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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Losing To Live: The Paradox At The Heart Of Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 394 views

    In a culture that prizes comfort, Jesus calls us to the cross. In a society addicted to convenience, Jesus calls us to costly obedience. In an age of self-expression, Jesus calls us to self-denial.

    Losing to Live: The Paradox at the Heart of Following Jesus – Mark 8:35 (NLT) Introduction: The Great Reversal We live in a world obsessed with self-preservation. Protect your brand. Build your platform. Secure your future. Save your life at all costs. From social media profiles to pension ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Consumed With God: The Pursuit Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,093 views

    We are consumed by God completely… while our obsession used to be selfishness and self destruction and we were very excited about that, we now pursue knowing God with abandon.

    My wife tells me that I sometimes become nearly obsessed with certain things. I get so focused on something it consumes me. I fall into the pool after staring into it too long. Are you like that? I have a bit of an obsessive, addictive personality. I want it and I want more. I want to learn more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Solus Christus | Christ Alone

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017
     | 8,127 views

    For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

    We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eston Williams avatar

    Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

    On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,182 views

    When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

    Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024
     | 895 views

    Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

    Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Sleep ,sleep Peaceful Sleep Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 27, 2021
     | 5,707 views

    Proverbs makes a great effort to bring home the idea that there is a "right way" to live, and a wrong one. Every effort must be made to find the right way. Nothing must stop you from doing that. And everything possible must be done to avoid the wrong way.

    Sleep ,Sleep Peaceful Sleep Prov. 3:1 -35 A fairy tale often ends with the statement that they lived happily ever after. Proverbs chapter 3 on the other hand, start with happiness and a long life. " My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Intervenes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025
     | 300 views

    When human effort ends and situations look impossible, God steps in supernaturally to change the course of events for His people.

    WHEN GOD INTERVENES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Key Verse: “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more for ever.” — ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being A Focused Christian Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,517 views

    Being focused believer takes effort and it takes determination. There are many distractions that can pull you away from a relationship with the Lord.

    Being a focused Christian Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Matthew chapter 6:33 Introduction We are still in the series Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. Last week you remember we looked at the principal and relationship of prayer. We agreed that prayer works, and I asked that we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Parmely avatar

    Reaching Out To Sinners

    Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

    I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Breakthrough Comes From A Proper View Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 3, 2020
     | 8,353 views

    Key Point: We overate ourselves and under-rate God.

    Video Illustration: So will I – the song and video from Hillsong Sermon: Breakthrough comes from a proper view of God! Thesis: With the wave of coronavirus impacting everything from economy, to people’s health, disrupting peoples lives, causing shortages to food supplies, impacting businesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Baird avatar

    Revival, What Would Jesus Do

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    What are we willing to do to recieve revival?

    2/15/03 Revival, What Would Jesus Do? Have any of you in here today ever tried to do something that you did not really feel like doing? Or, have you ever tried to convince someone of something you were not convinced of yourself? Here I am, I have four Children, and My wife is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Press On In Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,612 views

    Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

    Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,769 views

    Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

    Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Justification Through Faith In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2017
     | 8,058 views

    A brief study of justification by faith in Christ the Lord and a review of some reasons why human effort can never justify an individual.

    “We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist