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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
     | 507 views

    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Power Of Discipleship & Evangelism."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 19, 2024
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    The power of evangelism is one of the most effective ways of reaching out to a world in search of answers with some looking for a reason to live. You cannot give what you do not have, and, to be a successful soul winner, you must know the value of what you are presenting to others.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 28:19-20) (19) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost:” (20) “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024
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     | 1,176 views

    Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

    ### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Seed Among The Soils Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    “A farmer went out to plant his seed.” He didn’t go to school for 8 years. He didn’t go out to the field and smash every rock, pull every weed, plow up the path. He didn’t read “Planters Diary”, draw diagrams of the fields, agonize back and forth about

    Get Started – The Parable of the Seed Among the Soils Feb 15, 2009 Luke 8:1-15 Intro: We all love a good story. From our earliest bedtime memories of “Peter Rabbit”, “Goodnight Moon”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, to our love of movies, to the simple way we share our lives through the re-telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Sin In 1 John (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 2, 2019
     | 5,177 views

    Why is the apostle John so urgent in his speaking about sin and the ramifications for our lives? How does our personal sin affect the perceived glory of God in our sphere of influence?

    Dealing with Sin in 1 John Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What To Pray For This Year

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013
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     | 5,476 views

    Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

    “What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Stands Up, The Enemies Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 889 views

    Explores the active protection of God, the power of His presence, and the importance of perseverance in faith, as illustrated in Psalms 68:2.

    Good morning, cherished friends. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, gathered in unity and love, radiating the light of God's grace. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of ...read more

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    Promises Yet To Receive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 788 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, maintain a heavenly perspective, and actively pursue God's promises, following the example of biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joyful occasion to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to bask in the glow of His divine love. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to grow in His grace. Today, we turn our attention to ...read more

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    Holy Habit #6: Brotherly Kindness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 24, 2025
     | 625 views

    “Loving one another is not optional in the Christian life. It is the evidence of it.” (John Piper) This is where all our spiritual growth leads.

    HOLY HABIT #6: Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 Introduction “Loving one another is not optional in the Christian life. It is the evidence of it.” (John Piper) This is where all our spiritual growth leads. The Holy Habits of 2 Peter 1 begin with faith and end with love. That journey transforms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

    October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith Equals Action Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    Faith without works is dead. How often have I heard that sitting in the pews. James talks about meeting peoples needs as a way of showing faith. I want to take that a step further.

    James 2:14-26 what good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (15) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. (16) If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caring And Daring To Get Involved Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    Third sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    CARING AND DARING TO GET INVOLVED ACTS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we have said before, salt is only effective when applied. In fact if we leave the salt alone, it will ultimately become hard and useless, unable to accomplish its original purpose. We are salt, and unless we are used, we will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 53,045 views

    Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

    THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seal Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,152 views

    This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

    THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mirror, Mirror Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,616 views

    We may not always like what we see in the mirror of God’s Word but what we see there is always the truth and always the best!

    “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist