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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Who Do You Say The Lord Is?

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 17, 2023
     | 1,407 views

    The Lord I serve is omnipotent (All-powerful) and omnipresent (Present everywhere), the Son of the living God. He is the living God! You read the Scriptures, who do you say the Lord is?

    This question is part of a conversation between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus wanted to know their thoughts on what the people were thinking. It was at a time when many people were still confused and wondering about who Jesus was and why He was there. Remember the people were looking for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bondservants Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,474 views

    We are all bondservants of Christ if we have yielded to His Lordship,

    Alba 6-25-2023 BONDSERVANTS OF CHRIST Ephesians 6:5-9 These days, if you go past most any business there is a sign that says, “Help Wanted”. It looks as if anyone wanted a job, there would be something available. But in one store window I read there was a sign that said, “No Help Wanted”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Touched

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023
     | 6,060 views

    There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

    Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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     | 2,839 views

    If knowing the will of God depends on the renewal of our mind and our total surrender to him, how can we be sure that it has taken place? Are we really living it out?

    Opening illustration: Object lesson using a small cup of milk representing the world in us. We pour a large jug of water (representing the HS) in it till the cup dispenses the milk completely and has water only. Introduction: What must be Renewed? As our belief systems are formed, they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Talents And Gifts SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,225 views

    No one is converted into God's house just for nothing

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in the house of the Lord, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center ourselves in the presence of our Creator. We are here, not by accident, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, uniquely ...read more

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    Believing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 740 views

    This sermon explores trusting in God, understanding His ways, and maintaining faith beyond our circumstances, as illustrated in Luke 7:18-35. Key

    Good morning, family! I am so thrilled to be standing here with you today, ready to dive into the Word of God. We're like miners, aren't we? Ready to dig into the rich soil of the Bible, eager to discover the gems of wisdom and truth that God has buried there for us. And today, we're going to be ...read more

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    Empowering The Individual For Service Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,904 views

    Part of series on the church and its calling

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For... Empowers the Individual for Ministry” TEXT: ACTS 18- 24-28 We’ve been doing a series on “The Church You’ve Always Longed For.” More important, we are trying to get a sense about the church God has always longed for. What is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Pleases God?

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    A message exploring the 4 most popular ways we displease God and the 3 ways we please Him most.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 What Pleases God? “What does the LORD require of you?” -Micah 6:8 Icebreaker: (Show Pictures of Office) Intro: I came in that day to my office, worn out. The stress of a busy week was getting to me, and I walk in my office to see that. And you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,586 views

    This message focuses on attitudes that hinder our worship.

    Worship Is A Verb – Part 2 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 23: 23, 25; John 16: 13-14 Introduction: In my introductory message on last week, I shared with you that we are moving towards fully understanding what it means to worship God. Worship is a verb, not a noun. To worship God means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving God Out Of Our Plans – Boasting And Being Arrogant! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    James teaches that it is sinfull to leave God out of our plans and on our own to boast and be arrogant and negligent to His commands.

    INTRODUCTION #23 1. Open your bibles to James 4:13-17. 2. In this section of scripture James gives warning about making plans that do not include God in those plans. (1)Young people, is God #1 in your planning for your summer vacation? With your free time will you read the bible and pray more? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,417 views

    The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is an evangelistic message with encouragement in evangelism.

    THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey Luke 6:43-45 INTRODUCTION Please take God’s Word and turn to Luke chapter 6 and verse 43. The title of our message is “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”. No, we are not going to review a Clint Eastwood movie. We are going to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2020
     | 2,353 views

    8 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VIII—Jeremiah 17:10(:1-14) Attention: Graduation Speech Notes: When a young man was graduating from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his prepared text. “I want to talk about my mother & the wonderful influence she has had on my life,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Spirit Do You Have Part#2

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,465 views

    One of the greatest hindrances you will encounter in your Christian walk is that of the religious spirit. Religious spirits endeavor to interfere with the free flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    What Kind of Spirit Do you Have? By Bishop Melvin Maughmer Part #2 OPENING: - Last night before I went to bed, I was watching the local news and this church here in Florida received a violation for violating covid restrictions. They didn’t have a permit to have the event that had several thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How Has Christ Changed You Life

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    Heavy message about our mission used as a revival starter

    ¡§How Has Christ Changed You Life?¡¨ Luke 8:26-39 OPENING JOKE: ¡§Getting a Dress for the Revival¡¨ A poor country pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought for a revival that was coming up. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transfusion

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,101 views

    Funeral sermon for Henry Allen, who had lingered in weakened condition for many months, and who had become distanced from everyone, particularly his family.

    What you see is not always what you get. What your eyes tell you is not always the whole truth. Sometimes there is more going on than you can see. Have you ever been tricked by an optical illusion? An optical illusion is something that, when you first see it, you think you know exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist