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  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 17, 2021
     | 1,311 views

    What’s the point of gaining the whole world but forfeiting our own self? What’s the point indeed? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/sTwCeYyes44]

    Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-25 And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue: A Key To Harmonious Living SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 440 views

    This sermon explores the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely. It emphasizes the need for self-control in speech to promote harmony and avoid destruction.

    Lately, there has been a lot of negative news surrounding the Catholic church, particularly regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by priests. While I do not condone these actions, it saddens me because the world is watching and may view the church as hypocritical. However, there is another ...read more

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    Breaking Chains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 878 views

    Encourage us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to prioritize His Kingdom above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive deep into a scripture that calls us to examine our hearts and priorities. Our focus is Mark 12:30, which says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." This verse is ...read more

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    Resting Is Hard Work PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 566 views

    Explores the concept of spiritual rest in God, its relevance in our lives, and our responsibility to embrace and live in this rest.

    Good morning, cherished family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to be still and know that He is God. In the hustle and bustle of life, it's so easy to lose sight of the peace and rest that our Father so generously offers us. We are often caught up ...read more

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    God's Wisdom Always Trumps Man's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 503 views

    The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's wisdom over worldly wisdom, and calls for unity in the church under Christ's banner.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to turn our hearts and minds together towards the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, a day to rejoice and be glad in it. We find ourselves today ...read more

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    Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

    Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stand Strong In Spiritual Battle – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on May 2, 2016
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     | 8,088 views

    We are going to get into the most essential but most overlooked aspects of our lives; the spiritual side of Christianity. Spiritual warfare, spiritual aspects of eternity, the supernatural and what God shows us through His word and His Holy Spirit about our destiny.

    Comfort says, “If I did not tell you these things it would be like a doctor not telling you that you have cancer and you would die a slow and painful death unaware of your true circumstances.” Many people disregard spiritual warfare, spiritual influence and the unseen realms altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,223 views

    In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

    When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

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    The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020
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     | 7,155 views

    The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

    Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

    “Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,140 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,702 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believers 2 Natures

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 14, 2022
     | 1,111 views

    Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ.

    The Believers Two Natures Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ. In Romans The Apostle Paul said it Like this For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    War: What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

    War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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