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  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    Holy Heart Check

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,062 views

    Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

    I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hinderances To A Relationship With God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    Youth talk comparing relationship with someone from oppositte gender to relationship with God

    Girls: what are complete turnoffs in guys Guys: what are complete turnoffs in girls Our relationship with God is illustrated by the human picture of marriage. We can therefore take courtship as a picture of intimacy with God. Things that will hinder a guy/girl relationship, will also hinder our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Prayer And Giving! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    Part #1 Giving Definition: "Stewardship is the responsibility of managing some assets or affairs or property of someone else's." Principles of Stewardship: 1. God owns everything. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..." (NIV) Colossians 1:16 Who is the Owner? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

    Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    God Works In Us And Through Us

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    This sermon is about how God works in the life of a beleiver and makes him a useful vessel.

    GOD WORKS IN US AND THROUGH US OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PREPARATION 3.PERFORMANCE 4.POWER 5.PART 6.PROVED 7.PERFECTION THE MESSAGE GOD WORKS IN US AND THROUGH US 1.PURPOSE Philippians 2:13 God works in us to fulfill His plan and purpose.We must not expect Him to work in our lives to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Unlocks The Glory Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
     | 5,973 views

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians.

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians. As a child I heard my Mom minister at a women's prayer meeting saying, Prayer is the main artery of a believer. Once it get cut off, you will die ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,287 views

    If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

    Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 11: As They Are Taught By God To Love One Another Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2018
     | 4,073 views

    Just as God’s love is a holy love, so our love for God and for one another ought to motivate us to holy living.

    7/16/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 11: As They Are Taught by God to Love One Another (1Thessalonians 4:9) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (NIV) Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Lesson 11 Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let's Start A Movement!" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,387 views

    If I want to learn to be truly happy, I want to learn from someone who didn’t have everything just handed to them, I want to learn from someone who had some struggles and was still happy. So I choose to learn from the Apostle Paul.

    “Let’s start a Movement!” Philippians 1: 9-19 For those of us who really enjoy reading your probably will aware that there is a book out there on every topic you can imagine. Many offer self-help; advice on how to change your life for how to achieve a particular goal. If you want to be wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Ambition

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021
     | 3,811 views

    This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

    SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Christian Carnality

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

    Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After The Attack

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    Let’s make sense of how we are to face the present and the future after suffering such evil-motivated attacks on our way of life.

    Job 1.1-22, 1 Timothy 1.7 September 16, 2001 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 This is the new face of war…the invisible enemy can attack anywhere…without warning…safety is a thing of the past. I…looked over at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    We Must Not Do Evil That Good May Come

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 62 views

    Paul strongly refutes this error in Romans 3:8. The idea that one can do wrong with the hope that good will result is not only unscriptural but damnable.

    WE MUST NOT DO EVIL THAT GOOD MAY COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 3:8 (KJV) “And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.” Supporting Texts: Romans 6:1-2, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 14:12, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,099 views

    Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

    Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoy The Joy

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

    3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance