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  • Vince Miller avatar

    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Less Religion And More Faith

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 16, 2016
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    LESS RELIGION AND MORE FAITH

    LESS RELIGION AND MORE FAITH Matthew 20: 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Difficult Week?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2017
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    Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. “We’ve all had difficult weeks.” Moreover, m

    What’s In A Difficult Week? Luke 22:39-46NKJB Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servanthood 2020

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020
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    As a believer, the best way to belong is to be a servant of Christ. We can our most joy out of being Christ-like.

    Servanthood 2020 Finding where we belong John 13:1-17 Introduction- Good morning- if you would turn to John chapter 13 I have been praying for this day and desiring to see us back in worship. It is good to see everyone. I know that we will not have normal as we knew normal, but that can be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
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    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024
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    The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
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    2 Corinthians 5:7 teaches us to live by believing, not by seeing. In a world where sight often deceives, our faith in God provides clarity and assurance.

    "Walking by Faith, Not by Sight" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom of 2 Corinthians 5:7 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Call to Faith Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) - "For we live by believing and not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: Why Is This Happening? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023
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    In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments of uncertainty and hardship, and we may find ourselves asking the question, "Why is this happening?" Today, let's delve into the wisdom of Scripture, particularly Romans 8:28

    "Visionary View: Why is This Happening?" Dear brothers and sisters, In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments of uncertainty and hardship, and we may find ourselves asking the question, "Why is this happening?" Today, let's delve into the wisdom of Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preach The Word, Stay The Course 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024
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    Paul's solemn charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is a powerful reminder of our responsibility as believers to uphold and proclaim God's truth in a world that often rejects it.

    Preach the Word, Stay the Course 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Introduction: Today, we turn to Paul's solemn charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-4. This passage is a powerful reminder of our responsibility as believers to uphold and proclaim God's truth in a world that often rejects it. Let's read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory On Every Side  Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
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    "Victory on Every Side" is a promise of comprehensive success in all areas of life—spiritual, emotional, financial, and relational.

    Title: VICTORY ON EVERY SIDE  By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 8:6  Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:7, Psalm 118:15-16, 1 John 5:4. INTRODUCTION Victory is the heritage of every believer in Christ. The Bible assures us that no matter the challenges, trials, or battles we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Suffering has a purpose in our lives, as it expands our faith, sanctifies us, and makes us savory to the world around us.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something we all face in life: suffering. Yeah, I know it's not the most fun topic, but stick with me, because I promise it's important. We all go through tough times, and sometimes it's hard to see why. But guess what? God has a plan for all of it, and He's using it ...read more

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    We Are Conquerors Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us, and we can overcome challenges in our lives because Jesus has already conquered sin and death.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something the fact that we're conquerors because Jesus conquered death and sin. So, whatever you're dealing with right now, remember that you can overcome it because Jesus has already overcome! Now, let me show you something. You see this broken chain? It's like the ...read more

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    A Miraculous Birth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 592 views

    Just like Mary, we are chosen to be dwelling places for God. However, we often face obstacles of unworthiness, unbelief, and unwillingness that hinder the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

    In the Bible, Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit did something amazing in Mary. She became pregnant with Jesus, even though she was a virgin. She was just a regular girl, but she became the mother of Jesus. That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, right? And just like Mary, God wants to do ...read more

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  • Dennis Nolan avatar

    Where Are You Heading?

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 26, 2006
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    The challenge and cost of following Jesus

    Where are you heading? 2/4/06 Luke 9: 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people there did not welcome him, because he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deepening Your Faith Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,160 views

    A challenge to give generously to the Lord.

    The apostle Peter writes, But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day” (2 Peter 3:8 NRSV). An economist who read this verse was quite amazed and talked to God about it. “Lord, is it true that a thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist