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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Your So-Called Life

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 6,889 views

    Jesus calls us not just to live differently, but to die to ourselves and to regard our lives as not our own

    Matthew 16;24-27 Intro: I recently ran across a quote from Richard Wurmbrand, a preacher who spent many years in prison under Rumanian communists because of his testimony for Jesus. Wurmbrand says he was trying to explain systematic theology to a Russian preacher of the underground church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024
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     | 727 views

    Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

    We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Part 2 Failure Is A Better Teacher Than Success Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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     | 4,332 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure - 2 Failure is a far better teacher than success. Two great differences between those that fail backwards and those that fail forward. Failing Backwards Failing Forwards Blaming others Taking Responsibility Repeating the same mistakes Learning from each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are Somebody Important, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 20, 2020
     | 5,903 views

    An important anchor for our souls is God's promise that we are somebody important to Him. Every person has supreme value to God because we are made in God's image.

    A. In the 1957 comedy film, called “The Delicate Delinquent,” Jerry Lewis played the typical inept young man that he always played. 1. In this silly film, he tried but failed to be a juvenile delinquent. 2. In the film, there is a powerful scene where Lewis is talking to his best friend, whom he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,250 views

    Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

    THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Restore With Gentle Love Galatians 6:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
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     | 885 views

    Restoration is a vital aspect of our Christian walk. Galatians 6:1 challenges us to approach others with love, humility, and gentleness. Restoration is not about judgment or superiority; it’s about reflecting God’s grace.

    Go! And Restore with Gentle Love Galatians 6:1 Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series with a message focused on restoration—a vital aspect of our Christian walk. Our key text comes from Galatians 6:1 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 318 views

    Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019
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     | 6,284 views

    This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love God, Love Others

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 13, 2015
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     | 11,396 views

    When our priorities in life are correct, life will have new meaning!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • February, the month where love is in the air. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day; I hope you guy took care of your ladies! • There are songs and poems written about love. Love is the focus of art; love is the subject of many movies, many of which are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everyone Loves A Love Story

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 73,368 views

    The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rebuilding Faith - United Focus Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
     | 7,427 views

    The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to renewing our faith. Using the example and ministry of Nehemiah, participants will walk one step per week closer to a renewal of faith. Diagram for series available at "http://www.michaelrhodge.com".

    REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Four: “Staying the Course” (United Focus) Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 10-16 Source: One of the resources in this week’s session is a message by Pastor Brian Bill of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023
     | 2,002 views

    In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.

    Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Love And Our Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    Love is the core of our faith

    1 John 4:7-21 January 28, 2007 God’s Love and Ours John is coming to the end of his letter & it is this point that he brings it all together. You remember that he is arguing with a group who has left the church that we call proto-Gnostics. These people believed that we are saved, not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making Peace When There Is No Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009
     | 5,492 views

    We would like to contribute to world peace, but how? Confront others with their wrongness; but before that, understand your own heart; and before that, be reconciled to God.

    "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Well, who wouldn’t like to be that?! Who wouldn’t want to be a peacemaker and be rewarded by God and by a grateful world? "Blessed are the peacemakers." The trouble is, it’s not that easy. You and I may fantasize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Like Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 25, 2025
     | 95 views

    Jesus calls His followers to:  demonstrate genuine love,  faithful obedience, and  fruitful lives as His friends.

    “Love like Jesus loves” John 15:12–17 A woman once decided to bake a cake for a special occasion: - She measured the flour, sugar, and oil perfectly. - She mixed in the milk and vanilla, - she poured the batter into the pan and slid it into the oven. But after 30 minutes, when she peeked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ