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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Imitators Not Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 14, 2020
     | 4,920 views

    Paul wanted to ensure the Thessalonians imitated the example he had lived before them, and most importantly, the example of Christ. Rather than pretending to emulate their faith, they were to actively live out their faith.

    Imitators not Pretenders 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-13 As I studied this passage I was reminded of the need for sincerity and genuineness among the church. We live in a day plagued with hypocrisy. One of the most offered arguments against attending church in our generation is the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Witness Protection Program

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    A outline of the guarding of our souls by Christ, and a view from the FBI witness protection program (web site)

    Witness Protection Program 1 Peter 1:1-5 Introduction: Witness protection is the process in which witness are protected against intimidation before there testimony or criminal retaliation. The U.S. Federal Government both relocates and gives new identities to witnesses who risk there lives giving a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

    Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is Great Faith?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 29,332 views

    PENTECOST 2(C) - Believers discover that great faith is not self-centered but Christ-centered and humbly trusts in God.

    WHAT IS GREAT FAITH? Luke 7:1-10 - June 22, 2003 LUKE 7:1-10 71When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Living A Life Others Look To” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2019
     | 8,565 views

    As one who is seeking to live on purpose for God, I should be concerned that my life draws others to Christ.

    As a follower of Christ, who desires to live on purpose, I want to yield daily to the Holy Spirit, so I might prayerfully look to God’s Word to apply God’s wisdom and walk in God’s will. As one living on purpose for God, I’m concerned about things that concern God, which means I’m concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 631 views

    This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

    Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

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    The Vicarious Death Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 2, 2025
     | 34 views

    If you are like me, there so many things that we do not see that we would like to see. For example…

    Illus: On one of the GUNSMOKE episode Matt Dillon is in a serious gun fight in one of the episodes. Matt draws his pistol out of his holster to shoot the bad fellow with one hand and his other arm was slightly behind his back which was unusual for him. Since this was unusual for him someone asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith On Fire

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,903 views

    having faith requires a personal relationship with God through devotions and worship, following the life of Christ and practicing using your faith

    I tell you the truth if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20-21 Do you have faith as small as a mustard seed? I do not see any mountains around here for if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith - Puppies

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,183 views

    Let us want really Christ in our lives, are us ready with his absence, silence to be to save and test in our decisions?

    La Foi - Les petits chiens Lecture : Matthieu 15/21-28 et part. AIl répondit: Il n’est pas bien de prendre le pain des enfants, et de le jeter aux petits chiens. Oui, Seigneur, dit-elle, mais les petits chiens mangent les miettes qui tombent de la table de leurs maîtres.@ v.26-27. I JESUS PARTIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Service Contract—2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    A description of the willful commitment entered into by God’s people to serve their God exclusively. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

    SERVICE CONTRACT-II—Joshua 24:14-28 A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside committal service at a small country cemetery in the country. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because sadly, the deceased had no family or friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Survivor

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    This message illustrate how we can survive any situation that comes our way.

    Text: “So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive” (Genesis 7:23). We often hear the word “survivor” used. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    The early church was on fire for God, but it did have its share of problems and opposition. It was how they handled those problems that made them attractive to a lost and dying world.

    A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around First Church of Jerusalem! Pentecost came in a blaze of glory. Healings occurred around the city. There were lessons on hypocrisy. The wave of power was building within the Church to a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Badge Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2013
     | 4,306 views

    Jesus washes the disciples feet - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). What Jesus knew (vs 1-3) • Jesus knew about Gods timing (vs 1) • Jesus knew the truth about Judas (vs 2) • Jesus knew he had been given Him all things (vs 3) (B). What Jesus did (vs 4-5). • Humility acts unannounced (vs 4-5). • Humility acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Manual For The Mindset Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 28, 2022
     | 2,775 views

    This section of Philippians is the “manual” - the ultimate example of the character of God, which God wants to reproduce in His people. And that ultimate example is Jesus.

    The Manual for the Mindset   Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction Tom Johnson’s job is writing technical manuals and though it is an exhaustive process that takes a lot of time, his comment about his own work is: “I don't expect anyone will ever read it.” How many of us have a drawer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ