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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Beautiful Brides And Ugly Wives

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    A look at our task of making the Church an attractive bride for Christ

    It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guest were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. They both had family there as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 19, 2024
     | 2,550 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    “The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Matthew 6:6 NKJV 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Introduction: We are in the third message of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,065 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

    Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committed, But Committed To What?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,794 views

    When it comes to liviing a life of worth and significance the primary question for each of us inn't am I committed? It is what am I committed to?

    Introduction: When it comes to living a life of worth and significance the primary question for each of us isn't, "Am I committed?" It's, "What am I committed to?" I have noticed lately that there are many people in the Church body no less who are solely committed to their own welfare. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,094 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers declaring the church should be a place where "everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord."

    This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn if you will to James chapter 2. We worked our way through James chapter 1. As we continue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Everlasting Fountain Of Youth

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 6, 2020
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     | 3,584 views

    The real fountain of youth is the living Word and water, which comes from our Savior Jesus Christ. And through its waters, we reap the benefits of our sufferings and sacrifices for the Lord. We will be free of all pains, age, and corruption when we enter into the kingdom of God.

    Our Everlasting Fountain of Youth Romans 8:18-25 The fountain of youth has been told in stories since medieval times. The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Many have gone on conquests to find this mythical spring of water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Be Beloved

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 12, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    A sermon on 1 Timothy 2:9-15 about women in the church. Preached for Mother’s Day

    Sermon for 5/9/2004 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Mother’s Day Introduction: Mother’s Day. Matthew Henry was commenting on Genesis 2:21-23- The woman was not made out of the man’s head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him and near his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Jesus' Power

    Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,344 views

    How Jesus, as a man, found strength, guidance and grace as a direct result of His constant prayer life.

    INTRODUCTION 1940’s - The Manhattan Project § SECRET project; precious few who knew about it § To personnel at the assembly plant of the secret project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, it was known as Project "S-Y." § To the Joint Chiefs, it was known as "S-1" § To the head of the Department of War, "X" § ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,187 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call, cost, and benefits of following Jesus, emphasizing the transformation that occurs in our lives when we choose to follow Him wholeheartedly and respond to the world's need for the knowledge and presence of God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we gather together to explore a pivotal moment in the lives of Jesus' disciples as they were called to follow Him. We will be diving into Matthew 9, examining The Call to Follow Jesus, The Cost of Following Jesus, and The Benefits of Following Jesus. This portion ...read more

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    El Shaddai: The God Who Is More Than Enough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,898 views

    God's not only Elohim (Creator) and Jehovah (God of Covenant Promises), He's also El Shaddai, the God whose power will violate nature/ His creation to fulfill those promises. That's how God revealed Himself to Abram.

    EL SHADDAI: THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH Gen. 17:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear God: "Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much." Debbie, 7. 2. Dear God: "Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know." Jimmy, 6. 3. Dear God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Was Wrong!

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    This is a resurrection Sunday message looking at how the world views Jesus’ death.

    (Started the Service with the first three verses of “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”. Did it very reflective, had the scripture read Luke 23:44-49 then preached the message. After the sermon went into high power resurrection songs, ie My Redeemer lives. I was afraid I’d drop dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Should You Change? 1 Corinthians 7:17 - 40 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,707 views

    When we experience new life in Jesus Christ we might think a change in our external appearance, position, or circumstances will make us more useful to the Master. But you might just miss out on one of the greatest opportunities available to you.

    Last time we talked about how some in Corinth, especially women who were just experiencing new freedoms in the body of Christ, thought it best to divorce their pagan husbands, or remain celibate in marriage in order to be better Christians. In the context of an overly-sexualized society, and of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Built To Last

    Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Dec 10, 2019
     | 18,233 views

    It does not matter if you are talking about the foundation of a physical building or the foundation upon which you have built your life, the principle is the same. The material upon which you lay your foundation will determine the strength of the structure that is built upon it.

    Built to Last Matthew 7:25 “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.” On October 10, 2018, a category 4 hurricane named Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach Florida. Hurricane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tale Of Two Sons Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
     | 2,545 views

    Message 9 in our Galatians series

    Chico Alliance Church “Childbirth, a tale of two sons, falling from Grace” Review True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance