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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    It Begins In The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,022 views

    This sermon, "It Begins In The Heart," is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with how God looks at the attitude of our heart as much as he looks at our actions.

    Sermon on the Mount “It Begins in the Heart” Matthew 5:21-30 Before we begin it’s important we review Jesus’ last statement, and what we learned is that Jesus didn’t come to abolish or invalidate the Law, but to fulfill it, that is, to bring it to completion. And what ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Love Is More Than Kissing

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015
     | 7,075 views

    There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

    LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Sinner To Saint Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,530 views

    During the crucifixion a man who was a certified sinner asked Jesus for forgiveness. Forgiveness was freely given and he died with no good works to his name. This is grace in action.

    Message Luke 23:39-43 From Sinner to Saint Through out history the last words of people have become notorious. Let me give you a few examples. Oscar Wilde, who was a 19th century author, looked around his hospital ward and said, “This wallpaper is horrendous, either it goes or I go”. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Say Yes Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 10,372 views

    We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

    Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Compassionate Samaritan

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,288 views

    One of most familiar parables is the story of the Good Samaritan, found only in the book of Luke. It is a story that speaks about attitudes and true faith demonstrating itself in action.

    The Compassionate Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: The story known as the parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in the book of Luke. This most familiar parable has inspired painting, sculpture, poetry, and film. Many have allegorized this story to represent Christ as the Good Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Practical Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,412 views

    God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

    THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Mri (Message Of Reconciliation & Imitation) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 18, 2011
     | 5,872 views

    God invites us to follow him. He does not command us to do what he has not done. He sets himself as the example for our actions.

    THE GODS we worship write their names on our faces, be sure of that. And a man will worship something —have no doubt about that, either. He may think that his tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of his heart—but it will out. That which dominates will determine his life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Reaches Out To Sinners Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,598 views

    This message examines the shocking action of Jesus, when he reached out to Zacchaeus. Application is made to today, noting that Jesus still reaches out to sinners today.

    INTRODUCTION TO SERIES * The “Most-Shocking” video genre (i.e., Top 20 Most Shocking Boozers and Losers; Most Shocking Fights and Wild Riots; etc.) * A different kind of “most-shocking” action: the life and ministry of Jesus Christ - Christ did things that shocked those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
     | 5,595 views

    The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

    INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building And Maintaining Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 10, 2013
     | 7,215 views

    Faith and reasoning can work together but reasoning alone can be a faith destroyer. Faith must be stretched and exercised and be put into action. Anything less is dead faith.

    Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, and Service Sermon #4 Building and maintaining faith Introduction- We are still in the sermon series Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, and Service. Last week we began to look at faith. We saw that the faith of a mustard seed can be enough to move a mountain. We saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021
     | 6,184 views

    If I asked you, “What was a distinguish mark to a Christian?” Jesus shows us that real believers are distinguished not by a drink, or their clothing, or even their speech, but their actions toward others.

    Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? is a series designed to introduce our fall focus of connecting with the people closest around you. Throughout all of our Bible Fellowship Groups, you’ll be hearing about this follow-up over the next weeks to come. We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Lifting Up A Standard

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
     | 1,474 views

    A standard is a banner, a rallying point, or a divine intervention that counters the attacks and schemes of the enemy. It represents God's action in defence of His people and His covenant.

    LIFTING UP A STANDARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 59:19 "So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Time To Stand Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,822 views

    What are some specific circumstances that signal oppression by a government? And, as believers, what should be our first course of action, and when should we speak the truth?

    In our last message in this series, I asked the following questions: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” “How could we practice our Christian faith and live according to biblical principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Boniface Simiyu avatar

    Have Nothing To Do With A Just Man!

    Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,714 views

    There are dire consequences for our actions against those heaven considers ''just men", even in our thoughts towards them there can be consequnces.

    Matt 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Pilates wife sent a message to him and it was a very clear message. She had had a dream and in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Word Of Praise (The Doxology)

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,401 views

    Jude sounds a warning of danger and he issues a call to action. He calls on the Called, the Beloved, the Kept for Jesus Christ to "earnestly contend for the faith".

    A doxology is a short prayer or hymn of praise that extols the glory and majesty of God. Originally Jude (the brother of Jesus) planned to write about the "common salvation" V3 of the Brethren, but God changed his direction. God wanted us to know the reality and the danger of ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist