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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Ought Of Love Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2012
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    Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

    Title: The “Ought” of Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The second in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there were one decisive factor in determining the reality of one’s Christianity… what would that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,307 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Under Judgement And Loving It.

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 3, 2018
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    God is not just storing up all of His judgments for the last day like some vindictive squirrel, but He is watching and judging the world, the church and ourselves constantly.

    At one point or another you’ve probably heard a Christian talk about God’s judgment falling on some person, place, organization, or even on yourself. Biblically it is the great equalizer that reminds us that one day we are all to stand before God for our celestial hearing (Revelation 20:11-15) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,204 views

    “What is in your hand” means whatever is in your care or control. “This question, 'What is in your hand?' is one of the most important question for growing Christians in their life. What you withhold and retain in your hand reveals what is in your heart.

    Opening illustration: There was once a wise woman who lived by herself near a small village. Rumor had it that she could always accurately predict when the rains would come, or help heal a sick child with herbs, or calm angry neighbors and help them to resolve their fights and arguments. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008
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     | 7,023 views

    A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

    Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thankful For The Name Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 23, 2020
     | 4,168 views

    Sermon based on Proverbs 18:10 - encourages believers to know & be thankful for the name of the Lord.

    “THANKFUL FOR THE NAME OF THE LORD” Prov. 18:10 FBCF – 11/22/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve been in the ministry since 1982 – closing in on 40 years. Over those years, I’ve interacted w/ & ministered to literally hundreds – even thousands – of people while serving as a student minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harvest Of Goodness

    Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,552 views

    It is an expository sermon on the fruit of the spirit goodness from the end of Galatians 6,

    The book of Galatians was a letter written from Paul to the churches in what is now the country of Turkey. He wrote this letter to refute the teachings of the Judiazers who were saying that in order to be a true and whole Christian you had to be circumcised according to the Old Testament Law. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church Fully Equipped With Real Wisdom

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 12, 2017
     | 5,863 views

    Real wisdom comes from the Spirit, it concentrates on Christ, and it culminates in glory.

    Who is the smartest person you know? A teacher who can spit out just about any math formula known to mankind? A mentor at your workplace who consistently makes decisions that benefit the company? A family member whose common sense has gotten you and others out of many tight spots? It is a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All The Fullness

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 112 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    How does Jesus measure up against the ’spirit guides’ of the New Age?

    The Gnostics of the first century were no different than those of similar beliefs throughout history; including today. The names get changed, but the belief system remains basically the same, because the same demons are being worshipped and the same falsehoods are being perpetrated by the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,717 views

    We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.

    Giving Thanks During a Pandemic 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 2020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Best Foot Forward, Every Time

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 3,615 views

    Sermon encouraging this church family to give careful attention to the heart we project to non-believers

    Showed video here - man on the street interviews about the world's impressions of Christians We’ll talk about that video in a little bit. For a few weeks now we’ve been talking about our vision as a church... Today, I get to wrap this up by talking about making CCC a place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Visible"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    This sermon is based on a song by "4-Him" and encourages Christians to make the invisible God visible in their lives.

    “VISIBLE” 1 Tim. 1:15-17 INTRO – Is the invisible God visible in your life? If He isn’t, what is in your life that is causing Him to not be visible? - Is there unconfessed sin there? - Is there fear of failure there? - Is there a lack of commitment and dedication? - Is there apathy? - Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Be Victorious

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,246 views

    An encouraging message taken from the account of Gideon, inspiring believer to enter the battle to win it.

    We will be Victorious Judges 7 Introduction: We have sowed - We have watered – we will reap a Harvest! Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
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     | 8,664 views

    This message uses the example of the Hebrew children to encourage Christians to Stand Firm in the face of any opposition.

    Stand Firm Daniel 1.1-8 vv. 4-5, Daniel and his friends got a three-year crash course in the ways of the Chaldeans. --New Teachings, new language, pagan religion --They were faced with adversity in their education—they would be taught things that went totally against their beliefs. --They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist