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  • Levi Wright avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 496 ratings
     | 168,076 views

    A message of self-examination and repentance.

    Evangelist Cry Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Psalm 51:1-12 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. [1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unanswered Question

    Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    commitment to your self worth

    The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In Paradox

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    An evangelistic call to die to self

    April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,353 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examine Me O Lord

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 14, 2011
     | 10,775 views

    Self Reflection, before God

    “Examine ME O Lord!” 4/7/2011 – Nampa, ID; 9/15/2011 – Salem, OR Psalms 26 v. 1-2 “1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    8. The Fall Of Man Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,003 views

    Created with self-determining freedom

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 8 – THE FALL OF MAN] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Arguments For God’s Existence Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 181 views

    Five self-evident truths.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken Five Self-Evident Truths (That does not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and control. 2. There are laws that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Distortion Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 3, 2022
     | 1,656 views

    This sermon focuses on our limited view of reality and how Paul distorts that reality by exploring the resurrection reality that has been made possible through Jesus Christ.

    How many of you happened to be here a few weeks ago when I showed the State Farm commercial as the opening illustration? The point was to show how easily it is to misunderstand a conversation, especially if you are only hearing one side of it. This week, when I was working on my sermon, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #5 Farmer, Seeds And Soil Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,318 views

    We must be will to cultivate our lives for Christ if we long to be His tools bringing about the advance of the kingdom of God

    This sermon was written and given by the leader of Mendingnets.org ministries on Sunday July 28, 2021 at The Center. Let me start off by saying I’m the type of person who tells it like it is, so parables drive me crazy!! Just speak in a straight line, Jesus. Cut to the chase and get to the point! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priority Check - Priority Of Others Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,290 views

    While it is normal for many to have a primary concern for self, followers of Christ are to give priority to others above self.

    A teacher may say to a student who is not doing too well in school, “You need to give studying more priority in your life.” An employer may say to an employee who habitually arrives late to work, “You need to get your priorities straight.” A coach may say to a player who has become lazy and is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    For a third time, Paul stresses the fact that God, not man, assigned the gifts (vv. 18, 24, 28). God gives to each person and each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. No individual believer possesses all the spiritual gifts. Each be

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Making Godly Choices PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    This sermon explores the importance of godly wisdom in making choices that honor God, reflect His character, and advance His kingdom.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today under the banner of His grace, in the fellowship of His love, and in the pursuit of His wisdom. We come together as active participants in the unfolding story of our faith, as we seek ...read more

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    Oh Lord! Position Me For Greatness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025
     | 723 views

    Greatness is not an accident; it is the outcome of divine arrangement, preparation, and timing.

    OH LORD! POSITION ME FOR GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-44 "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?" (Genesis 41:38) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 2:48, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All Round Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025
     | 788 views

    God is a God of increase. From creation, His mandate to man was to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and have dominion. Increase is not just a desire in the heart of man; it is a divine mandate woven into the fabric of God’s creation.

    ALL ROUND INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 "Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him." (Genesis 26:12) Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 1:11, Proverbs 4:18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes Nobodies Somebodies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 372 views

    God delights in lifting the lowly, rewriting destinies, and transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES NOBODIES SOMEBODIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Key Verse: “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.” (Psalm 113:7-8) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God