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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Get The Heart Right

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2025
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    Jeremiah tells Juda they need to get their heart right.

    Jeremiah 17:5-10 Get the heart Right 1. According to Jeremiah Judah has much sin in their Hearts • Their sins were “written with a pen of iron” 17:1 The method used to inscribe the most permanent of records • Their Hearts and all their works were sinful it had left permanent damage • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Second Coming Names Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 158 views

    His various names meet our different needs.

    “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants--things which must shortly take place . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Older We Get, The Less Do We Want Change

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2026
     | 86 views

    Are we in a culture that believes it doesn’t need the truth?

    Friday of the First Week Integral 2026 Recently a well-known preacher wrote an essay addressing a situation that sounds unreal: “There is less missionary work carried out by the Church in our time, which places responsibility on all of us to be witnesses to Christ in a culture that believes it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 6, 2024
     | 625 views

    We need to live in the light or we will die in the dark

    “Living in the Light” John 3:18-21 There was a news article: - published Friday (10/4/2024) - in the “USA TODAY” - about the devastation and chaos brought on by Hurricane Helene I am going to share parts of the article with you: ? Rescue crews across western North Carolina ? searched Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    We need to be thankful to our fathers for many things.

    Introduction: Today, we gather to express our gratitude to the Lord and honor our earthly fathers. Fatherhood is a complex and challenging role, but it is also a tremendous blessing. Let us reflect on some of the reasons why we should be thankful to our fathers. We must acknowledge and appreciate ...read more

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    How Rich Are We?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009
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     | 4,285 views

    A sermon to share with the congregation the need for serious and steady prayer concerning our church’s annual budget and the giving of the church.

    The internet is a wonderful source of information; although some is trivial, some useless, some is motivational, and some mind-numbing. Just for fun I went to a site called "Global Rich List." On this site there is a block where you insert your annual income, click on another button and it will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What A Healthy Church Looks Like

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
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     | 3,535 views

    What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior.

    1. What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior. 2. Our creeds will determine our conduct. • That’s why criminals break in and steal things… they don’t think they will get caught so they go for it anyway. • That’s why sin seems so attractive to folks, because they don’t believe it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 28, 2007
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     | 18,397 views

    Me, Myself and I need to get out of the way so the lost can see Jesus in us.

    Me, Myself and I 9-30-07 Last week the warning was about a danger that is within the Church even if not within this congregation. This week’s sermon is also a warning but it is a warning of a more intimate nature. This morning I want to sound the warning against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Growing In Godliness: A Blueprint For Spiritual Transformation (2 Peter 1:5-8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,032 views

    In 2 Peter 1:5-8. In this passage, the apostle Peter outlines a blueprint for spiritual growth and maturity, offering practical steps for believers to cultivate godly character. Let us delve into this scripture to discover how we can be transformed by truth and grow in our relationship with God.

    Growing in Godliness: A Blueprint for Spiritual Transformation Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative wisdom found in 2 Peter 1:5-8. These verses provide a blueprint for spiritual growth and maturity, guiding believers on the path to godliness. Let us explore each virtue listed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Your Boss

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,168 views

    to help our people understand that there is a difference between Your reigning in our lives and Your saving us from our sin. In conjunction to this, I want to impress upon the people that Your reign MUST be to the inner core of our being.

    INTRODUCTION Illustration. Last Tuesday at Bible Study, I had the most wonderful God-filled experience. As we were wrapping things up, Lorraine starts talking with the others about some of the things that were decided upon for the December 3rd Christmas outreach. And as she mentioned these ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience, Kindness

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,849 views

    We look at two fruit of the spirit: patience and kindness. We need patience! People are difficult. Other Christians can be difficult. Ministry takes time to bear fruit. And we need to show kindness. We may not realise what a fundamental quality it is for a Christian.

    RUCKSACK ILLUSTRATION, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE. Narrator: ‘Today, Sam, Gifty, Vanessa and Cyril are going camping. Vanessa and Cyril are very excited about it. Vanessa gets to work packing two rucksacks. She is very thoughtful; she doesn’t want Cyril’s rucksack to be too heavy for him. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Shall We Be One?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    Truth separates so we need a scorecard and denominations until we are Raptured.

    We sing the songs of Zion saying that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord and while we are marching we are not divided all one body we, but in practice we are not. We sing the ideals and walk in the stark reality. Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 4:4-6 the unity and oneness of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idads (Intentional Dads)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,117 views

    In this message we unpack 5 areas where dads need to be more intentional

    iDADS “Intentional Dads” 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/17321/ im-watching-you-dad Wow… I’ve watched that video a bunch of times this week, and I gotta tell you, it moved me every single time. It’s powerful, convicting, challenging… Sooo convicting, and sooo true I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Its Temporary Nature Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,013 views

    The Law was given to condemn the sinner in order that he might realize his need for the grace of God.

    October 30, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.B.1: Its Temporary Nature (3:19-25) Galatians 3.19-25 (KJV) 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Diversity Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

    We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal