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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Benefits Of Being A Saint

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    I. Grace that exceeds II. Gifts that equip III. Guarantee that encourages

    BENEFITS OF BEING A SAINT I Corinthians 1:1-8 I. Grace that exceeds II. Gifts that equip III. Guarantee that encourages __________________________ The troubles of the church at Corinth have been well-documented. They were divided over personalities, tolerated immorality, abused Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,574 views

    If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

    There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strong And The Weak Glorify God

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1.

    THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1. The Strong are Obligated to Encourage the Weak (:1-5a) a. How can we encourage the weak? 1) by bearing with their failings (:1a) 2) by preferring them (not living for self) (:1-2) 3) by building up our neighbor 4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Body Of Christ, And You

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Encouragement for Christians who wonder what their role is in the church of the Living God.

    1 CORINTHIANS 12:27 THE BODY OF CHRIST, AND YOU “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Many Christians know what the Bible teaches, but this knowledge does not necessarily mean that we who bear the Name of the Master eagerly embrace the instruction of the Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,451 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

    “Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
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     | 6,139 views

    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Your Life Matter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,674 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025
     | 276 views

    Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

    There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 33,094 views

    It has taken us generations of self-study to come up with 3 major "wants" in life. Yet Jesus knew it all along!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Psychologists tell us that there are 3 major "wants" in life. The first "want" is to want comfort - to want food when we are hungry, to want something to drink when we are thirsty, to want a cool place when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

    Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,069 views

    The world thinks in terms of strength and power, of ability, self-assurance and aggressiveness. Yet Jesus said "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

    BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 Once again we have a beatitude that is completely contrary to the thinking of the modern world. It is oppossed to everything which the natural man thinks. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." World conquest, possession of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

    The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

    February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,072 views

    Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

    THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God