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  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    Criticize Others Carefully Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014
     | 6,611 views

    We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously.

    The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:1-11 “Criticize others Carefully” November 1, 2009 PRAY Heavenly Father, INTRODUCTION We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Levels Of Love, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 11,265 views

    The driving motivation behind all great art, all great music, all great architecture, or writing is a single force: Passion. Nothing great in life was ever accomplished without passion.

    INTRODUCTION This is the second part of a message I started earlier this month entitled three levels of love. With Christmas behind us, we can take a deep breath from all the hustle and bustle of shopping and crowds. I heard a story about a guy who was driving around in a crowded mall parking lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuild The People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2017
     | 6,716 views

    Nehemiah took personal interest to rebuild the Broken Walls of the Jerusalem city as well as to rebuild God's people with good motives. He brought very silent revival among his community.

    Nehemiah 1 Introduction Nehemiah(God Comforts), cup bearer, Jew. The Book of Nehemiah begins 15 years after Book of Ezra ends; almost 100 years after the first captives came back to Promised Land; and some 150 years after city of Jerusalem was destroyed. 1,000 years after Moses and 400 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Faith Is, What Faith Isn't Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017
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     | 6,581 views

    Today, let’s look at the motivation for gratefulness Paul lists: the Colossians’ faith and love, which are both based on their hope in the truth of the Good News. Today, we’ll focus on FAITH

    3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— 5 the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Blessings Of The Freedom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    According to Prophet Isaiah, anointing leads to preaching, anointing helps to bind up the broken-hearted, and anointing motivates to proclaim the good news to the captives. Anointing releases the prisoners from the darkness.

    Theme: Blessings of Freedom Text: Isaiah 61:1-11 Introduction: The first and foremost larger prophetic book of Isaiah reveals the Secret of Freedom is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is the empowerment of a new life, and new vision. This is the prophecy about the work of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed Lives Transformed Churches

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,167 views

    Abundant living is an exciting existence because it places us in the center of God’s will. We give him our all and hold nothing back.

    Transformed Lives; Transformed Churches Matthew 19:16-22 A. What does commitment to God look like? 1. Attending church-once, twice or three times a week? 2. Teaching a class, serving on a committee, being morally good? 3. Nor cursing, smoking, drinking or doing drugs? 4. Making good choices, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus: Sacrificial Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025
     | 202 views

    What comes to your mind when you hear the word “sacrificial”? Do you serve God faithfully while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with Him? Get ready to learn how to fulfill our call to serve sacrificially without sacrificing what God never intended us to sacrifice!

    Follow JESUS: Sacrificial Servanthood Mark 10:32-45 We continue our mini-series on servanthood. This is really a sequel, since there are only two messages. Last week, sustainable servanthood, and today, sacrificial servanthood. Both messages are a part of the bigger church annual theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Christian’s Code Of Work

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 4,853 views

    When you feel that your work matters to God you will have a sense of pride & purpose about your work, no matter what that work may be. You will have an inner motivation to do well.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURES: Philippians 1:27; Ephesians 6:5-7; Colossians 3:17; Daniel 4:34-37, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Principles

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 5, 2022
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     | 3,405 views

    Jesus talks about asking, seeking, and knocking. It's all about the privilege that we have to make our requests known unto God through prayer.

    The Christian Principles Today let us meditate on Matthew 7:7-12. Chapters five, six, and seven of Matthew are Jesus delivered sermons on the mount on the northern coast of the Sea of Galilee. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing On Guard For Canada

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 1, 2013
     | 5,790 views

    A Canada Day message calling the church to pray for the nation

    O Canada, We Stand On Guard In Prayer For Thee Daniel 9:1-19; Psalm 72:8; Amos 6:1 By Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION Video: O Canada Tomorrow, July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 146th birthday! The Canadian charter explicitly states that ‘Canada is founded upon the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Spiritual Makeover

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,958 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS ONE OF IDENTITY, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NEW IDENTITY, AND ONE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. YET, OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS FAR MORE THAN A NEW NAME OR RESIDENCE. IT IS NEWNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE SCRIPTURE TALKS OF THE FOL

    OUR SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER 1 PETER 1:13-21 THEREFORE, PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION; BE SELF-CONTROLLED; SET YOUR HOPE FULLY ON THE GRACE TO BE GIVEN YOU WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED. 14 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE EVIL DESIRES YOU HAD WHEN YOU LIVED IN IGNORANCE. 15 BUT JUST AS HE WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    Introducing a 30 part series on prayer keys. These are not incantations manipulating God to submit to our will, but guides leading us to submit to God’s will. "Lord teach us to pray."

    A 30 part study of prayer keys during our Wednesday night prayer meetings? You may think it will become boringly repetitive. No, No, NOOOO! During this study, we will hear how Mary, Queen of Scots, feared the prayers of John Knox more than the combined armies of Europe. We will hear Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Key To Miracles” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,329 views

    Jesus tells us through prayer, His followers would do greater works that He did during His earthly ministry.

    In this passage Jesus tells us that those who have faith in Him will do greater works than He did while on earth. Just what did Jesus mean by “greater works?” How could those of us who believe on Him possibly do greater works than those Jesus performed during His ministry on earth? After all, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blooming In Christ

    Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

    “Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Up With The Jones'

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,902 views

    We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

    BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist