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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Marks Of Maturity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    Six marks of a mature Christian

    “Marks of Maturity” April 29, 2012 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, Brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” Last week I said that the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    True Disciple Series

    Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019
     | 4,160 views

    True Disciple of God

    Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is coming soon. praise the lord Story: As we all know what happened to our formal graduates last week. Pastor Prabhan along with few more pastors went for evangelization, place called jalore in Rajasthan district. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Disciple Series

    Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019
     | 5,375 views

    True disciple of God

    Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is coming soon. praise the lord Story: As we all know what happened to our formal graduates last week. Pastor Prabhan along with few more pastors went for evangelization, place called jalore in Rajasthan district. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Example Within Suffering

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020
     | 4,326 views

    Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

    Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39,238 views

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, during trouble

    HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1st Samuel 30:1-6 (key verse 6) And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Built Well. Pt.2

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 953 views

    You’ve heard people use the expression, body by Ford, or body by Chevy. -How about body by Holy Spirit. -Being built well...

    Built Well. Pt.2 Romans 8:1-2, 5-6TPT Reverend Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest orators of all time, (1834–1892). He preached to approximately 10 million people in his lifetime, often speaking ten times a week. He Lived with some brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death. Charles battled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Immutability Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2023
     | 2,380 views

    He is the unchanging one!

    “The Immutability of Christ” Hebrews 13: Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby* some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,255 views

    Three perspectives on joy from Isaiah

    As I was preparing to preach this week, I considered giving my sermon the title “Getting Serious About Joy”. Then I thought better of it and came up with “Joy Is No Laughing Matter”. All joking aside, were you aware that joy is currently the subject of a high-level academic examination? Nine years ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,054 views

    The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    United We Stand: The Power Of Teamwork

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 25, 2024
     | 715 views

    Words of King David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was not only a king but also a warrior, poet, and musician. He knew the importance of working together as a team, and in our lives today, teamwork can make a significant difference.

    1. The Power of the Team: David’s Mighty Men Let’s start by talking about David’s mighty men. They were a group of his most loyal and skilled warriors who fought side by side with him. Together, they accomplished incredible feats that no single warrior could have achieved alone. Even in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Strengthening Your Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 139 views

    Faith believes God’s Word, acts on His promise, and speaks to storms—moving from obedience to authority as trust matures in Christ.

    Introduction How can you sing “Victory in Jesus” the right way if you don’t have any? You’ve heard it—people smiling and clapping through the song, but if you could look inside, the victory light is barely flickering. Life has a way of testing whether the words we sing are the life we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    34. The Death Of Ishbosheth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025
     | 88 views

    Second Samuel chapter 4 is a sobering warning to anyone tempted to “help God along.” It shows us what happens when fear replaces faith, when ambition overrides conscience, and when people wrap sinful actions in religious language and expect God’s blessing in return.

    The Death of Ishbosheth December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 4 When God’s Will Is Used as an Excuse for Sin One of the most dangerous phrases a Christian can utter is this: “God understands why I had to do it this way.” Those words have justified betrayal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Gracious Blessings On The Platform Of God's Mercy

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,326 views

    God is a faithful God and full of mercy. He is willing to show His mercy to those who will diligently seek Him wholeheartedly, and who are willing to turn to Him in righteousness.

    GRACIOUS BLESSINGS ON THE PLATFORM OF GOD'S MERCY Study Text: Hebrews 4:16. Introduction - Man doesn’t always get what he requires, pursues or deserves, but what the mercy of God delivers to him: Romans 9:16. - Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the species that always ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Two Builders Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,137 views

    This passage applies to all people. Whether we make our living in construction or not, we are all builders. Each day we live we are building something that will one day be evaluated by the Master Builder.

    The Two Builders Matthew 7: 24-27 We have come to the conclusion of the longest recorded message in Scripture our Lord preached: The Sermon on the Mount. It has been an insightful journey; much of what we have considered has been very familiar to us, but it has been challenging as well. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of Joy (A Joyful Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022
     | 4,003 views

    How can we be full of joy and at the same time be hopeful when we are in the midst of pandemic and war? I always pray that we can find joy in times like this as we search for the true meaning of joy. Let us all find the voice of joy in our lives.

    Good morning and we welcome everyone to our 1st Sunday for the month of March 2022 with a monthly theme “A Joyful Hope” with our theme verse found in Romans 12:12 Romans 12:12 NLT Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. "Be joyful in hope." This means ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible