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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 29, 2026
     | 103 views

    What does it take to become a true disciple for Jesus Christ?

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25 – 34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 Now large crowds were going along with Him, and He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 12, 2023
     | 3,013 views

    A life of trust is a life of peace. A place all of us want to be.

    Trust Today’s message will address these three questions What is trust? Why do we need trust? Who will you trust? 1. What is trust? Trust - The sense of well-being and security which results from having something or someone in whom to place confidence. The feeling of being safe or secure. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man After God’s Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025
     | 863 views

    To be a man or woman after God’s heart, you must cultivate a heart that worships, repents, trusts, obeys, and loves God’s Word.

    A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Acts 13:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 51:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9 INTRODUCTION: God called David “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). This wasn’t because David was perfect, but because his heart was devoted to God. To be a man or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does Biblical Unity Release?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 553 views

    If we all stay united in one Spirit and one mind, God will release divine grace, spiritual growth, manifest the spiritual gifts, daily gladness and find favor.

    Summary: Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith. Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel - Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,417 views

    Dare to be a Daniel............

    June 17, 2023 Daniel was now an old man. He had been in royal service for nearly 70 years and had remained faithful and loyal to God throughout his long life. Let us set the scene for our story…. Darius decided to divide the empire into 120 satrapies (provinces), assigning each a royal ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Danger Of Hypocrisy In The Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 425 views

    God demands truth and sincerity from His people; hypocrisy corrupts the Church and brings divine judgement.

    THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:1-11 Key Verse: “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Galatians 6:7, Luke 12:1-3, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Five Unmistakable Witnesses

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    five things that witness unto Him

    Acts 1:8 VBC October 21, 01 Five unmistakable witnesses for Christ One of the most significant names given to Christians is that of “witnesses.” It is a word that appears many times in the Bible. How is the world to be evangleslized? The answer is given here in our text. God’s plan is simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,695 views

    A sermon exploring the biblical and contemporary meanings of peace.

    Sermon for 6 Easter Yr C, 16/05/2004 Based on Jn 14:27 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Gift Peace” A retired couple was alarmed by the threat of nuclear war so they undertook a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Determine Right From Wrong Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    We live in a day of ’no absolutes’, w/ so much falling into the ’gray area.’ Here’s a Simple Formula, w/ Life-Changing Results...! [6 TESTS TO TAKE...ALL BEGIN W/ A "P"] Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    How To Determine Right From Wrong 2 Cor. 5:14-17 We are not under the law, but under grace, but grace is not a license to sin! I’m free to serve, not free to sin!! 6 scriptural tests to apply to anything questionable/gray area, not specifically mentioned in scripture: [should I or shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Close To The Vine Series

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    Number 3 in a series to make the Gospel message simple enough for a child to understand.

    STAYING CLOSE TO THE VINE This is the 3rd sermon in the series “Winning this Generation for Christ” I have tried to make the message simple, so that none be lost due to lack of understanding. Scripture reference: John 14: John 15:1-8 In his book “The Star Thrower” the author tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Encounters: Jacob Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    This is about Jacob’s wrestling match with God and the significance for us.

    Jacob was the grandson of Abe. Give brief background of Jacob’s life. Sneaky, underhanded, trickster, etc. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, and his father-in-law, Laban. He was a marked man by Esau. He is older now, and he is headed to meet his brother. Read Genesis 32:22-32. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "What's Wrong? Or Has The Word Of God Lost It's Potency?" Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Why has modern American Christianity missed the mark by such a distance? Is the Gospel no longer as potent as it used to be? Has the potency of the Bible run low like antique prescription medicine?

    "What’s Wrong? Or Has the Word of God Lost It’s Potency?" (Matt. 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18) Intro 1. The evangelical world has lost confidence in the Word of God. ---TNIV is just one example¡Xchange in English usage is one thing 2. How Christians "do church" is reflective of what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Brag About?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Why the Christian should boast in the cross of Christ.

    What Do You Brag About? Gal. 6:14 INTRO.: Our text tells of one cross, but three crucifixions. The cross is the central figure of the Bible’s revelation of God and His love for His creature, man. It should be at the center of every Gospel message. It is the hope of all mankind. First, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,972 views

    Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions About His Passion

    Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    An extended outline involving the questions concerning Christ’s passion.

    TODAY’S MESSAGE QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS PASSION What we need to understand about the death of Christ I Cor. 15:3 / Isaiah 53 Pastor Pierpoint During the past few days much interest in the person of Christ has been generated by the film called the Passion Of The Christ. The film is getting a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible