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  • David Scudder avatar

    Jehovah-Shalom "The Eternally Self-Existent One Is Peace" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2011
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     | 8,662 views

    The lesson that Gideon had to learn before he could be used of God is that "The LORD is peace" in verse 24.

    Purpose: To explain that God is our only source for peace. Aim: I want the listener to rest assured of God's peace. INTRODUCTION: It has been more than 200 years since God revealed Himself as Jehovah-M'Kaddesh (the LORD who sets apart or makes holy). The promised land has been conquered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

    Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believer’s Self-Examination 1corinthians 11:28 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 1, 2020
     | 5,119 views

    I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you have heard in the past.

    Believer’s Self-examination 1Corinthians 11:28 Introduction:- I am sure you have been hearing to great and well-known preachers of the word of God. I don’t think I can share anything new to you. But I have been exercised to help you examine yourself in the light of those precious truths you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,505 views

    The attitude of servanthood made the New Testament church unique. It is a necessary ingredient for any church and/or believer.

    Church Essentials: Part Six Servanthood - Philippians 2:4-9 We live in an egocentric age where the "what's in it for me" mentality has permeated every aspect of our society and sadly has infiltrated the lives of today's professed Christians. Instead of asking ourselves "How can I best be used by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
     | 8,720 views

    Making Anger serve you

    Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 4 ANGER A friend of mine on Facebook, a mature Christian, started a post this way last Monday morning ... While out with my family after church yesterday ... I got my attention, as did the story she went on to tell. We were eating lunch at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consider Your Actions Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
     | 9,782 views

    The Lord is calling every believer to examine their lives and consider their service unto Him.

    Consider Your Actions Haggai 2: 10-19 Haggai had received and conveyed two messages from the Lord for the remnant that returned from Babylonian captivity. The first message was a challenge for the people to consider their ways. The second message from the Lord followed about a month later. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me-Firstology

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
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     | 7,562 views

    When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

    Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,583 views

    Submission Series: Spiritual Practices Brad Bailey – Dec. 12, 2021

    Submission Series: Spiritual Practices Brad Bailey – Dec. 12, 2021 Intro Now less than two weeks from Christmas... I want to welcome us into the wonder of how God came to us. It begins with the will of heaven... the good will being declared to earth... a world of defiant independence... like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What You Want

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

    What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,281 views

    Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

    Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,681 views

    Time reveals a person’s loyalty. Today we must apply much precaution to whom or to what we are loyal to! Most people do not deeply reflect as to why, or from where, they get their loyal convictions to someone or something, be it a friend, sports team, political party, or a religion or church!

    Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is? Capt. Kelly Durant 10-11-15 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2. Don’t disloyal people make you angry? ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living For Your Own Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    Living for our own glory will hurt our ability to reach people.

    INTRODUCTION • ME CHURCH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That is some kind of church! • Can you imagine what kind of church we would have if we all had that type mentality. WOW! • Today we are going to look at the second of 8 things that we can do to be a bad Christian. • I believe we can easily forget why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Yourself: A Divine Inquiry SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 980 views

    When God asked Adam 'Where art thou', He wasn't seeking his location, but prompting Adam to understand his own state. Today, He continues to pose the same question 'Where art thou', urging us to introspect and realize our own condition.

    Today, we will explore the significance of God's question to Adam in the Garden of Eden. This question goes beyond simply asking for Adam's location; it serves to make him aware of his condition. Even today, God continues to ask us the same question: "Where are you?" When God called out to Adam and ...read more

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    Apostle Peter Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    Jesus chose 12 ordinary men as His disciples. Even though Peter had moments that he showed great faith and other times weakness, Jesus worked in and through Peter's life. Sinlessness was not a prerequisite to serve just faith and trust in Jesus!

    Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you feel like you are giving God your very best effort to serve in His kingdom? While there are many excuses to not serve in the body of Christ such as “I don’t feel needed,” “the staff are paid to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Word Our Flesh Hates...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,079 views

    James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

    Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free