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  • Glenn Arellano avatar

    Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

    Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Torn Between Two Loves

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,699 views

    This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

    Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,706 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,298 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy But Haughty – The Trap Of Spiritual Pride Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 23, 2025
     | 422 views

    "Spiritual pride is the most dangerous of all religious diseases. It feeds on orthodoxy, grows in the shadows of ministry, and disguises itself as righteousness while it quietly kills humility." — Jonathan Edwards

    Title: Holy but Haughty – The Trap of Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9–14 (ESV) “ He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Importance Of The One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 952 views

    This sermon emphasizes the immense joy in God's Kingdom when a lost soul is found, the value of each individual to God, and the transformative power of evangelism.

    Friends, let's dive into the heart of the Gospel today as we navigate through Luke 15:1-7, a powerful Scripture that brings to light the incredible joy of the Kingdom of God, the immense value of a single lost soul, and the transformative power of evangelism. As Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of ...read more

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    Worshiping The True Living God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 974 views

    Encourages us to live a life of true worship, seeking the Spirit and serving in truth daily, as God desires from His worshipers.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this place of comfort and community, a sanctuary where we gather to share in the Word of God and to seek His wisdom and guidance. It is a joy and a privilege to join you today as we turn our hearts and minds to the profound and inspiring words of John 4:23-24, a passage ...read more

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    God Or King?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

    God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013
     | 17,548 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 15, 2013
     | 5,928 views

    Bodily exercise has its benefits, but godliness is profitable for anything worthwhile you can think of. Part 1 of a 2 part series on godliness and contentment.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series: Sermon 1 in 2-part series “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

    The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Recovery

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 28,158 views

    When sin strikes, it may wilt us, however there is a time for recovery.

    1 Samuel 30:18-19 – “And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.” “And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.” l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Principle Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    If we are going to be effective in evangelism, we must know the soil we are planting the Word into.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The way we build God’s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church other than to reach people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Till It & Keep It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 554 views

    Trust in God's abundant grace and providence, as He lovingly provides for all our needs and cares for us more than we can imagine.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful message of God's abundant grace, the importance of tending to our spiritual lives, and the assurance that God's providence is enough for each and every one of us. As author and preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, "Grace puts its ...read more

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