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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    United In Christ: Living As The Body Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 514 views

    The Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to live in unity as part of the universal Body of Christ.

    United in Christ: Living as the Body of Believers Introduction: Today I want us to pause and reflect on a truth that is both profoundly simple and immensely powerful: the Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "the Towel, The Basin, And The Command To Love"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 16, 2025
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     | 334 views

    Tonight, we gather in the sacred shadow of the upper room, on the night when Jesus showed us what love really looks like. It’s not dressed up in flowery words or grand gestures meant to impress. It’s gritty. It’s raw. And it’s humbling.

    Opening Prayer Let us pray: Gracious God, as we gather on this holy night, we are drawn to the upper room where Your Son shared His final meal with His disciples. Open our hearts to hear Your Word anew, and may we be inspired to love one another as He has loved us. Amen. Introduction Tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk In Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2015
     | 9,312 views

    1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4)

    The world claims to want love, and love is advocated and praised from every corner. Romantic love especially is touted. Songs, novels, movies, and television serials continually exploit emotional, lustful desire as if it were genuine love. Questing for and fantasizing about the “perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Servants Of Christ And Their Work Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2018
     | 7,488 views

    In this chapter we have an account, of the constancy of the apostle and his fellow-laborers in their work.

    October 4, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom lowe Lesson 2.8: Servants of Christ and Their Work Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4.1-4.4 1 Cor 4:1-4 (KJV) All ministers are servants of Christ 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017
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     | 3,795 views

    7 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Good Is It For A Man To Gain The Whole World? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2012
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     | 16,936 views

    Jesus calls disciples to assess what is truly valuable, boldly seizing that aspect of life.

    “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” [1] He who dies with the most toys wins. At least, that is the sentiment expressed in contemporary bumper sticker theology. It probably sums up the contemporary worldview that esteems winning at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Followers Are Good Stewards Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 4,162 views

    Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series

    Followers Are Good Stewards Grady Henley Part 03 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
     | 18,711 views

    Upon the foundation of Christ that we all receive when we are saved, God expects us to build up our faith and mature spiritually! However, HOW we do this is important... we must use the right building materials and do things the right way!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 20, 2014 Date Preached: March 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: What Are You Building? (on the foundation of Christ) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:10-17 [ESV] Introduction: We have learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Promise Of Liberty-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016
     | 3,386 views

    4 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

    The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-IV—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Henry Ford in his autobiography, ‘My Life & Work,’ made a statement in 1909 about Ford’s Model ‘T’—“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, so long as it is black.” There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,572 views

    1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

    Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living A Life Without Compromise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 252 ratings
     | 64,959 views

    You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.

    Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Idolatry - Then And Now Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    Paul gives a strong warning from Israel’s history about avoiding idols. Will we heed the warning?

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a very helpful warning – Here are the top 10 things not to say to a police officer if he or she pulls you over. #10 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I can’t see anything without my glasses. #9 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Nation...

    Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,277 views

    This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

    2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

    Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,337 views

    God¡¯s hand, if submitted to, will humble us so that God can do His great work in our life. God works in & on our life to transform us into Christ-likeness. This great work is of grace. God grants the grace necessary for spiritual growth to the humble

    1 PETER 5: 5-7 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HAND OF GOD [John 13:1-17] The eminent apostle who was called to shepherd the sheep through feeding the sheep is here again about his calling. The preceding verses emphasized the ministry of the shepherd, now this elder shepherd who loved Jesus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist