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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (16 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,395 views

    Have you ever wondered why God promised to reward us for the good deeds we do in this life?

    The first thought that occurs is that He loves us, and wants to reward our good deeds as a father would reward his child for a good report card. Romans 8:17b says, “...and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together." This is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Be An Effective Doer Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 45,098 views

    The implanted Word is to be accepted & then put into action. It is in the doing of God’s Word that spiritual growth & the blessings of God come. Too many Christians mark their Bibles but their Bibles never mark them. God wants His people to put His Wor

    JAMES 1:22-25 BE AN EFFECTIVE DOER OF THE WORD [Luke 12:41-48] If the implanted Word is received it will work itself out into actions. It is never sufficient to simply hear the Word we must take into heart and do it. Simply hearing a good sermon or Bible study will not make you grow and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Green!

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    In continuing to look at the 7 areas we need to give up control (7UP) to God, we turn to the environmental area and taking care of the world in which we live.

    7UP: Go Green! Genesis 1:26-28, 31 October 19, 2008 We are continuing to look at seven areas to give over to God in order to follow Jesus in holistic community. That is, seven areas (7UP) to God to be completely, holistically set apart for God’s use. When one or more of these areas are neglected ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022
     | 2,488 views

    How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

    Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cana, The Town Where Jesus Turned Water Into Wine And Healed The Royal Official's Son

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 10, 2024
     | 1,167 views

    In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son.

    In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son. Today we will look at 2 things: The meaning of the name Cana and the historical significance and how it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Sardis: Appearing Alive, But Actually Dead Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,376 views

    Sardis was a large and beautiful city in it’s time, with powerful defenses that made the residents over-confident in their ability to defend themselves from invading armies.

    "In an address I lately heard, the speaker said that the blessings of the higher Christian life were often like the objects exposed in a shop window, one could see them clearly and yet could not reach them. If told to stretch out his hand and take, a man would answer, I cannot; there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "rooted To Rise: Flourishing In The Christian Life" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,587 views

    Flourishing as a Christian is not merely about survival but embracing a life that thrives and bears fruit in every aspect.

    Title: "Rooted to Rise: Flourishing in the Christian Life" Text: Psalm 92:12-14 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 23,466 views

    Jesus was responding to news about a calamity Luke 13:1-5. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had killed some Galileans (Jews from Galilee, the same region Jesus was from), and had anticipated the thinking of those who brought Him this news.

    THE BARREN FIG TREE—Luke 13:6-9 INTROUDUTION As we were making our way through the parables of Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel, we noticed several that were directed toward the nation of Israel in particular. "The Two Sons", this speaks of the rejection of John the Baptist- Mt 21:28-32. "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Another Year Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, isn’t it strange that the same problems and perplexities that we went

    SERMON---ANOTHER YEAR---Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, `For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vernon Murray avatar

    Holy Ground

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,143 views

    Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

    INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Jeremiah's Underwear

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,516 views

    Five fabrics of the heart

    I. IMAGINE WHAT JEREMIAH HAD TO DO A. “Buy Linen Waistband & Don’t Put In Water” 1. Waistband = underwear a. not just a sash, nor a girdle to hold sword b. but his shorts, underwear - his “fruit of the looms” 2. God says – these underwear are going to be your object lesson 3. God said get a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Misha Zigas avatar

    4 Types Of Christians

    Contributed by Misha Zigas on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,500 views

    On the parable of the sower.

    Mathew 13 By Dr M Zigas 4 types of Christians We see from this scripture of St Mathew, that Jesus spoke to the crowd with parables. He spoke in parables so as to not cast pearls before the swine, so as to not lay out a step by step process, as this, due to human nature, would come under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig West avatar

    A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

    “A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Fully Experiencing The Fullness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,598 views

    Christ feels at home in our hearts when He finds faith and love.

    Fully Experiencing the Fullness of God Eph 3:16-19 NIV Picture this: You have just finished a ten mile hike on a 95 degree day and on the entire journey you haven’t had a thing to drink. Stumbling with thirst, you come to your father’s house and plea for water. With love and concern he brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God