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  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Generosity: Primarily Like Christ

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 1, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,646 views

    Like Jesus, Christians are to build their lives around the principle of generosity.

    What would you say to people you love who you are never going to see again? For many of us that brings to memory an emotionally powerful moment in our life. May be it was tender words of affection and admiration or it may have been tearful words of confession and forgiveness. I’ve been at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment: An Effective Tool In Leadership

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,599 views

    Commitment is taking that first step forward and then pushing through the obstacles and stretching our limits to make our passion and vision a reality.

    COMMITMENT: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN LEADERSHIP Study Text: Acts 20: 17 - 24 Introduction: - Paul demonstrates for us that commitment is a key ingredient in successful Christian leadership. He was very sharply focused, was driven by a clear sense of purpose, both in life and ministry, pursued his goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 851 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11. A). OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Other Gods (Part 2 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    Idolatry can challenge our faith in many ways. To understand this command and all of the Ten Commandments, we must view them from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt have no other gods before Me / Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol. In this portion of study we will examine both of these commands together because they are so closely related. Keep in mind that all of the commandments concerning worship and obedience are based on the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood God: The Needy God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,000 views

    God does not seek fulfillment at your expense; God seeks your salvation and completion at His expense.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE NEEDY GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: God does not seek fulfillment at your expense; God seeks your salvation and welfare at His expense. INTRO A few weeks back we began looking at 1 Corinthians 13 from a bit of a unique perspective. I have suggested to you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    The Holy Spirit exposes how some leadership models only succeed temporarily as they meet some contextual need. Some leaders apply certain traditional leadership models because they are merely looking at the immediate cultural, financial and social needs o

    Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes (1 Peter 5:2-5:3) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . [by] being examples. --1 Peter 5:2-3 A mother cheetah brought a live gazelle fawn to her 5-month-old cubs and released it. After the cubs made several unsuccessful attacks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up His Cross

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 5,899 views

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    Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Supreme Blessedness

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,516 views

    The Beatitudes as a lesson not just a bible story

    Message/Devotion January 26, 2020 Matthew 5:1-12 Supreme Blessedness The Reading The Beatitudes 5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Hell

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2025
     | 445 views

    The "Rich Man" has gone to Hell. While there, he is in conversation with Abraham about being in torment. This conversation teaches us three important lessons about being ready for eternity.

    HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TAKE SIDES! WE CAN SOMETIMES FIND HUMOR IN SUCH ENDEAVORS LIKE DEBATING WHETHER IT IS PRONOUNCED “POTATOE” OR “PATATTA,” “CARRIBIAN” OR “CARRA-BEAN” OR EVEN “NEVADA” OR “NUH-VADA.” WE ALWAYS DESIRE TO BE RIGHT. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Beautiful Scars

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,987 views

    This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

    Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 65,829 views

    This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

    JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Treasures" Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,713 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Kane avatar

    We Hold These Truths

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,720 views

    There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

    Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,200 views

    Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

    February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living On Temptation Island

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    We all live on temptation island, so how is it that some live in DANGER and some know how to LIVE?

    Fox Television has featured a series Living on Temptation Island recently which I am sure is hoping to draw from the tremendous audience of CBS Survivors Series. I haven’t spend my time watching the show but I have seen the weekly commercials which portray engaged couples being set on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal