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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    It's Time To Get Up Off Your Knees

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    Peter and Paul admonish new Christians as new born babies to get up off their knees and grow.

    “It’s Time to Get Off Your Knees” -Disciples are Christians on the Grow- I Peter 2:2-3 I Corinthians 3:1-9 The Apostles Peter and Paul give persuasive advice on Christian growth and maturity. Peter describes the process of spirituality in I Peter 2:2-3. Just as a newborn baby has an unending ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

    God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unstuck By Grace

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,297 views

    This sermon explores principles that can help us get "unstuck" in life from a little book by Travis L. Thomas titled "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!" alongside the text of Hebrews 10:1-18.

    Unstuck By Grace I. INTRODUCTION: Today is my birthday! I am 43 years old. I am a Gen-Xer. We were born at a transitional moment in history where technology began to boom just as we were born. In the home I grew up, at first we had a rotary phone. Then a pulse phone. We had a stereo system that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Plaintiff's Innocence Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,423 views

    Begin by introducing the Book of Job, its central theme of divine justice, and the significance of exploring Job's innocence in the face of suffering.

    The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Plaintiff's Innocence Introduction: Begin by introducing the Book of Job, its central theme of divine justice, and the significance of exploring Job's innocence in the face of suffering. Mention that today's focus is on the first chapter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    01 Joy In Partnership Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 937 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

    Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving The Uncertain

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,048 views

    I believe that if we look at this episode in the life of John the Baptist which centers on his uncertainty about Jesus Christ, we will discover how we can love those people in our lives who are also uncertain.

    LOVING THE UNCERTAIN LUKE 7:17-23 INTRODUCTION… “We Understand So Little” Book of Virtues pages 774-775 Once there were two young brothers who had spent all their lives in the city, and had never even seen a field or pasture. So one day they decided to take a trip into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Comes The Dreamer

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,937 views

    When Joseph’s brothers saw him they said "Here comes the dreamer" They meant it as a slur but it is a great compliment.

    Here Comes The Dreamer Rev. D.V. Guptill He was just a kid. A kid who had dreams A kid who was loved by his father and a kid who was loathed by his brothers. Perhaps you know of him? The clip we just saw was from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s referred to as “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat”. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Growing Down To Grow Up (Updated) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,818 views

    Sunday Morning Sermon on Discipleship about growing downward so that we can grow up and grow strong.

    Growing Down to Grow Up Isaiah 37:31 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vxYkGs8tQ   It was a real pleasure to host this year’s women’s retreat with Living Grace. It was entitled, “Rightly Rooted.” And when I heard this title, I remember years ago when pastoring Living Grace, which at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Vision For His Church Series

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,564 views

    Sermon to cast vision around the 5 fold purpose of the church. Rediscover your purpose!

    God’s Vision for His Church Intro: Write down what you think the purpose of the church is Doctors fix Bodies Mechanic fix cars What do churches fix?… Lives and souls God is asking us one question church… How’s Business??? We say Glen Elder Chrisitan Church his a place where God is seen.. Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Vine

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    Abiding in Christ is our vital connection to eternal life.

    The True Vine Jn. 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Intro: In the 15th chapter of the Gospel of John a drama is unfolding in the form of a parable told by Jesus. A drama is unfolding in this passage, and indeed, in our lives. As in many good plays, the primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church That Made Jesus Sick Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,835 views

    SEVENTH IN SERIES OF SEVEN SERMONS ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR, SPECIFICALLY THE CHURCH AT LAODECIA

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church That Made Jesus Sick (Seven Churches #7) Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Date: June 25, 2006 Intro. Today we reach the last of the seven churches in our series on the seven churches of Revelation. A couple of these churches have been good, but in reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: Gideon Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

    Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The End Of The World

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,378 views

    Lots of misinformation out there about the coming of Christ and the End of the World. But we have the truth right here from the mouth of our Savior and Coming King.

    Passage: Matthew 24:29-35 Intro: Now that I am getting older, I am receiving two pieces of mail consistently 1. invitations to join AARP 2. invitations for a free meal if I will listen to retirement investment advice. 3. change is coming, no more working means no more income. SS? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spirit Filled Living: A Husband’ S Love Ephesians 5:25-27 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 613 views

    Today we see that God calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church (5:25-27). My big idea is pretty simple, Christ’s love for his church is the pattern for a husband’s love for his wife.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in chapter five, where Paul discusses marriage. So far, we have looked at God’s vision for marriage to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we saw that God calls wives to respect and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 528 views

    Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

    PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God