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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020
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     | 14,099 views

    When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

    Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,478 views

    "They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

    22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Got Your Head In The Clouds? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    Having a proper knowledge of Heaven can change the way we live our entire lives.

    A bank in Binghamton, New York, sent some flowers to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest sympathy." The florist, very embarrassed, apologized. But it was worse, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013
     | 22,004 views

    If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 3,477 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Do Not Lose Your Hunger. Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,386 views

    I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it?

    I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it? You know, like you were in it for months and years, then after a while, you like,e meh. Come on, be honest. We are all in this together. Great, thanks so so so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Centrality Of The Cross

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
     | 4,827 views

    Every year around Easter time, people typically focus/cross.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 March 2014 Gal. 6:11-16 The Centrality of the Cross Goal/message/Hope/Cross/Today • Learn how/make/cross central in our lives • we can experience/power, peace/mercy • Comes through a relationship with Christ. In football, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    Place your trust in the Lord!

    TRUST IN THE LORD TRUST – Something committed in the care of another. To rely or depend on. To assume into another’s care. To believe. Proverbs3:5-6 5] Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024
     | 1,168 views

    The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

    Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know, But Won't Tell You.

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 22, 2017
     | 3,940 views

    Most men just don't understand what makes a woman tick. With that in mind, Here are five things your wife would like you to know but for a variety of possible reasons, she won’t tell you.

    1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Most men just don't understand what makes a woman tick. With that in mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 8,195 views

    Let Your Light Shine

    Alexander MacLaren once wrote: ‘We may have as much of God as we choose. Jesus puts the key to the treasure-chamber into our hand and tells us to take all that we want. If a man is admitted into the vault of a bank and told to help himself, and comes out with one penny, whose fault is it that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spelling Love To Your Wife Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,641 views

    This sermon explains how men and women are different and particularly how husbands can communicate with their wives.

    INTRODUCTION • Men and women are different. • Wives need to connect - they want connectivity! • She wants to be close! I. CLOSENESS IS CRUCIAL FOR HER • Genesis 2:24-25, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conquering The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 62,498 views

    Every Christian has one giant or the other facing him or her. The giants must be confronted, challenged and conquered before the Christian can progress in life.

    CONQUERING THE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE Study Text: 1 Sam 17: 33 - 51 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 1Sa 17:33 And Saul said to David, You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him. For you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Is Your Heart Sitting Down?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    The peace of God-- its importance and how to acquire it.

    Is Your Heart Sitting Down? Col 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What About Your Gestures?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

    Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist