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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Who Is Your Master

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2016
     | 13,336 views

    What does it take to be a servant of God?

    July 31, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Romans 6:16-18 Subject: Being a Servant of God Title: Who is Your Master? Last week we began a series on Servanthood. In our culture today the concept of being a servant is really looked down upon. For one thing, the word “servant” is interpreted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Prison Of God's Promotion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020
     | 6,026 views

    Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

    “Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long Live The King!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 6, 2015
     | 6,455 views

    Shouldn’t we as Christians also be willing to pay the price, especially when we are called by Christ to fight for the truth? After all, he is the final authority and power in the universe. Christ is King

    Today we mark the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. Next Sunday marks the start of Advent and Year C in the three year cycle of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is a day when we remember that Jesus is the king of our lives. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    This sermon introduces a series of sermons in 1 Peter, by talking about the author, date, recipients, etc. of 1 Peter.

    1 Peter Introduction Title: This letter has always been identified with the Apostle Peter (1:1) and is considered the first inspired letter he wrote. 1 Peter 5:12 indicates that Peter used Silvanus (Silas) as a secretary/amanuensis. Peter dictated and Silas wrote. Author: 1:1, claims to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Obedience To God Above Man Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 247 views

    Obedience to God is the ultimate proof of love, faith, and loyalty to Him, even when it conflicts with human authority or opinion.

    OBEDIENCE TO GOD ABOVE MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:29 Key Verse: “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) Supporting Texts: Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Acts 4:19-20, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Whom Shall We Go?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2022
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    When Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life, His analogies troubled a lot of His hearers who found His teaching hard to understand (John 6:51-65) and ended up walking away from Him. In asking the disciples if they wanted to go away, Peter's response was the model of faith and assurance (vv.67-69).

    Jesus' teachings either inspired or infuriated those who heard Him. They continue to have the same effect on anyone who read His words as recorded in the Scriptures today and decides whether to surrender their lives to Him or reject His mercy and reap the eternal consequences. When He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Physician Is Here

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,957 views

    “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.”

    THE GREAT PHYSICIAN IS HERE Luke 4:22-44 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge all, especially God’s people. to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did God Know About Hitler? Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    A Sermon about authority, and whether we should submit to heathen Governments. Excelent excamples out of Old Testament.

    Did God know about Hitler? Rom 13:1-7 Let’s continue in our series on Authority and move to Governmental Authorities. Introduction: I’m going to talk on the following today; The answer to the question I’ve posed to you “Did God know about Hitler?" Who is subject to authority? Where authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Kingdoms Collide: God Or Government? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,321 views

    A good ambassador doesn’t hide out at the embassy and study the U.S. Constitution; he goes out into his assigned country and meets with its citizens. He delivers the message from his boss.

    INTRODUCTION In our country we have hundreds of courts where thousands of lawyers are asking questions of witnesses. Most of them are pretty sharp characters. But in every one of these courts, there is a court reporter taking down everything being said. Because of that we have a record of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ As The Perfect Role Model For Youth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 86,039 views

    Learning how to fix our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith. (Heb. 12:1,2)

    Christ as the Ideal Model for Youth (Heb. 12:1-3) Young people are bombarded with a continuous stream of morally degrading images in our television age. Only 12% of young people are attending church on a regular basis. There is a crisis going on in our youth’s spiritual development in America and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    If You Want More Faith...

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,168 views

    If you want more faith: 1. Accept the Lord's authority (vs. 1-2). 2. Learn about God's love (vs. 1-2). 3. Notice your need (vs. 3-5). 4. Go to God for the help you need (vs. 5). 5. Remember that faith can move in miraculous ways (vs. 6).

    If You Want More Faith... Luke 17:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 27, 2014 *Way back when our oldest daughter, Becky, was in the sixth grade, we went to the grocery store. And the Nestle people were there that day putting on a contest. The question was to name their TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Jesus Tasted Death For Us Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,277 views

    Part of what heaven will be like for us will be a restoration of authority over God's creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

    INTRODUCTION The Book of Hebrews is all about Jesus. From chapter one all the way through chapter thirteen there is a radical focus on Jesus. Hebrews is a study of Jesusology. I just made that word up. I think we should all strive to major in Jesusology. The theme of the book is “Eyes on Jesus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Who's Your Boss Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010
     | 6,236 views

    As servants of Almighty God, we have the authority and awesome privilege of sharing God's message of love with all people.

    WHO'S YOUR BOSS? GALATIANS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION The boss is an interesting individual. Some people like their boss and some do not. Some work harder when the boss is around than when he or she is absent. Many bosses are very difficult to work for while others are very laid back. The boss might be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Possessions And Stealing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    The eighth commandment gives us a simple rule to keep us tuned in to God's authority over our possessions.

    (From: shopliftingprevention.org) • More than $13 billion worth of goods are stolen from retailers each year. That's more than $35 million per day. • There are approximately 27 million shoplifters (or 1 in 11 people) in our nation today. More than 10 million people have been caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,536 views

    What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

    PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible