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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 22, 2008
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     | 4,867 views

    THE GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE. WHY?

    GIFT OF LOVE INTRO: THE GREATEST GIFT 1: THE BIBLE’S DESCRIPTION OF LOVE A) THE GREATEST GIFT B) PAUL DEDICATED A WHOLE CHAPTER TO LOVE C) ROMANS 12:9-12 SAYS LET LOVE BE GENUINE, KINDLY AFFECTIONED WITH BROTHERLY LOVE POINT: LOVE IS WORD PEOPLE OFTEN USE BUT THEY NEVER REALLY UNDERSTAND. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Let's Talk About #3 - Sex And Dating! Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Is sex a good thing or a bad thing? And… how far is too far in a dating relationship? We are living in a sex-crazed society. However – what does the Bible have to say about sex?

    LET’S TALK ABOUT #3: SEX AND DATING INTRO TO TOPIC: Tonight… we’re going to talk about... sex! LET’S TALK ABOUT QUESTION: Is sex a good thing or a bad thing? And… how far is too far in a dating relationship? We are living in a sex-crazed society. However – what does the Bible have to say ...read more

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    Who Cares If You Go To Hell

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    Does anyone really care who dies and goes to hell?

    Luke 16:20-31 Emphasis on v 27 & 28 Intro: In this passage of scripture we read of a beggar and a rich man. Both die and awake in their eternal destination. The beggar in Abraham’s bosom and the rich man in hell. In verse 24 we find the rich man begging for just a taste of water . In verse 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hot Sync Your Marriage

    Contributed by Mike Fox on Aug 18, 2007
     | 2,396 views

    You really can make a difference in your marriage. Saved or unsaved, you need to learn some tools to keep your marriage!

    Hot-Sync Your Marriage! "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21 We used to have just PDA’s. Now, like most, we’ve updated to PDA Phones, mainly for business. But when we had our PDA’s, we had a feature called "Hot-Sync". ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Power Of God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by James Webster on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    This is a short devotion on the power of God to forgive ALL our sin.

    “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from ALL sin.” I JOHN 1:7 NKJV (emphasis mine) Is there a particular sin in your past that haunts you more than the others? Is there something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Just What Are You Doing?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,945 views

    How to act as Christians.

    JUST WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Paul s appeal to believers for unity in the church. Don’t compromise. Phil. 3; 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Almost But Not Quite

    Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,774 views

    Thinking of the words of that old hymn, "Almost persuaded".

    Text for sermon: Acts 24: 24 & 25 (KJV) Many times we have things to happen to us that shake us up inside, and inside out! Sometimes we get so shook up by a saddening event that we declare in our heart that we’ll do better from now on. Felix was one those that fully felt in his heart that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord Forever!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 26, 2014
     | 6,339 views

    Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith?

    Trust in the Lord forever! Isaiah 26:4”Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith? When I walked into an Officer’s room with my big file with all relevant documents for the running of our Abide ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reflection On Disaster. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    A breif reflection on what has been and the plans that God has for us.

    I walked back from dropping my car off this morning at the garage for its ‘warrant of fitness’ and reflected as I walked, on the damage that was all around me from the earthquake that had twisted our city just over three months ago, I also reflected on the day which is clear and bright, a sky with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Visionary View: Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,428 views

    We dive into the depths of faith as we explore the powerful message found in Hebrews 12:2. Fixing our eyes on Jesus is not a one-time act but a lifelong journey.

    "Visionary View: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus" We dive into the depths of faith as we explore the powerful message found in Hebrews 12:2. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT): "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live In Preparation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series "Live Well".

    Series: Live Well [#10] LIVE IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 Introduction: As we finish our study in 1 Peter, we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017
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     | 8,378 views

    When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

    Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discipleship - Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 369,936 views

    We are commanded by God to "make" disciples. This message can aid in the developing of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

    DISCIPLESHIP Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 7-6-2017 ACTS 2:41-47 Matthew 28:19-20 states: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ampliatus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,336 views

    Ampliatus (Amplias in the King James Version) was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8)

    tom lowe 1/6/2022 Ampliatus (Roman Christian) Ampliatus (Amplias in the King James Version) was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8) He is considered one of the Seventy Disciples by the Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Mission Of God's Church?

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,841 views

    In this message, Dr. Vorce endeavors to help us realign our focus on the general mission of God's Church.

    Matthew 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION In pulpits all over this nation today, there will be messages delivered in the name of the Gospel that will focus on anything and everything but “The Gospel.” • Social Justice is not the Gospel • Political Debate is not the Gospel • Humanities Opinions are not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God