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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019
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     | 7,389 views

    Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

    Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
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    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    His Perfect Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    God's grace is more than enough for us, and His power is made perfect in our weaknesses, which we should embrace as opportunities for His strength to shine through.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into some powerful truths straight from God's Word. We'll be exploring the beauty of God's sufficient grace, how our weaknesses can actually be a source of strength, and how we can glorify God through His perfect strength. Our guiding ...read more

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    Two Approaches To God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023
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     | 1,054 views

    To highlight the importance of humility before God, the dangers of pride, and the boundless mercy and grace of God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are diving into Luke 18:9-14, a passage that sheds light on some serious heart matters – humility before God, the danger of pride, and the mercy and grace of our heavenly Father. As the renowned Christian author, Andrew Murray, once said, "Pride must ...read more

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    I Am The Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
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    To emphasize the importance of staying connected to Jesus, as it is only through Him that we can bear fruit and truly thrive in our spiritual lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we’re going to be diving deep into a passage that’s all about the importance of staying connected to Jesus. We'll be looking at John 15:1-10, and focusing on three key areas: The Necessity of Abiding in Christ, The Benefits of Abiding in Christ, and The Results of ...read more

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    The Biblical Pathway To Prosperity , Wealth And Abundance

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,482 views

    1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY TO YOUR FAMILY 6. WORK DILIGENTLY 7. TRUST ONLY IN THE PROVISION OF GOD

    THE BIBLICAL PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY , WEALTH AND ABUNDANCE ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES OF GOD 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS OF GOD 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005
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    Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

    APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Truest Friend Of All" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    Jesus is the truest friend of all.

    "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm In The Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Breakdown Before The Breakthrough

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    We all have times that we feel broken and hopeless, but that doesn't mean it's the end... A breakthrough is coming and it's going to better greater than anything we can imagine. Trust God, He's not going to leave you in the breaking He's going to give you a breakthrough

    2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." There’s an old saying: “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” But when you’re in the darkness, it doesn’t feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Guard!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 11, 2014
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     | 6,322 views

    Paul warns us about the dreadful and severe consequences of sin. He is also challenges us to avoid sin and persevere in our Christian lives. Paul will argues that many Christians will not finish their Christian lives well.

    Opening illustration: A man whose company provides data security for military space operations told me how vulnerable computers are to outside attack. During a training exercise, hackers shut down a highly protected system without stealing a password or cracking a code. They simply accessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Despair Or Repair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 6,593 views

    Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

    Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006
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     | 5,582 views

    Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

    Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Church The World Needs, Not Wants--Pergamum Pt6 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    “Be the church would ya!” Young people practice faith in the same way their parents practice faith. Studies today call this “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism”. It is a very self-centered spirituality; a self-absorbed Christianity.

    Title: “A Church The World Needs--Not Wants--Pergamum” Introduction: I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN and I can tell you—kids, are smart—they know when you aren’t living up to what you believe and what you say! I worked with inner-city, street-wise kids for several years and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Week One Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
     | 3,336 views

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter.

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational