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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Don't Walk Out Of Church Doing Nothing With What You Heard Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 6, 2021
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     | 4,675 views

    Be a doer of the Word of God and you will not be deceived plus you will be blessed beyond your own efforts. You cannot out do God! Amen.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about a falling away from the faith that must occur before the end comes. This falling away is going to be the result of deception that will blanket this world. The Scripture is quite clear: 2 Thessalonians 2:3 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 957 views

    The sermon emphasizes trusting God's process, acknowledging that spiritual growth comes from God's work through us, not from our own efforts.

    Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to lean into the Word of God and see what He's got to say to us. We're going to spend some time in 1 Corinthians today, specifically in chapter 3, verses 6 through 9. So if you've got your Bibles, go ahead and flip with me to ...read more

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    Sanctity And Service

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023
     | 921 views

    Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

    Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rise To Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    This sermon explores aligning our hearts with God's will, overcoming obstacles through faith, and fostering collective effort for transformation, inspired by Nehemiah's story.

    Good morning, beloved! It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share and to learn from the Word of God. Our hearts are united in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to draw closer to Him. As we prepare to unpack the profound wisdom found ...read more

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    By His Stripes-12

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2020
     | 2,210 views

    12 of 13. The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-XII—Isaiah 53:10-11(52:13—53:12) OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Read Isaiah 53:4-12 God has provided the only foolproof REMEDY for sin...Jesus, His only-begotten Son, His Servant! Background: ~650 years prior to the Cross of Christ Jesus, Isaiah prophesied of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spots And Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021
     | 5,483 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Autumn Trees Without Fruit – Doubly Dead And Uprooted Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,943 views

    Autumn fruits that are withered from worthless trees. - this is the next description Jude gives of these wicked false teachers who savage the truth of the gospel. These men cause havoc but they are described as "doubly dead and uprooted". God hates His truth being destroyed.

    AUTUMN TREES WITHOUT FRUIT – DOUBLY DEAD AND UPROOTED Jude 1:12 What was the title of the last message? And how did Jude describe the false teachers in the one before that? Remember, what the false teachers represent, but then the Christians must be the opposite. (This is part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctification Process

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2018
     | 9,729 views

    This message examines God's side and the believer's side of the sanctification process using Phil. 2:12-13. Without the grace of God operating in our hearts, all our efforts. . . .

    10.14.18 TEXT: Philippians 2:12-13, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”1 I. IN THOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,092 views

    Our righteousness comes not from our own efforts, but from the Lord Himself, and we should look forward to His promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right with hope and joy.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful, hope-filled promise from the book of Jeremiah, a promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right. We'll be focusing on Jeremiah 23:5-6, where it says, "The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up for ...read more

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    You Are Somebody Special To God Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,484 views

    Have you ever felt like a failure in life? Have you ever experienced insecurity? Some are insecure about your appearance, your abilities, your personality, your life? Have you ever felt unloved and worthless? Have you ever said the following words: “I

    Title: Who Am I – 6 “You Are Somebody Special to God – 2” Text: I Peter 2:9-10 Last week I started preaching on the subject that “You Are Somebody Special to God.” It was a very encouraging message to everyone that hears it. We all need to know from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 36,975 views

    First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

    Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Opposition To Godly Things

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

    Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wait On Me!" (God)

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 416 ratings
     | 22,809 views

    WE HAVE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF HOW TO WAIT ON GOD, IT REQUIRES ENERGY AND EFFORT TO DO SO, BUT THERE ARE ENCOURAGING RESULTS WHEN WE WAIT UPON HIM.

    Intro: One of the things I am NOT GOOD AT is waiting. I am the person who paces the floor waiting for the microwave popcorn which only takes three and one-half minutes! (Do I need therapy? Most likely!!:) We live in an "instant society" of fast food, instant information on demand, pay-at-the-pump ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Example To Follow

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    When reflecting on serving Christ with our effort and time, we are called to do so in the way Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. This is our example to follow.

    Yes, our focus on making a commitment to serve God with our hands begins with a story about feet. Our Bible story takes place at a time shortly before Jesus would give up his life for us. Jesus and the disciples were making arrangements to celebrate a special holiday meal together called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Building For Eternity

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,860 views

    One day we will all find out that no matter how valuable the materials we use to build with, if the foundation is faulty all effort is in vain.

    BUILDING FOR ETERNITY Matt. 7:24-29 INTRO. This passage comes at the end of the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount in which he gives the beatitudes...shows the importance of his believers in the world (salt of the earth)...tells the Jews that he is the fulfillment of the Law of Moses...gives a new view ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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