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  • John Williams III avatar

    Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,790 views

    There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

    FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    That's How Big God Is!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    All we have to do is believe, how could something so easy be so hard for so many?

    2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. It's always a nice feeling, when you get something new isn't it? Have you heard all the commercials on the radio and TV, as far as the new cars getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,967 views

    Ephesians 4:20-24 teaches us that Jesus Christ transforms people into new creations.

    Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Ephesians 4:17-32 may be divided into three sections. In verses 17-19, the Apostle Paul describes the non-Christian life. In verses 20-24, our text for today, the Apostle Paul describes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Levels Of Love, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,149 views

    You can't truly others and love God until you understand what it means to love yourself.

    INTRODUCTION We’ve come to one of the most important passages in the New Testament. Jesus reveals what He considers to be the MOST IMPORTANT commandment in the entire Bible—to love God. And He volunteers the second most important commandment—to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since this is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For Others: Have A Servant Heart! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 105,341 views

    Don’t just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ’s servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you’re really serving God.

    Live for Others: Have a Servant Heart! We are continuing in our series on Discovering our destiny and this week we are going to be thinking about what it means to live for others. This morning we are considering what it means to have a servant heart. To focus our thoughts, listen to the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practice Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,969 views

    A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

    The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ Part Two Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,307 views

    Abiding in Christ and being connected to the life source (Jesus)

    Abiding in Christ part two John 15:9-17 Good Morning Everyone- Glad you have joined us. Please turn to John 15 as we continue the study part two of “Abiding in Christ” Finding our Connection with the Lord and with others. Remember last week- The relationship and connection that Jesus has with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Filled Life Part Three

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 8, 2010
     | 2,727 views

    This sermon examines the fruit of faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

    THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART III GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION By now we know that physical and spiritual fruit is very important to our well-being. Doctors are discovering more and more that fruit should be part of our diet if the diet is to be a healthy one. The Food Guide Pyramid bears out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment Is A Tough Measuring Stick Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2017
     | 6,472 views

    Discernment, Love, Others, Self-Examination

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Judgment Is a Tough Measuring Stick Matthew 7:1-6 (p. 679) April 23, 2017 Introduction: When Jesus says, “Do not judge or you too will be judged,” it’s important to understand what He meant. Look at the context of where this takes place. Jesus is saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015
     | 3,949 views

    God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

    A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Underestimating Small Acts Of Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    Do not wait until you think an act of kindness is significant before serving someone.

    Underestimating Small Acts of Love: Zech 4:10 Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel”(Zech. 4:10). Introduction: Occasionally, we all wonder if our efforts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,518 views

    2 Corinthians 1:1-7

    SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Was It Really For Me Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,669 views

    Is Jesus first in your life? Is it all about you, or all about Him? Have you lost your first love, been living for you, turned your back to Him? God looks at all of our lives, and He asks, “Is it really for me??”

    Was It Really For Me? August 31, 2008 Zech 7 Intro: One of the really healthy, but challenging, things about preaching through a book of the Bible is that I don’t get to just preach the words of encouragement and promise that make us feel good. Preaching right through a book forces us to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Works

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,379 views

    Do your works, deeds, actions or words reflect Christ? Can someone attribute to you the things that you do are Christ-like? Or are you doing them for your own advantage?

    Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” As I stand here to deliver this message I pray that God will use me for His ambition. Nothing is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Lee avatar

    Called…appointed And Changed By The Master” Mark 3:13-19

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
     | 16,343 views

    Jesus calls those whose hearts are ripe for melted and molded. He calls, He appoints, He empowers them and He changes them.

    Jesus calls those whose hearts are ripe for melted and molded. He calls, He appoints, He empowers them and He changes them. Look at verse 13... Now I think we need to understand that the disciples were Plain, ordinary men…called by Jesus. I really want you to see three things about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist