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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 4,305 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    September 12, 2020 We began this series with Love. Love is the seed of all our fruit: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. Self-Control is the glue that holds it all together. Self-Control comes from a Greek word that literally means to be a “MASTER OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,327 views

    "A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

    1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Seems Right But It's Not PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,117 views

    The importance of aligning our actions and decisions with God's Word, even when our own judgment or the world around us suggests otherwise.

    Good morning, Church! The book of Proverbs has a way of speaking directly into our lives with profound wisdom that can sometimes hit us right between the eyes. One such wisdom is found in Proverbs 14:12-16, and it's all about things that may seem right to us, but are not according to God's word. ...read more

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    Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025
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     | 1,005 views

    In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

    Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divine Power And Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
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     | 1,731 views

    2 Peter 1:3-4 is a passage rich with encouragement and assurance for every believer. Through His divine power and precious promises, God equips us to live godly lives and partake in His divine nature.

    Divine Power and Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT): "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvellous glory and excellence. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Embracing Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 665 views

    This sermon encourages active, personal relationships with God, guided by Scripture, to transform and elevate our standards of love, compassion, and integrity.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here today under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, united in spirit and purpose. We are drawn together, not by the bonds of blood or the ties of friendship, but by something far more profound, far more enduring - our shared faith in Jesus Christ, our ...read more

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    Cleansed By The Savior PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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     | 587 views

    Explores our Christian identity as individuals chosen by God, cleansed by Christ's sacrifice, and called to a life of service.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space once again, to share in the profound joy of fellowship, and to be nourished by the Word of God. As we gather here, we are drawn into the embrace of our Creator, reminded of the cleansing power of Christ, ...read more

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    God 's Way Of Holiness

    Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    A sermon describing the need for and way to holy living.

    1 Peter 1:13-21 I can remember as a young child going over my Grandfather=s land. We were either Squirrel hunting or something to that nature but we would travel all back on his many acres of woods. Back in those old woods there would be clearly what was once some kind of road. It was clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When Everyone Is Against You?

    Contributed by Michael Hudson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,912 views

    Daniel, who faithful served both the Lord and the king, found himself the object of a conspiracy.

    What do you do when everyone is against you? Daniel 6:1-10 This week is the week that the United States has set aside to have a Thanksgiving holiday. A day set aside to thank our Lord for His goodness toward us. A day to thank God for the food on the table, clothes on the back, and more blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    A sermon examining why we worship.

    Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,130 views

    There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, gargantuan.

    Between our more substantial sermon series I am taking up a few subjects that seem to me to be urgent. Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor In The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 3, 2014
     | 3,499 views

    Inductive Sermon combining Rev 2:12-17 (Pergamum) and Rev 3:1-6 (Sardis). Live with Godly honor and persevere through struggles and stumbles in our faith, wear the name of Jesus well in front of others, live out living in white.

    HONOR IN THE CHURCH REVELATION 2:12-17 and 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been intently looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:19, Jesus Christ commands the Apostle John, "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013
     | 9,273 views

    Purity, Circumstances, Integrity

    Genesis 39:1-23 September 15, 2013 Introduction: I spent a lot of time in New Orleans and the gulf region after Katrina hit in 2005...Almost a dozen trips in 3 years...And then we partnered with Stadia and Team Expansion to plant a church in St. Bernard’s Parish...It’s called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In View Of God’s Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 75 ratings
     | 49,810 views

    In view of the fact that God is rich in mercy what should we do? 1- Become a living sacrifice 2- Don’t give in to the world 3- Change our thinking

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Lee’s surrender, Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. He told them about the policy he had in mind for the South. At the end of his speech, Senator Harlan asked, “What shall we do with the rebels?” The vindictive crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If - (A Fresh Start)

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 31, 2017
     | 11,182 views

    A sermon on the potter and the clay that I preached for New year 2018 - (Some unknown sources)

    …Romans chapter 9 20But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 22What if God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed