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  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    What Is Your Passion

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
     | 3,465 views

    How passionate are we about our relationship with Jesus Christ? How passionate should we be? What does the Bible say?

    Philippians 3:8-14 “What is Your Passion?” • We are all passionate about something; football, cooking, politics, our children. • We have something in common that we should all be passionate about, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. The Origin of Our Passion (8-9) A. Vs. 8 Starts with putting aside our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    I Must What? Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    What we must do to be saved has been the subject of debate, what does Jesus say?

    I Must WHAT??? John 3:1-16 This is part one of a series on the subject of being Born Again. John Chapter 3 introduces a man named Nicodemus and highlights an interview between Jesus and Nicodemus. This is much like a private Bible study where one is actually freed to ask any question of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    What Is A Living Sacrifice?

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 24, 2014
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     | 10,226 views

    The word “sacrifice” in our text presents a problem to the minds of many devout Christians. They look upon a sacrifice as something that is painful, difficult, and unpleasant.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Are You Growing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 4, 2016
     | 3,247 views

    For Mother's Day we need to consider WHAT ARE WE GROWING? We look at John Chapman, JOHNNY APPLESEED... Good growth is planned...

    WHAT ARE YOU GROWING? GUIDED GROWTH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6 (KJV) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NLT) Remember this—a farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Bound And Loosed

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,244 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 23

    September 10, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 What Is Bound and Loosed Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This morning we hear something Jesus said that’s hard to understand at first ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Your Calling?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 14, 2022
     | 2,111 views

    The world places value on significance and achievements that are temporary. But GOD calls us to a higher standard that is Spiritual and Eternal.

    2022.11.13 SUNDAY SERMON NOTES: What is Our/Your Calling? William Akehurst, HSWC A former pastor of mine was quoted to say that one of the greatest callings on an individual's life, is being called as a “servant of GOD”. Another pastor friend added that the greatest thing is to be called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Important To You?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 3, 2026
     | 32 views

    Is God the most important idea in your life?

    What is Important to You? Luke 16-14-18 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were ridiculing Him. 15 And He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of people, but God knows your hearts; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What Muslims Believe Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    This is the second in a post 911 series designed to help listeners understand the beliefs and motives behind the Twin Towers attacts.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What In Hell Happened

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,205 views

    When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

    “What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • James May avatar

    What's On Your Mind

    Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    A message for the youth of our day concerning the power of violent video games to control their mind and heart.

    WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Youth Rally – February 4, 2005 By Pastor Jim May I’m going to speak about a very popular subject today, and in so doing, I know that I may well make myself one of the most unpopular people in the church with our youth. The subject matter is on the mind of every youth in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    This message answers the question: Why is baptism important?

    SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT BAPTISM?” OPEN: A. Last week, we started a series called, “Important Questions” 1. We started with the most important question of all: “How Do I Become a Christian?” 2. This week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    So, What Now?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,308 views

    This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

    “SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    What Is Your Calling?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,989 views

    Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

    WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,364 views

    Reviewing, renewing and resting in your calling

    WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    What Is Essential For Redemption?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 21, 2013
     | 3,836 views

    Discovery of the redemptive power, of Christ Jesus.

    What Is Essential For Redemption? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/21/2013) “...Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem?...” (Isaiah 50:2, King James Version [Exhortation to trust in Christ]). “...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends