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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Integrity Is Humilty Before God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 19, 2006
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    We must humble ourselves before God or He will humble us before the world.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 10, 2006 Date Preached: September 17, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity is Humility before God Sermon Text: Daniel 4:1-37 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2013
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    In this lesson we learn that because of seven exhortations given by Jesus, Christians must not be judgmental.

    Scripture Jesus opened his “Sermon on the Plain” with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and a warning to those who have not yet entered the kingdom of God. Then Jesus described how his disciples are to live as citizens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 1 - Growing For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2007
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     | 6,357 views

    We must be growing for God’s glory! How can we do it?

    Growing for God’s Glory Isaiah 61:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2007 *Today is the first big day in our Giving to Grow Campaign for our new Children’s Building. In Isaiah 61:3, we see that the ultimate purpose for growing as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Proclaim The Name Of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025
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    Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus!

    Go! And Proclaim the Name of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Introduction: The Power of a Name Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Secrets To A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Jul 26, 2007
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    If we truly want to experience victory in our life we must follow Jesus example...

    Keys to a victorious life. Matt. 26:36-44 As we find Jesus approaching Gethsemane, (getting close to the time when he was going to be slander) we learn of some basics key factors that will help us to keep focus on the goal to obtain the victory, just as he did. I. (v.36) We cannot fight alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay Focused In Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 24, 2005
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     | 45,611 views

    To stay focused in life and do the work God has entrusted us, we must constantly pose the questions of purpose and priority. We must do what is needful, and make time for God in solitude.

    Mark 1:35-39 How to STAY FOCUSED in Life What prevents us from living our life to the fullest? Distractions. 1. We lost sense of our purpose in what we are doing - gotten into a rut and not fully aware of what we are really trying to achieve. 2. We lost touch with our priorities - not clear what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 20, 2006
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    Jesus said we must eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. We want to get the life of Jesus in us so we must eat divine food.

    “You Are What You Eat.” John 6:56-69 Jesus has just fed 5,000 people and then tried to get away a while for a little rest to kick back with his closest friends and regroup, but the crowds kept following him. He knows they just want another free meal. If we look back in verse 26 in chapter 6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Foretells His Death And Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 10,188 views

    Part 12:The Great Commission - ...I must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and I must be killed and on the third day be raised to life...

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Jesus Foretells His death Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 30th 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” March 30th – Grace Steadman April 6th – Lori Ulman April ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Dynamics That Effect Christian Service-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2012
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    1 of 2. Paul warned Timothy of the dynamics required to fulfill his charge. Believers must be aware of the dynamics surrounding the fulfillment of their Christian service. What are some of these dynamics? Christian service must embrace...

    DYNAMICS That EFFECT CHRISTIAN SERVICE—I Attention: Our Okefenokee Canoe trip in early 1980’s/We were members of the Sierra Club/Had a great bunch of friends/We learned to explore the area by canoe(our favorite way)/Just me & wife took a 3-day canoe trip to thru Okefenokee Swamp/Got all equipment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamics That Effect Christian Service-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2012
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    3 of 3. Paul warned Timothy of the dynamics required to fulfill his charge. Believers must be aware of the dynamics surrounding the fulfillment of their Christian service. What are some of these dynamics? Christian service must embrace...

    DYNAMICS That EFFECT CHRISTIAN SERVICE-III—1Timothy 1:18-20 Attention: Jan. 13, 2012—Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Italian cruise ship Concordia, fled his sinking cruise liner before all the passengers were off. His negligence led to the deaths of 32 of the 4200 passengers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Real Religion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
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    Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

    JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Choose To Stand

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. WE MUST CHOOSE TO STAND FOR THE LORD IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD, AND IN A WORLD WHERE MANY CHURCHES ARE WALKING AWAY FROM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE WORD.

    I CHOOSE TO STAND MATTHEW 26:24-35; 69-75 THE LAST CHOICE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IN THIS SERIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NEXT TO ACCEPTING CHRIST. THE CALL MUST GO FORTH FROM CHURCHES TO BOLDLY PROCLAIM AND LIVE OUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TODAY WE ARE CALLED AS JOSHUA DID, TO STAND FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018
     | 9,223 views

    The Lord must be the potter and we must be the clay. God loves yard sales because He finds great joy in taking something someone has tossed and making it something of great value to Him.

    Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:6-4:18 Introduction- Good morning …Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers. If Staff has not told you yet, we have a gift for all the men here and you can get it on your way out of the sanctuary. Today, usually the conversation centers around Fathers, the difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
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     | 3,993 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Go With You Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022
     | 2,426 views

    We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

    In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist