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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Ephesians 5:1-21 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 19, 2008
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     | 9,781 views

    Here’s how to live pure lives in an impure age.

    Ephesians Chapter 5:1-21 Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 21, 2008 We are wise to remember that when the Apostles wrote the letters we now have as books of the New Testament, they did not write them with chapter and verse divisions. They simply wrote them as God inspired communication. I mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Wasn't Me!

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,484 views

    When we fail to take responsibility for our own mistakes, we fail to recognize that we too are sinners. By taking responsibility for our actions, we repent and receive the gift of forgiveness.

    It wasn’t me! Exodus 32:15-26 Introduction Dorthy Sayer wrote in “The divine ‘scheme of things,” as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely rigid. It is elastic, in that it includes a large measure of liberty for the creature; it is rigid in that it includes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
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    God's Word is a mirror, which we need to examine ourselves in and make proper use of.

    The Mirror (Working With the Light, the Sword, and the Mirror) Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 3, 2013 Introduction People have an amazing ability to see themselves as basically good. This ability is deeply engrained in us. We start very young to justify our choices and to make excuses for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Separate From Lot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 4, 2022
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    Abram left the country, left the people but not the household (Genesis 12:4). He took Lot with him. Now, he decided to depart from his household. After, Lot departed, God spoke to him.

    Text: Genesis 13:8-18 Theme: Separate from Lot Greetings: Joke: A husband and wife were in church. The pastor noticed that the husband has fallen asleep and said to the wife, “Wake your husband up!” The wife answered, “Pastor, You're the one who made him fall asleep, you wake him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Matter To God: An Exposition Of The 139th Psalm. A Sermon For The Second Sunday After The Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 8,260 views

    Whose life matters?

    We Matter to God: An Exposition of the 139th Psalm. There have been periods of relative peace and prosperity, but today is not to be included among them. 2020 may go down as one of the most tumultuous years in world history. We live in a time of the Coronavirus pandemic. China has also been hit by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Keep Your Ax Lesson 5

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,557 views

    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst” Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,090 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    “Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst” Introduction: Today we have come to a very important place in our journey through the beatitudes. As I've mentioned before, the Beatitudes are essential for our transformation into Christ-likeness. They serve as the blue print for living and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Own Special People Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
     | 3,118 views

    Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

    1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Purpose Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006
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     | 4,041 views

    This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

    Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Right Side Of Anger Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018
     | 3,040 views

    29th message in the Ephesians Series dealing with anger.

    Ephesians Series #29 “The Right Side of Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 This life all has to do with gathering together with God’s newly formed community and living in community as He has lived in community from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 1)

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    Many believers are living in fear, guilt, shame, and condemnation. They are partaking of death instead of life; unknowingly eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, instead of eating from the tree of life.

    This morning I want to talk about life, not the facts of life or difficulties of life, but how to have true life in the Lord. In our United States Declaration of Independence we encounter the phrase, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” which is one of the most well known statements in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Having Mercy, Being Pure, Making Peace" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    Sermon 6 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Let’s pause before we go to discuss these three Christian virtues and remind ourselves of a couple of points vital ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 2)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 19, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    Examining the proper steps toward returning to a right relationship with the Father.

    Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part II) Psalm 51:14-17 Last week my father and I drove to Springville to look at a car. The man who was trying to sell it gave me his address and I put the information in my GPS. My trusty little technological boss lady (GPS) took me right to Springville. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Need To Start Growing Deep

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

    What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free