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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Path To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019
     | 10,222 views

    “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

    “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Difficulty's That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money

    Difficulty’s That People Have When Doing Their Best To Live For God Sunday March 11, 2001 Matthew 6:24 24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Let’s bow our heads. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Woes Upon The Privileged

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2012
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     | 7,037 views

    Today, we are told that humankind is getting better, and that we are also better. But that is not correct, since in the past, there were times when all men knew about God, and most men worshiped Him. That was true for generations after Adam left the Gard

    Woes Upon the Privileged I have titled my message, “Jesus Pronounces Woes Upon the Privileged”. By privileged, I don’t mean those who are wealthy and prominent or those who are members of the upper classes; but I am referring to those who have had the privilege of hearing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bartimaeus: Mercy And Faith

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,506 views

    The encounter of the "blind beggar" (Bartimaeus) with Jesus teaches us the importance of seeking mercy and living out our faith!

    JESUS IS ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM WHERE HE WILL GIVE HIS LIFE AS THE ATONING SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. HE IS FOCUSED. HE IS ON A PASSIONATE MISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER. ALONG THE WAY, HE CONTINUES TO SHOW THE LOVE OF THE FATHER TO CHILDREN, THROUGH HEALINGS, TEACHINGS, EXPELLING DEAMONS, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Waiting On God's Goodness Lamentations 3:25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024
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     | 780 views

    Lamentations 3:25 calls us to understand and experience God's goodness. May we be filled with hope and assurance amidst trials and tribulations.

    Transformed by Truth: Waiting on God's Goodness Lamentations 3:25 Introduction Today, we will delve into Lamentations 3:25 and explore how this profound verse calls us to understand and experience God's goodness. Our passage today is filled with hope and assurance amidst trials and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Passover Reward 9/11 And The Passover

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,220 views

    Let's see how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to the Bible's Passover in Exodus.

    10 September 2023. The Journey Begins FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A God’s Passover Reward 9/11 and the Passover Today, I want to delve into a comparison that may seem unusual at first glance. Still, it carries a profound message for us all: how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Two Types Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,345 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

    Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Fear Of God” For Today.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 21,852 views

    What it means to practice “The fear of God” for today’s Christian. Is this an archaic thing or is it still applicable for today? And if so, how can we practice it.

    “The fear of God” for today. By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC 13 Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Eccl. 12:13,14 (NLT) “Fear God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Obedience

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,913 views

    God saved you and me for a purpose. Most of the time we concentrate on How to be saved, we also need to discover Why we are saved.

    OBEDIENCE When I was in school, the thing that could strike fear in the hearts of almost every student was the Pop Quiz. The unannounced examination is a great way for the student to know, “am I getting what the teacher is teaching?” In our evangelism studies, we were given a question that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    I Need More Love! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

    Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unique Physique Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    If we will trade in our own demands and expectations for Christ’s meekness, we will discover a strength that can change this world.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Between The Mountains

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    Just as mountains and valleys are part of our natural landscape, so are they part of the believers journey on earth.

    BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS "14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly and bring disaster upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.” 2 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flesh Wounds Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
     | 6,659 views

    “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really is. Recovery begins when y

    Angels & Demons: flesh wounds Romans 7:18-25 “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Purity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,262 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to pursue purity in their lives, relationships, and personal conduct, guided by discernment and wisdom in a world that often blurs moral lines.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely to fill a building, but to fill our hearts with the Word of God. We assemble here, not because ...read more

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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Being To Friendly With The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 3,801 views

    In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

    Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist