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  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    A Fathers' Day

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,858 views

    Jesus tells us of how our Heavenly Father waits for us to come to our senses.

    A Father’s Day First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God. A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    05 A Covenant Of Love Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
     | 574 views

    Jesus establishes the New Covenant, making us holy and empowering us to walk in His ways.

    Good morning! We’re continuing on in our series Holy God | Holy People: The Gospel According to Leviticus. Open your Bibles to the book of Leviticus and find chapter 18. I’d like to take the time to read through several key passages that lay the foundation for our message today. We’ll begin with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Harrison avatar

    Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 17,984 views

    In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

    A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are We To Judge? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    The Bible commands us to test all things. Why does the Bible command us to judge while warning us not to judge? This study takes a deeper look at this topic.

    Are We to Judge? In recent years there has been a shift in the church concerning the idea of judging. If we attempt to point out something that is scripturally wrong we will frequently hear comments like ’judge not, lest you be judged’. Does the Bible tell us that we are not allowed to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,309 views

    God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams! Why? Because He loves us--AND--He wants us to bless others! This is the process of the Kingdom!

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Blessed to be a Blessing! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Calvary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    Ephesians 2.

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs

    I. Gods’ Quickening Grace VS, 1&5. a. Made us alive. b. Raised us up. c. Set us in Heavenly Places. Vs. 6. II. Bountiful Grace. Vs 7 riches of his grace. III. Redeeming Grace. Vs. 8-9. IV. Working Grace. Vs. 10. V. Naturalizing Grace Vs. 12. VI. Opening Grace. Vs.14. V. Abolishing Grace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts And Abilities Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,896 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely shaped us for serving him by giving us our spiritual gifts and abilities.

    Last week Roger Fate, member of Epsilon, began a new series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Wisdom: Caution: Be Very Afraid Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    I hate idiot lights! Yet wisdom calls for us to heed the warning signals. God has given us warning lights to remind us to fear the Lord!

    Caution: Be Very Afraid! Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 8:13 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. (NIV) I hate “Idiot” Lights. You know, those warning lights on the car dash to let you know something is not quite the way it should be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stir Up The Gift

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,585 views

    God has blessed us in many ways and some have decided to just sit on the blessings of God. We need to use what he has given us.

    Stir Up The Gift Scripture Reference: II Timothy 1:6 (KJV) 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. -We need to stir up the gift that God has blessed us with. -Many people are looking for something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Put Away False God's Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,282 views

    We are admonished to put away the false God’s from before us. Let us look at what God’s word tells us in light of this.

    Put Away False God’s God often allows the ungodly to amass great wealth--to their destruction. But if you are one with whom God is dealing and if you put the pursuit of riches (or anything else) before service to Christ, God may take away those riches (and other things) until you turn to Him. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    When God Says "No” Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    When God tells us "no" to one of our requests, it does not mean He does not care for us, it usually means He has something else for us

    And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 2 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Submitting To God (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 29,630 views

    Pride prevents us from being able to do what God wants us to do and therefore, it prevents us from being able to enjoy His blessing.

    James 4:1-6 August 29, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 1) Introduction A New England pastor and a rabbi were having a conversation one day over lunch. The N.E. pastor proudly proclaimed, “One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence”. He thought that the rabbi would be very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    A True Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

    Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Anchors For Life's Storms

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 404 ratings
     | 21,023 views

    As we face the many storms/difficulties that life brings our way, let us remember that God has provided us "anchors" that will help us to endure in the storms.

    ANCHOR’S FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:22-25 INTRODUCTION A man drives to work at 6:30 a.m. as he has for 8 years. He punches in his time-card and is soon confronted by his supervisor. John is berated and humiliated as he has been repeatedly over the years over minor things. This time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    God's Game Plan For My Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    Part 2 of this life-changing series aimed at showing us the key to a fulfilled life is in Jesus Christ. This message shows us God’s plan for each of us.

    “Super Sized Life” part 2 (God’s amazing plan for my life) Brian A. Moon In February 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake Placid, New York. Those collegians had shocked the world by upsetting the powerful Soviet team, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed