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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,235 views

    Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 19,973 views

    Encouragement to believers not to give up in the struggle,

    Galatians 6: 4 Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. 5 For we are each responsible for our own conduct. 6 Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Marks Of Maturity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,973 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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    Faith Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,890 views

    The more we trust God to sustain us, the more protection we will have against the enemy of our souls. The greater the trust, the greater our shield against the attacks of the enemy.

    Faith under Fire Ephesians 6:13-16 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,220 views

    True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

    Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guided, Guarded, And Guaranteed Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2016
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     | 10,484 views

    Paul offers another example for the church to follow, guiding their faith. He offers a word of caution, seeking to guard them from apostasy. Finally he offers a word of comfort regarding the Lord's return, a guarantee for the believer.

    Guided, Guarded, and Guaranteed Philippians 3: 17-21 A young boy looked up at his grandfather and wondered aloud, "Grandpa, how do you live for Jesus?" The respected grandfather stooped down and quietly told the boy, "Just watch." As the years went by the grandfather was an example to the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Get Real Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 10, 2016
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     | 7,723 views

    If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others

    “When the calling is clear, walk away from the castle” When reality sets in: Leaving security for possibility <<refer to surveys—read them all—great ideas… some of you are waiting on us… but we’re waiting on you>> Stories: - Leaving comfortable gig to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Inside The Mind

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013
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     | 6,477 views

    Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

    Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Voice Of Joy (A Joyful Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022
     | 4,069 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

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    Perspective And Persuasion (March 20, 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,264 views

    Unlike Agrippa, Festus would not have been familiar with the prophets, like Agrippa because he was not as familiar with the Jewish religion. Paul was speaking soberly about his subject.

    ACTS 26: 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains." PERSPECTIVE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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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
     | 8,414 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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    True Disciple Series

    Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019
     | 4,232 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
     | 5,460 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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    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 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
     | 1,110 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