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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Admonition For Spirit-Filling Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2018
     | 6,023 views

    This portion of the Ephesian letter constitutes an exhortation to the readers to live like wise men. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/29/17 Lesson 23: The Admonition for Spirit-Filling (Ephesians 5:15-21) Ephesians 5:15-21 (KJV) 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026
     | 82 views

    3 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
     | 2,010 views

    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
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    This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

    “Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Mean To Carry Your Cross?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 29, 2017
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     | 8,869 views

    Looking at Simon being forced to carry the cross, we consider the call of each Christian to carry a cross as part of the life of faith.

    SIMON'S TASK: Simon was called on to carry the cross. - Mark 15:21. OUR TASK: We are called on to carry our cross. - Mark 8:34. - It’s not just Simon who was called on to carry the cross. As part of the Christian life, we are called to carry our cross as well. - This is confusing to many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Think You Are? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 265 views

    God welcomes honest, humble prayers from needy hearts; true prayer is not performance, but sincere confession that receives mercy and transforms us by His grace.

    If your heart is tired and your prayers feel thin, you’re in the right place. The Lord welcomes real people with real needs and real words. He is not looking for polish; He is listening for honesty. He is not impressed by our resumes; He is moved by our repentance. We’ve all had those moments—hands ...read more

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  • Joel Smith avatar

    Coup De Moi Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 13, 2009
     | 3,983 views

    If you want to know if you’ve truly been born again answer the question: "Who is your spiritual daddy?"

    I guess it’s a sign of the times in which we live, but a couple of years ago I saw a billboard on I-85 in Charlotte that said, “Who’s the daddy?” There was a picture of a baby and an ad for a genetic testing lab beneath the picture. It’s sad that young folks are so promiscuous they have to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005
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     | 7,429 views

    There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

    Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Imitators Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018
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     | 10,685 views

    A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

    “Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,498 views

    One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,422 views

    An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

    Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 165 ratings
     | 47,669 views

    First sermon in a series on the Beatitudes.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young American student who visited the Beethoven Museum in Bonn, Germany. 1. The student became fascinated by Beethoven’s piano that was on display there. 2. It was a thrill to think that Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works on that piano! 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Holiness: The Hollow Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    The God who we find in the Bible, is the God of real life, not the God of our imagined Disneyfied Happy Ending Life. Nasty, bad things happen in life. Being holy is not looking good, its dealing with life God’s way.

    What you believe will determine how you behave and your behavior reveals your true beliefs. We who have been involved in the church for many years read this Scripture about holiness and we say to ourselves…I know all about that holiness stuff, we say…Holiness is literally God separating us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proverbs 28 - Words Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,263 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter twenty eight.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Eight Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. Benson has said, (The wicked flee) "Because a consciousness of their guilt excites in them a continual expectation and dread of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,897 views

    The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

    THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational