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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Sin Takes Root Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 29, 2024
     | 635 views

    And the sin weed sprouts a few more leaves...

    August 31, 2024 Last week we were introduced to the Villain. He planted the seeds of distrust and rebellion through the power of an idea – God cannot be trusted. The central question in the rest of the story will be, “Who is telling the truth – God or the Villain? One thing is certain, sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Take Me To The River

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 23, 2025
     | 623 views

    The message is telling us the story of Naaman and what the river gave him.

    Take Me to the River 2 Kings 5:1-14 1. Water in the summer time is simply fun isn’t it? • Kayaking, boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, parasailing • Water is also necessary for survival water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, regulates body temperature, aids digestion, and helps remove ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025
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     | 304 views

    Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

    TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Culting Of America Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

    The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Off The Couch

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    When Jesus heals the man infirmed with palsy, he gives him the command to "Arise... take up thy couch, and go home." The healing was in the body. The couch was about the mind. This is a message about partner with God in the healing.

    GET OFF THE COUCH Luke 5:22-25 Sunday Morning, April 3, 2005 Luke 5:22-25 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24 But that ye may know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Jesus

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus. Living in him, we must forgive others and take up our cross daily. Communion Sunday

    1.04.2009 Sermon Give us our Daily Bread By William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus You are what you eat Born in a feeding trough, Jesus is our daily bread. We are to consume and live as Jesus did. It is a daily choice. Take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,232 views

    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 757 views

    Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 47 – Restoration Of The Displaced People – Had God Forgotten Them Forever? Lamentations 5:20-22 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025
     | 176 views

    Jeremiah takes up the plight of these people he was among. He asks if God had forgotten them. Then we look at the prayer for restoration and what it means. That is followed by a look at David’s restoration from Psalm 51.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 47 – RESTORATION OF THE DISPLACED PEOPLE – HAD GOD FORGOTTEN THEM FOREVER? Lamentations 5:20-22 This is the second last message in Lamentations. I believe these last three verses to be Jeremiah speaking to God in regard to the people. The prophet was wondering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Matter Of Your Sin Nature – Real Or Imagined? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025
     | 306 views

    We take up the matter of the sin nature to combat an error. How do the righteousness and justice and forgiveness of God interact? Do I actually have a sinful nature causing me to sin, or is the world responsible for sinfulness?

    THE MATTER OF YOUR SIN NATURE – REAL OR IMAGINED? [A]. PART 1. THE REASON BEHIND THIS A Christian wrote to me from the United States with a biblical question because she was confused with a posting by someone on Facebook. This is what she explained, [[“He said that Jesus' death on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Anothers #7: "Edify One Another” Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 16, 2022
     | 7,140 views

    Paul teaches us to do and say everything to edify. What does this mean for us practically? This sermon looks at how believers can build up one another.

    One Anothers #7: “Edify One Another” The One Anothers: The Church's "Body Builders" Chuck Sligh July 17, 2022 TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.” INTRODUCTION Opening Illus. – One of the most inspiring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Don't Take God's Grace For Granted Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 51,176 views

    God chose, blessed and empowered Samson, but he squandered the grace of God for most part of his life. he lived an unhappy, messed up life. Don't take the grace of God for granted.

    Judges 13:1-14 - Don’t Take God’s Grace for Granted 30 Aug 2015 It’s easy for us to take things for granted, and take people for granted, when they are there for us all the time. We fail to appreciate them when they are with us. Sadly most people tend to realise the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2018
     | 4,049 views

    Paul had just finished mentioning the hardships and sufferings that he had faced in the service of God. It takes great faith to stay steady under such continual sufferings and still boldly preach the Christian gospel. He has such a steady faith.

    May 20, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.a: Hope of the Resurrection. (4:13-15) 2nd Corinthians 4:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Lose Your Life To Save It Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018
     | 9,841 views

    Perhaps Jesus' most challenging saying of all is that to save your lives we must be willing to lose it for His sake and the Gospels. We explore what this really means practically, and whether Jesus meant for it to be literally true.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Lose Your Life to Save It Mark 8:31-39 We continue in our summer series on the paradoxical sayings of Jesus. Jesus said a number of things which violate common sense, and seem to be impossible with regard to all the realities we face in this world, and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017
     | 7,354 views

    We are called to be built up in the faith

    This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God