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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

    The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Heal A Wounded Heart”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    One of Satan’s ways of attacking God’s people is through woundedness. Therefore, we must learn how to let God heal our hearts.

    In our passage for today, the writer of Hebrews speaks to us about spiritual warfare. You might ask, “Where do you get that? Isn’t this passage one about holy living and getting along with others?” Well, we understand that the writer is emphasizing an aspect of the believer’s spiritual warfare by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Knowledge": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 3a Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,109 views

    To know is to obey.

    “What we don’t know won’t hurt us.” Have we ever heard or said those words? It’s an idiomatic expression used to justify denying or concealing an issue. “If you do not know about a problem or a misdeed, you will not be able to make yourself unhappy by worrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Claim, A Commandment, And A Promise

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 4,065 views

    Casual Christianity is worthless and brings neither glory to God nor satisfaction to the soul.

    I love fast food. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. Actually, I don’t really love it; I’m just comfortable with it. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s cheap. It’s not good for me, I know. The last time I ate a Big Mac, I checked the calorie count. If you eat just ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,459 views

    Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.

    Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Put First Things First Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

    Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Christ-Centred Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
     | 510 views

    To live a Christ-centred life means to make Jesus the focus, foundation, and purpose of all that we do.

    LIVING A CHRIST-CENTRED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 1:21, John 15:4-5, Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To live a Christ-centred life means to make Jesus the focus, foundation, and purpose of all that we do. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pressing Into His Presence Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,442 views

    Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

    Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 3 "Joy In Believing" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 12, 2016
     | 7,416 views

    Part 3 of our Philippians study

    Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 3 “Joy in Believing” Today we continue our study of the book of Philippians Paul’s letter of joy to the Church in the Macedonian in the city of Philippi Paul had spent time with the people there about 10 years before he wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Dec 24, 2014
     | 8,874 views

    It is ALL about a relationship with Jesus and it takes discipline to pursue Him. It is NOT meant as a guilt trip for those who do not have a daily quiet time, but practical helps on how to. *May be better preached as series. Lots of content, a bit rushed.

    The Fire on the Altar - Leviticus 6:8-13 The LORD said to Moses: 9 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not All Who Hear, Hear Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,393 views

    God’s divine Messiah thrills his sheep.

    Scripture Introduction During the last few months we have followed Jesus around Jerusalem as he interacts with a variety of people, especially confounding his enemies. Jesus often taught by a kind of paradox — a fact which I have sought to convey (in part) by the sermon titles. In John 8, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 15, 2024
     | 1,319 views

    This sermon helps us to understand how our lives can be changed by having a breakfast with Jesus.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, a joy to be sharing in the love and fellowship that binds us together as one body, one family, one community in Christ. We're here to open our hearts to the word of God, to let His wisdom fill us and guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "follow Me"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019
     | 7,366 views

    Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

    “Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Nurturing Unity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 792 views

    Help my congregation move towards a spirit of unity.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our beloved sanctuary, we find ourselves united by a common purpose. A purpose that is not just about our individual spiritual journeys, but about our collective journey as a congregation. We are here ...read more

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    Inconveniencing Ourselves For Others Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2016
     | 4,141 views

    When we wake up in the morning, let’s make our prayer a hymn of praise to God

    Thursday of 12th Week in Course The critical question Jesus–and Amos for that matter–raises today is one we all have to answer: “why do you think evil in your hearts?” Whether it be the Jeroboams of the world or the Pharisees, or you and I, we human beings think evil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic