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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    Living With A Common Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    The truest community is found in a gathering of people who are learning to become Jesus-trusting disciples and are committed to making Jesus-trusting disciples.

    Living with a Common Purpose: Making Disciples Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we talked about the awakening in America to the problem of individualism. Rising from our slumber after the terrorist attacks, the people of our nation are giving blood, giving money, giving thanks, and giving in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Steps To The Safety Zone

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,724 views

    SPIRITUAL EXHAUSTION---Prayer is a very vital part of recovery

    02/01/09 FOUR STEPS TO THE SAFETY ZONE 2 Chr 7:14 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (KJV) INTRO. SPIRITUALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Look At The Life To Come Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,025 views

    Message’s purpose is to help people see that Hell is a real place, with real consequences that you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to experience.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich & Money Series

    Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015
     | 5,769 views

    What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

    Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Reality Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,784 views

    The story of God is all about the glory of God and the unfolding of the gospel.

    The Real Reality Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Bill September 16-17, 2023 Special thanks to Abi Kongkousonh for using her gifts to depict the story of Creation along with the fall of Adam and Eve. Keep that image in mind as we go through the message. Are you aware we ran out of parking spaces during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Year C, Proper 5. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 373 views

    Not used this year.

    1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146:1-10, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 30:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17. A). THE WIDOW AND THE PROPHET. 1 Kings 17:8-24. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Manner Of Man Is This?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    God does nothing haphazardly, He has a purpose for every thing He does or allows to be done.

    "WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?" Matthew 8:23-27 Today we’ll talk for a little while on, [WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS] the Lord Jesus Christ. LETS READ; Matthew 8:23-27 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24And, behold, there arose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Manner Of Man Is This?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,951 views

    WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?

    "WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?" Matthew 8:23-27 8-4-7 Today we’ll talk for a little while on, [WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS] the Lord Jesus Christ. Listen as I read today’s text found in: Matthew 8:23-27 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Food For Thought Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,698 views

    Jesus is our Miraculous Provider and our Multiplier, who teaches us in challenging ways, and who can use what little we have to do a great work for His Kingdom, despite whether it looks to be a task 'too big' to us or not.

    Brief Outline Food for Thought (John 6:5-15) Introduction (1-4) I. The Task is Too Big! (5-9) A. Jesus, the Good Teacher (5-6) B. The Inadequacy of the Disciples (7-9) II. Jesus Begs to Differ (10-13) A. Jesus has a Plan (10-11) B. Jesus brings Over-abundance (12-13) III. People are Amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Don’t Miss The Message In The Weird Stuff Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 624 views

    There is some weird stuff in the Bible... Talking donkeys. Floating axe heads. Men swallowed by fish. Commands not to wear mixed fabrics. Giants. Seraphim with six wings... All of which ultimately points us back to our redemption in Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Don’t Miss the Message in the Weird Stuff There is some weird stuff in the Bible... which ultimately points us back to our redemption in Jesus Christ. Titus 2:14 (NLT): “He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And... Let The Word Cut Deep - Hebrews 4:12 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 341 views

    When you open your Bible—the Word of God opens you.

    Go! And... Let the Word cut deep - Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) INTRODUCTION — “THE BOOK THAT READS YOU” If you were to walk into a surgery and see an X-ray machine glowing, you would understand its power: it reveals what the naked eye cannot see. In the same way, when you open your Bible, something far ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Performance Trap

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    A sermon on grace and how we distort God's grace in our culture, USA. (Material adapted from David Seamands' book, "Healing Grace" chapter 2 "Barriers to Grace")

    HoHum: A treadmill is one of the most effective tools for burning calories, despite the fact that the person exercising stays in the same place. Similarly, so it is with people who try to work their way to righteousness. We understand that grace is what saved us but believe they must pay God back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 778 views

    This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

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    The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014
     | 8,109 views

    Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

    “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proud Vs. Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,929 views

    Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational