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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    God's Rewards

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2021
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     | 6,820 views

    I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. Today we'll take a look at the subject of God's rewards.

    GOD'S REWARDS I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. There are different kinds of rewards. It could be a prize, it could be cash like when we return a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Apart But Never Alone

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023
     | 3,138 views

    This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

    Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Religious? (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 23, 2017
     | 5,452 views

    What does it mean to become polluted by the world? To be polluted means our thinking and behaviors are of the world. We are subscribing to its philosophies and ideals. We are liviing in accordance with the sinful nature. So how do we become unpolluted?

    ARE YOU RELGIOUS (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at the beginning of James 1:27, "Religion as God the Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." We looked at why orphans and widows and it's because these are among the most vulnerable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All His Treasures Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2025
     | 268 views

    Jesus teachings on treasures emphasize that true wealth often lies not in material possessions, but in intangible things like love, knowledge, relationships, a love for God and having personal character.

    Video Transition: Treasures Series: All His! Thesis: We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him! Our Series Verses: Deuteronomy 10:14: "Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,963 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Priceless Or Pointless Religion! (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    The Lord speaks to us through James and shows us the important things we should be aware of to keep us from a hypocritical religion.

    A Priceless or Pointless religion! (Part 2) James 1:22-27 Last time we engaged in one verse of this chapter of James and I promise today we will finish chapter 1. We continue on with the last two points of living a priceless religion. This is all based on James last few words in verse 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Garment

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

    Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,821 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus teaches us about His ministry. Insignificant to us may be significant to Him; He always has time to minister; He doesn’t really care what self-righteous think; His mind was on His mission.

    LUKE 19:1-10 Imagine the story with me. Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there, he knew he was going to be received royally, then in a matter of days, he would be crucified and murdered. He understood this was God’s master plan to offer salvation to the world – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,451 views

    Discribes the devious ways of Satan and how he tries to discourage us from working for Christ. Explains the depth of the love of God for us.

    The Love of God At a time when Jesus was disputing with the Jews they said to Him, “We have only one Father and that is God Himself.” Let’s see how Jesus responded to them in the scripture. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Or Uncommoness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    We are to strive to holy like God not just be uncommon.

    I have a co-worker who is trying to share with the folks at his church his understanding of holiness and spiritual warfare. When I first heard him, I was not very receptive for I thought he had fallen into the error of sinless perfection. In addition, he seemed obsessed by battling demons, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Becker avatar

    The Resistance

    Contributed by David Becker on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,754 views

    God’s people need to part of a resistance movement against the devil. Here are 4 keys areas for us to be involved.

    THE RESISTANCE INTRODUCTION During WW2 when Germany overran France, there was a group of men and women who fought behind enemy line, setting underground information links and disrupting the German efforts as they were able, they were known as the French Resistance. There is a tremendous need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    True Love Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
     | 4,490 views

    How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

    True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I Was Blind, But Now I See Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,606 views

    Restoration, forgiveness, repentance

    I WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE John 9: 1-12 July 3, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Wycliff Bible translators Bob and Jan Smutherman were assigned to the Macuna people of southeast Colombia, South America. Progress was going well in putting the Bible into the Macuna language. The chief's son was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Peace A Chance!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

    Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational