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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Thanksgiving "Tudes" Gratitude, Attitude And Aptitude

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 11,786 views

    Understanding what God says about being THANKFUL: Genuine Gratitude

    Weekend Message/Devotion November 18, 2018 Thanksgiving “Tudes” GratitiTUDE – AttiTUDE - AptiTUDE I want us to view THANKSGIVING in a very personal and individual way. Families and friends will gather this week around a festive meal or gathering and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be A Show Off

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018
     | 6,830 views

    This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

    (a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cana And Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018
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     | 4,686 views

    Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

    Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Therefore, Bear Fruits Worthy Of Repentance"

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 16, 2018
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     | 3,824 views

    understanding what repentance really is

    Weekend Message/Devotion Matthew 3:8 September 16, 2018 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance How often do we pray for forgiveness and repentance? It is within our daily prayers at the Gunter house. In Matthew’s account of John the Baptist in Chapter 3, we come across a very interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Suffering To Glory

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017
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    We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

    Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

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    Counting The Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 6, 2016
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     | 9,632 views

    This message looks at the challenge of following Jesus. It considers the nature of discipleship and how it is inseparable from being a Christian.

    Counting the Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35 Introduction We live in an era where Christianity has been simplified to a form of ‘easy believism’. There is the option of having Jesus as your Saviour without Him being your Lord. But this was not what Jesus taught. The call to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is At Work In You

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 12, 2015
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     | 5,337 views

    There have been many times throughout Christian history when the church was up against societies that like ours grew indifferent and even indignant and insolent toward the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Dear Saints we are living at a time when being a Christian is becoming more and more of a challenge. It is more and more obvious that our values are in direct conflict with the values of our world. Christians are beginning to be more and more marginalized by the mainstream of our North American ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cry For Justice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,308 views

    Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream is the Lord's cry through the prophet Amos. God desires that everyone experience the abundance of God's creation and the fullness of God's kingdom.

    Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24. “The Cry for Justice” INTRODUCTION What makes a good worship service? We all have our opinions. Some would say that great worship is when we sing familiar hymns and the worship band rocks. Others would argue that they need a sermon that they can understand and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bearing The Marks Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
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    Bearing the marks of Jesus is not just about suffering for His name but also about living a life that reflects His nature. It is a call to love, holiness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the gospel.

    BEARING THE MARKS OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:17 – “From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:17, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 2:21 INTRODUCTION To bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imitating Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
     | 659 views

    The highest calling of every believer is to imitate Christ. The Christian life is not just about believing in Jesus but becoming like Him in character, attitude, and actions.

    IMITATING CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6 INTRODUCTION The highest calling of every believer is to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Of Giving-Laws Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,699 views

    The giving laws in the Old Testament contain principles which are still valid for the Christian. Let's take a look at ancient godly principles which we can learn from today.

    Giving was assessed and mandated in ancient Israel. Giving of firstfruits (Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 19:23-25), corners of fields for the poor (Leviticus 19:9), and leftover olives and grapes for the poor (Deuteronomy 24:20-21). All this helps us as Christians understand an important principle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Judge Of All The Earth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 16, 2025
     | 127 views

    Jesus, as the Judge of all the earth, ensures that every act, motive, and word is brought into righteous judgment, highlighting His fairness, holiness, and authority.

    JESUS THE JUDGE OF ALL THE EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 17:31 Key Verse: “Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing The 'red Sea Moments' For Deliverance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025
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    The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — it was the crossing of deliverance. It was the line between bondage and freedom, between slavery and salvation, between despair and destiny.

    When Moses and the Israelites stood before the Red Sea, they were trapped between two impossibilities — an angry army behind them and a vast sea before them. Yet in that moment of desperation, God made a way where there was no way. The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Opportunity To Testify

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2025
     | 225 views

    We are to live out our faith and testimony despite persecution, rejection, hatefulness and all the world's troubles.

    POPE JOHN XXIII, ONCE SAID, “EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST BE CONVINCED OF HIS FUNDAMENTAL AND VITAL DUTY OF BEARING WITNESS TO THE TRUTH IN WHICH HE BELIEVES AND THE GRACE THAT HAS TRANSFORMED HIM.” WE MUST BE A LIVING WITNESS FOR JESUS. THE EVER-GROWING DARKNESS OF THE WORLD TESTIFIES TO ITS NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Mind Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,383 views

    Understand and emulate the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, recognizing the power of His exalted name, and cultivating His mindset in our relationships and actions.

    Good morning, church family! We're diving deep into God's Word today, straight into Philippians 2:5-11. We're going to be exploring the mind of Christ, the humility of obedience, and the exalting of Jesus' name. A.W. Tozer once said, "The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his ...read more

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