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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023
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    There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

    (1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
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    Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

    Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

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    Jesus-One Of Us

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Exploring the humanity of Jesus. The problem in our lives is Sin, the prognosis to the problem is dependent upon our response, the presription is Jesus Christ the only one capable of healing us because he was One of Us.

    Jesus–One of Us Hebrews 2:5–18 INTRODUCTION I. We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. A. Car trouble–mechanic B. Health problems–doctor C. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even seen a car? D. Would you go to someone concerning your health ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Show Us The Father

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Jesus said if we had seen Him we had seen the Father. So what did he show us? What is the Father like?

    21, August 2005 Dakota Community Church Show Us the Father Introduction: It is possible to know a lot about somebody without actually knowing them! I have read Don Cherry’s autobiography, I know a lot about him though we have never met. Kathy has been researching U2 - we are not friends with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Craving Evil And The Lottery

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002
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    Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

    Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Great God Is Good

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    A message about the goodness of God.

    23, June 2002 Dakota Community Church God is Great God is Good Introduction: It is possible to know a lot about somebody without actually knowing them! I have read Don Cherry’s autobiography. Kathy has been researching U2. Information is not the same as intimacy. When info is all we have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Lessons Learned From Luke's Account Of The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,783 views

    Lessons I learned about temptation and how to react to temptation based on Jesus Christ’s experience with temptation as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

    Lessons learned from Luke’s Account of the Temptation of Jesus Christ A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Temptations Head-On

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010
     | 5,515 views

    Drawing the opening verses of this passge, we are reminded that through the power of God's Holy Spirit, we can face our temptations head-on, rahter than avoid them which is our first inclination.

    Facing Temptations Head-On Luke 4:1-13 & Romans 10:8-13 (Lent 1C) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church Well, here we are again – the first Sunday of Lent. The day when the mood and emotions of worship seem to take a downhill slide – the hymns become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
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    The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

    CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,258 views

    God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people. God shows His faithfulness in many practical ways in our lives. He will come through for you always. We want to change to be like Him. We are to be faithful, as He is faithful.

    God does not change, not even for a moment. He can be trusted completely because He is faithful. • In the midst of all these news about infidelity, adultery and scandals, God is reminding us today that He is faithful, and we are called to be faithful. • God is constant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    1st Impressions Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
     | 3,661 views

    After introducing us to John the Baptist, Mark then moves quickly into presenting Jesus as the Servant on the Move! We see in these verses 3 snapshots of Jesus’ life up until the time that he began His public ministry in Galilee.

    The Gospel of Mark #2 – “1st Impressions of the Servant” Mark 1:2-15 Intro – 1. They say, “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!” 2. ILL – A convenience store manager in Allston, MA related the following story. “I’m in the store ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    High Seas 1 - Jonah Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,291 views

    Jesus told us that we should build our lives on a solid foundation of rock by digging deep, getting to know His Word and putting that knowledge into practice. Included in this instruction is an ominous warning revealing its importance - eventually our con

    Dakota Community Church July 3, 2011 Summer on the High Seas 1 - Jonah Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Foundational Truth 1 (Wk.2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008
     | 3,845 views

    A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "repentance from dead works" and "faith in God".

    Dakota Community Church October 19, 2008 Foundational Truth 1 (Week 2) Introduction & Review: While evangelicals are over 50% more likely to give "ideal" answers to the questions about what churchgoers believe on 12 historical doctrines, one out of three of their responses differ from what ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,031 views

    A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

    Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Thomas Hensley on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 173 ratings
     | 7,242 views

    Handling temptation

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO When Facing Temptation? In the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady, one of the characters sings a memorable song. The Lord above made liquor for temptation, To see if man could turn away from sin, The Lord above made liquor for temptation, BUT, with a little bit of luck, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ