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  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Be For Real!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    In light of everything that has happened with hurricane Katrina and other events around the world we can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that we are living in the last days. Never the less God challenges us to have a heart of compassion.

    Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Be Real Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 216 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: BE REAL A. What is the REAL YOU, like? 1. I believe there are times when we HIDE behind MASKS and FACADES and not allow our “TRUE- SELVES” to come out. ILLUSTRATION: When Karen Morse of Henniker, New Hampshire was about to GRADUATE from high school, she revealed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Real Jesus

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010
     | 3,165 views

    The greatest need we have is to see Jesus for who He really is!

    Intro: 1. There is an old TV show called To Tell the Truth, three mystery guests were presented to a panel who asked questions to find out who among them, was the real person they were all claiming to be. Two of them were obviously imposters. Finally at the very end they would say, “Will the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Be Real

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    A plea for Christians to stop covering up and putting on a show and just be real about who we are and where we are spiritually.

    Be Real... ---about our relationship with God - hot or cold Rev. 3:15 - doubts or questions Lk. 7:18-23 John 20:24-31 --- about our spiritual growth Hebrews 5:11- 6:3 - infancy & maturity Heb. 5:13 - perfect but not perfect Philippians 3:12-16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Be Real Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also a New Year’s sermon.

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#3] BE REAL Luke 2:22-38 Introduction: 1. New Year’s resolutions. 2. What does God want and need from us? Be real! Luke 2:22-24 3. Jesus was atleast 40 days old when He was brought to the Temple to be dedicated to God. 4. Simeon and Anna are examples to us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Be Real

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,427 views

    We need to be real Christians, not fake ones.

    Be Real Colossians 3:1-4 PLAY GAME: Is It Real or Is It Fake? I want to talk to you this morning about being a Christian. Many times, we look at someone who claims to be a Christian, and we often wonder if we believe that person. Are they a real Christian, or are they faking it? In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Keep On

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012
     | 3,948 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have unanswered prayers? Have you lose hope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Praying believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD answers prayers if we keep on. IV. TEXT: Luke 11:9-10 9 “And so I tell you, keep on as

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have unanswered prayers? Have you lose hope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Praying believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD answers prayers if we keep on. IV. TEXT: Luke 11:9-10 9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Keep Stable Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,154 views

    The key role that Scripture and our regard for it has in our lives

    Oprah Winfrey, at last year’s Golden Globe Awards said, “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.” Her words are reflective of a trend that has been growing for decades now - the idea that truth isn’t the same as reality. Truth is more like something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

    We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Real In A Real World

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 2,626 views

    The world is looking for us to be real. if we are to be Christ-like they want to see it in our lives.

    Being Real in a Real World Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Good Morning Church If you would turn with me to the Book of Daniel Chapter One we will find our text and message for this morning. Daniel is in the Old Testament between Ezekiel and Hosea. As your turning there let’s pray. Prayer- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Real Prayer = Real Revival

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

    Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Real Revival And Real Change Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,856 views

    REAL REVIVAL Comes from hearing God’s Word and experiencing God’s presence - Leads to a Heart Change - Leads to Life Change - Leads to World Change - All for the Glory of God and growing His Kingdom. Revival is an encounter with the living God… As one pa

    REAL REVIVAL… REAL CHANGE Nehemiah Chapter 8 1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Real Christianity In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

    Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Real Jesus - Real Christmas

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    Real fellowship with God involves on a real acknowledgment of Jesus.

    - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - Sven met his old friend Ollie walking down the road – (I’m allowed to tell can tell this story because I’m half Swedish.) And Sven said "Ollie, whatcha’ up ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    Real Food And Real Drink

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,092 views

    Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you will not have eternal life. What does this mean?

    Text - NIV John ch.6 vs.51-58 These are the words of Jesus: 51. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he (or she) will live forever. This bread is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world. 52. Then the Jews began to argue sharply (quarrel) ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican