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  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "How To Handle Haters”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,229 views

    Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

    Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,585 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 9,690 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016
     | 5,830 views

    Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Cannot Have Enough Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,045 views

    We are to strive as individuals and part of a church family to love more and more.

    Introduction Today, we begin a new series that is based upon the prayer of the Apostle Paul to the church at Philippi. It was a prayer offered up to God for the people in the Philippian church. I know that we offer prayers for church members who are hurting but this prayer teaches that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight Fear With Fear Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018
     | 3,213 views

    Sixth message on the topic of fear from our series on Judges.

    Judges Series #15 L:ife Cycles “Fighting Fear with Fear” Part 6 Review I have sought to understand the topic of fear from a Biblical perspective over the past several weeks. The subject permeates Scripture from Adam in the book of Genesis to the tribulation in the book of Revelation. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Pressing On Unto Perfection

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    We have been born again but we are not perfect. We know we must strive for perfection but in what areas? This lesson also shows what aids are available in our striving for perfection.

    Pressing On Unto Perfection Conforming To Christ’s Image Introduction 1. Consider what it means to be ‘in Christ’: a. Those baptized into Christ have put on Christ: "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) b. Those in Christ have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Be Led Astray Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 26, 2015
     | 4,995 views

    If we live for God, we strive for righteous things that are His; but if we live for the devil, we strive for unholy things that are his. Our choice is simple, we must choose to live for God!

    Don’t be led astray 1 John Bible Study, Part 7 1 John 3:3-10 Introduction - John refers to the world suddenly not knowing who we are anymore (v1-3) -- Well, this is actually NOT the first time that this happened in scripture -- John 1:10-11, “He was in the world, and though the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Resolution Every Christian Should Make (And Keep)

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    We should continually resolve, or purpose in our hearts, to magnify God in our lives by praising and giving thanks to Him without ceasing.

    ONE RESOLUTION EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD MAKE (and keep) “Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalms 107:8-9 It is customary at the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shameless Audacious Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Aug 6, 2016
     | 8,497 views

    Praying with boldness and expecting God to answer is biblical. Shameless Audacious Prayer helps believers pray without ceasing until their prayers are answered.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene July 31, 2016 Sermon: Shameless Audacious Prayer Scripture: Luke 11:1-15, 1 Thessalonians, Psalm 84 INTRODUCTION – Shameless Audacious Prayer Shameless Audacious Prayer is essentially persistent prayer. We are told in 1 Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Lily Among The Thorns

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 4,704 views

    It never ceases to amaze me that when people start coming to Sunday School they talk about how much they learn from the Bible.

    Illus: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. • After explaining the commandment to, "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" • Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Lessons From A Leper Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    Can God’s grace reach to what seems to us and everone else ’the incurable’. Let’s learn some lessons about this from a leper.

    Northern Kingdom Living: Grace for the Incurable; (Lessons from a Leper) 2 Kings 5:1-14 What area have we been looking at the past few weeks? Kings; northern kingdom; what have we seen about these people? God’s people but living independent of Him; Our studies have been about: His response to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Purpose, Process And Promise

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 42,851 views

    God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are here not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life.

    Purpose, Process and Promise God has something significant for your life. Every life is a plan of God. You are not by chance or by accident. But you are here by divine providence this sermon is about the purpose, process and promise that God has for every life Purpose Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Listen For His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 266 views

    When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions of friends—but to the voice of God?

    Go! And Listen for His Voice - Proverbs 8:34 Introduction: Grabbing Attention Let me begin with a question: When was the last time you truly stopped, stilled your heart, and listened—not to the clamour of the world, not to the endless stream of social media notifications, not even to the opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Life's Goal

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,852 views

    This message talks about the most important goal each human-being should strive to attain.

    Text: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). What is a goal? A goal is something we work toward or an objective we have in our mind. For example, the objective in any type of race is to be the first to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church