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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 2,294 views

    Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

    “Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,602 views

    This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

    No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,100 views

    The Blessings and Privileges of the Born Again Christian

    1. You have been filled with the love of God 2. You now have God’s love pouring into your heart at all times, no matter where you are or what you are doing. "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Really Legalism?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.

    During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Renewal Necessary

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017
     | 9,380 views

    Every Christian has the tendency to backslide. Here's how to recognize a backslidden heart. Therefore, continual renewal is necessary. Metamorphosis is the key to transformation. Here's how to facilitate it.

    RENEWAL NECESSARY 2 Cor. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Late 1. Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022
     | 1,876 views

    Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

    Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Power Up Your Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,627 views

    Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

    Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds.  The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of Man Versus The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 28, 2025
     | 1,395 views

    Living, according to God’s will (Bible Study)

    Scripture Text: KJV The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:9–10 (NLT) The human heart is the most deceitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 850 views

    This sermon explores the pilgrimage of faith, emphasizing the importance of trusting God, submitting to His will, and persistently following His lead in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has orchestrated this moment for us ...read more

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    Satan Is Real

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,814 views

    Just like in war, a Christian needs to know who the enemy is, and something about the characteristics and habits of the enemy. Then cevelop a strategy for fighting and staying alive. The enemy for the Christian is Satan. The winning strategy is to take c

    "Satan Is Real" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ezekiel 28:1-19, KJV Purpose: Just like in war, a Christian needs to know who the enemy is, and something about the characteristics and habits of the enemy. Then develop a strategy for fighting and staying alive. The enemy for the Christian is Satan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Life We Live 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,618 views

    The Christian way of life deals with worhsip and work.

    INTRO.- The life we live, i.e. the Christian life, is different from the way most folks live. HAVEN’T YOU NOTICED? ILL.- An old miser had very few friends. Just before he died he called his doctor, lawyer and minister together around his bedside. He said, "I have always heard you can’t take your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thieves Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,382 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the series on prayer. This message deals with the things that rob our prayer.

    The Thieves of Prayer Mark 11:15-19 KJV And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; [16] And would not suffer that any man should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Extravagant Devotion Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 8,403 views

    Message 23 from our journey through John's gospel. This message explores Mary anointing Jesus' feet as an example of extravagant devotion deserving of an extraordinary Savior.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Extravagant Devotion” REVIEW Chapter 2 – Lord over nature and the temple Chapter 3 – God’s gift of love for salvation Chapter 4-- Living water springing up to eternal life Chapter 5 – Father’s obedient Son Chapter 6 – Bread of Life out of heaven offering life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mother's Day 2021: The Holy One In Our Midst

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2021
     | 2,232 views

    The occasion of ‘Mother’s Day’ gives us the opportunity to look at Hosea 11 and meditate on the Holy One in our midst a bit differently.

    MOTHER’S DAY 2021: THE HOLY ONE IN OUR MIDST Hosea 11:1-12 #MothersDay2021 INTRODUCTION … You Know You are A Mom When (humormatters.com/holidays/mothersday.htm#) * Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don't care. * When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dead To Sin, Alive To God

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 16,309 views

    At baptism, God changes your personality. Let’s see how.

    Romans 6:1-11 DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD In our country, a major change is taking place. The wildfires in Colorado and Arizona are completely changing the landscape over there. Some of our WELS people living in those areas have been evacuated. A major change is taking place, and you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran