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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Don’t Miss The New Thing: Following Jesus Into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 1, 2026
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     | 1,640 views

    We are a people who love our memories. But discipleship is never about camping in yesterday. Discipleship is about following Jesus—and Jesus always walks forwards.

    Don’t Miss the New Thing: Following Jesus into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads of Memory and Movement Church, we are a people who love our memories. We frame them, revisit them, and sometimes—if we are honest—we live in them. Past victories. Past failures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
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    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017
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    The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

    13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024
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    Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

    Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumphant Joy #3: Loving, Growing And Living

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 20, 2013
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     | 10,982 views

    In Philippians, Paul shares with us three characteristics of joyful Christians: loving relationships, a growing faith, and living a worthy life.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #3: LOVING, GROWING AND LIVING (August 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008
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    A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

    “First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who Alone Is Immortal

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 24, 2004
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     | 4,169 views

    Long ago C. H. Spurgeon said that the study of God would improve, humble, and expand the mind - a thesis we will test with an examination of 1 Tim 6:13-16.

    “Who Alone Is Immortal” What better way to begin my sermon than by reading from a really good one! Here is a bit of one delivered on Jan. 7, 1855: “It has been said by someone that ‘the proper study of mankind is man.’. . . but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Is That Judge Seated On The White Throne? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 21, 2019
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     | 3,463 views

    Who is Who in Revelation is a preaching series to clarify and simplify the mystery of God's plan for His church. This message includes an improv style skit to engage the congregation in the experience.

    Revelation 21 is brutal on the conscience, its a Tough subject, not a fun message about God's judgment, the verdict and punishment for sin. However it is in the Word of God, to ignore its message means we not tell truth of impending judgment and the end times. We warn people we love, warn our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Emmitte avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 12, 2014
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     | 14,952 views

    The question "Who am I?" represents an inner need that many of us develop through the discouraging and difficult experiences of life. The traumatic experiences of all of our lives take their toll on our confidence and self-esteem.

    “Who Am I?” Exodus 3:11-12 Sermon by Don Emmitte While we have been looking at the Ten Commandments the last few weeks today I want us to go back a bit and see the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-Serving People (Mark 7:11-12)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12)Guidelines for being discerning, wise and Spirit led in guarding yourself from harm

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12) Illustration:The deity of the Holy Spirit ought to be clearly recognized in Scripture. Look at these facts: Christ is born; the Spirit is His forerunner. Christ is baptized; the Spirit bears witness. Christ is tempted; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011
     | 6,069 views

    Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

    Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe avatar

    20/26 Vision (Part 2): Ghost In The Machine: Imago Dei Vs.the Synthetic Self Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 13, 2026
     | 91 views

    In 2026, machines are becoming more human while we become more like machines. As AI mimics our voices, we face a crisis of "Synthetic Identity"—losing the soul to the system. But there is a "Ghost" in your design no code can replicate. Stop being data; reclaim the Image of God.

    In this year 2026, we are facing an identity crisis unlike any in human history. As Artificial Intelligence blurs the line between the made and the created, and as our digital avatars become more polished than our actual faces, we have to ask the oldest question that ever was: What does it mean to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Inglis avatar

    Citizenship Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Phil Inglis on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    The Kingdom of God promises blessings are available to us NOW! We are all able to affirm our citizenship of the kingdom of God and claim the promises of that Kingdom today.

    Today is Australia Day, today is the day that we celebrate our citizenship of this great country and also welcome new citizens into our fellowship. I don’t know whether you have seen this on the news but the Prime Minister, in an attempt to drum up nationalistic and patriotic sentiment has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Confession Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,395 views

    Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

    (This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Babel's Confusion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    Egotistical people confuse themselves because of their self-destructive desires

    Unit 5 – Changes Lesson 12 – The Tower of Babel – Genesis 11:1-11 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that people may make selfish plans, but the Sovereign God maintains control over everything. 2. Explanation of the Aim: In our lesson the people displayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational