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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    It Is Finished!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    The finished work of Christ has provided all that you will ever need to secure your salvation.

    It Is Finished! John 19:28-30 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Remember, Jesus Christ and constantly keep Him in mind as risen from the dead." (2 Tim. 2:8 - Amplifie

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion Illustration:Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe. Augustine. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,070 views

    Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

    PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom – In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    Does our birth / lineage / descent determine from where we came, who we are and our eternity? Born in the USA – does it really mean liberty / freedom / living the American dream?

    Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of the water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Or Death

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
     | 3,680 views

    The Bible is an amazing thing! In this passage, we see it is a spirutal circulatory system, bringing life. But there is danger out there, and we have to keep the blood flowing or we will die.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Intro: The Lord through His word showed me something this week that I have been dying to share with you. 1. so without my normal introduction, I want to share an incredibly powerful image from God’s Word with you. 3. it has revolutionized my view of Scripture, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are You A Servant Of God?

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,830 views

    Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finance

    Introduction · Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. · When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. · God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finances. · When we serve Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Everlasting Father" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Fourth sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

    When Jesus came to earth, He did so for the purpose of redeeming a lost world so that He might ultimately restore it to its former state of sinlessness and blessedness. In the process, as God come in human flesh, He also revealed the Father to us. John said of Jesus, "No one has ever seen God, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,444 views

    What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

    Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pathways To The Next Level

    Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 57,915 views

    Seven biblical principles that will enable a believer to embrace his/her next level and to be sustained in such level.

    PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. By Pastor Festus Adeyeye Deuteronomy 28:13 There is nothing God has in plan that does not have a procedure to experiencing it. There is always a due procedure to follow any of God’s blessings for your life. Many know that they are meant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
     | 4,735 views

    This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

    Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Asked For A Hard Thing!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2015
     | 7,948 views

    Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you hearing please?Come on, be feisty, gutsy, dig in hard, and don’t give up!

    Hard thing! 2 King 2:10” And he said, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so." Hey friend, Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 4, 2016
     | 7,313 views

    Only God is able to keep you from falling away and stumbling. Because of that, His joy fills our hearts and souls as we live faithfully for Him. Can't we live and strive for His joy in our lives more and more?

    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Jude 17-25 Introduction - Tonight we will conclude our study of the book of Jude - Last time we discussed four critical things about false teachers -- These make it easy to spot them, and to recognize their actions Jude says that they are judged for four things: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    You Will Long To See

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,508 views

    When times are tough, what do we long to see? Do we long to hear once more the stories of Jesus?

    Prelude This week several stories of firefighters and a police chief losing their homes to wildfires have emerged. They had no time to mourn their losses, because they had a job to do in continuing to fight. Something greater than personal loss drove them on, they longed to see others saved. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Look For In Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 3,754 views

    a different perspective of faith

    What do you look for in faith? What do you see? Text: Heb. 11:1 Intro: 1. Three simple questions challenge us daily in multitudes of ways: What do you believe? Why do you believe? How do you express that belief? 2. Faith is not a random, isolated topic confined to religion, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tolerance: The Lever Against Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES CRUMBLE,

    TOLERANCE: THE WEDGE AGAINST CHRISTIANS THESIS THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God