tells about the Wise Men's journey to worship our King Jesus. It's a beautiful reminder of how we ...read more

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    God's Gospel Goal Of Love Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    How do you build love from pure hearts with good consciences and sincere faith? We find just how NOT to do this in Paul’s letters to Timothy, then we see just how to.

    The Gospel Goal is Love 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus, in order that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destruction That Brings Peace Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    The reign of Asa and it’s resulting spiritual revival in Judah demonstrates that peace with God, other believers and unbelievers cannot be achieved until we first destroy that which prohibits the growth and life of peace.

    DESTRUCTION THAT BRINGS PEACE First in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 14:1-5 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/3/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: As we naturally struggle to find and understand our current place in the history of PBC & God’s work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Made Full Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Selfish Motives PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
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     | 871 views

    Explores our internal battles with greed and pride, encouraging us to seek God's guidance in cultivating humility and generosity.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love, drawn by the magnetic pull of His grace, to seek wisdom and understanding from His holy Word. We are a community, a family, bound by a shared faith in a God who loves us, a Savior who redeems us, and ...read more

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    Humility: Lessons From The Master's Feet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 758 views

    Explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness in service, and following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, in this moment, because our God, the author of our stories, has drawn us together. We are united by His love, bound by His grace, and driven by His purpose. Today, we ...read more

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    Marriage: Pursuing Conformity To Christ In The Covenant Series

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,284 views

    In Christ’s relationship to the church, he is clearly seeking the transformation of his bride into something morally and spiritually beautiful.

    Ephesians 5:21-33 [Submit] to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,463 views

    A not too popular subject, but one that is essential to successful Christian living, family living, and congregational living.

    Obedience and Submission Introduction We live in a permissive world, a world where the absolutes of God hold diminished influence. This should not surprise us for the Bible tells us that lawlessness will characterize the days that precede the Second Coming of Christ. Believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trinity Exposition: Why Should I Believe?

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,315 views

    Is God the Father the only “one God”—or is the Son, Jesus, God too? If so, do Christians worship more than one God? Is that not polytheism, as some suggest? Is God the Father superior to Jesus? Did Jesus come after the Father? Was there a time when the Father but not Jesus existed?

    Introduction: Let me start it with a humor, Why did the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit start a band? Because they had perfect harmony! Why did the Trinity go to the baseball game? Because they heard there would be a lot of "Son" shine! Let us Pray: Is God the Father the only “one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    He Did It All PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 873 views

    Explores Jesus' purposeful sacrifice, His selflessness, and the promise of eternal salvation.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather today, not as individuals, but as a community of believers, united in our common love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because He is. We are here, not because we have all the answers, but because He does. In the ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 703 views

    Explores our privileged position, service, and the peace and grace we receive in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and honor to stand before you today, not as someone who is above you, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, who is eager to share the richness of God's word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of ...read more

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    How Did We Get Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 571 views

    This sermon explores the profound truths of healing, hope, and harmony found in John 3:14-21, urging believers to immerse themselves in God's Word.

    Grace, peace, and blessings to you, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of love, hope, and harmony. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called to partake in the feast of God's Word. In the words of ...read more

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    Commit To Grow Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

    Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene