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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    God’s Amazing Character That Will Inspire And Motivate Us To Persevere. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,826 views

    God’s Expectations May Surprise Us, but They Do Make Sense

    Every manufacturer designs his product with the right components, engineered to fulfil the function that the product is created to perform. In essence, the purpose of the product dictates the mechanical and engineering components required to fulfil the manufacturer's intent. This principle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Inheritance Any Parent Can Leave Is Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,344 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    It has been said that children are a great comfort in your old age, and they also help you reach it faster! Wise parenting and grand parenting is when each generation passes the baton of Biblical values on to the next generation. It is my strong desire and hope that I will not drop the baton in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing The Gifts Within Us SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 677 views

    Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. These fruits are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

    Today, we will explore the topic of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are all blessed with these fruit, but it is our responsibility to nurture and develop them. These fruit are positive characteristics and gifts that we cannot manufacture on our own. They are essential for us to ...read more

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    Why God Is Not A “helicopter God” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,805 views

    God loves me too much to save me from all of my struggles

    Most of you are probably familiar with the term “helicopter parent”. But just in case you aren’t, this short video does a pretty good job of showing what that term means. [Show “Copter Mommy” video] Although helicopter parenting might seem harmless, it seems like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses Instead Of Service Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 583 ratings
     | 161,253 views

    When God calls Moses he offered excuses instead of service and so do we at times.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 5 “Excuses Instead of Service” Exodus 3:10-15, 4: 1-17 Dr. John R. Hamby Why is that we feel that we can offer excuses when it comes to things of the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lydia: The Business Woman Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,016 views

    Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

    LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Doh! I Knew You Were Like That! Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    What happens when Nineveh doesn’t fall? What happens when God does something I don’t like? What happens when my theology doesn’t sit comfortably with God’s Word? What happens when he shows me that my priorities may be religious, but they’re not his?

    Introduction Many have been rejoicing that former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic has at last been arrested and brought to trial. Accused of terrible war crimes, of genocide at Srebrenitsa, of more. If convicted of these crimes, is prison a strong enough sentence for this man? Many long for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Name Change Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,021 views

    For the most part, names don’t mean much today; they are chosen because the parents like the way they sound, and many names are picked out of books that list every conceivable name. But that’s not how it was in the Old Testament. Names were significant i

    4-7-03 Title: A Name Change Text: “Then the man said, ‘Your name will no linger be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with god and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living To Your True Potential (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,101 views

    This sermon looks at Christian character triats which we will maniest when we are living to our true potential

    ROMANS 12:9 – 21. LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (PART 2). LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (IN THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH) THE CALL UPON US WAS ONE OF PERSONAL CONSECRATION TO GOD IN THE LIGHT OF HIS MERCY. WE ARE CALLED TO BE A TRANSFORMING INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hey, Bro!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
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     | 2,350 views

    The most macho of men in the world are those with whom a woman can know she is safe, respected, and treasured to be protected from anything that could spoil her. Every sister needs that kind of brother.

    Hey, Bro! Text: 1 Timothy 5:2 The Word of God in 1 Timothy 5:2 is God’s roadmap for relationships between young men and women. He says, "Treat the younger women as sisters, with absolute purity." That’s not how our culture tells young men to treat young women. It’s more like "treat the young women ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mayhem To Avoid Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    WE SHOULD EMBRACE MENTORING, BECAUSE OF THE MAYHEM IT WILL HELP US AVOID.

    a mayhem to avoid September 21, 2008 Titus 1:10-16 INTRODUCTION Mayhem – a state of rowdy disorder. Often reflects the shape of our lives. Too many challenging events, crises, and problems lead us to a meltdown point. Too many bills, too many responsibilities, too much pressure ultimately we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Is Your Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

    ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,933 views

    How you will be perceived tomorrow begins today.

    1 Samuel 3:1-13 “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” October 15, 2023 Have you ever heard me say that mean old people were mean young people? Though I do realized that pain has a way of changing ones behavior. That is why I often say that, “hurting people, hurt people.” What that means is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleashing Joy: A Way Of Life.

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 9, 2019
     | 3,104 views

    Joy is something to be lived out in the life of a Christian. This message challenges Christians to develop the character in their life that will produce the spiritual fruit of joy, using the very familiar, yet simple, recipe of Jesus, Others, Yourself.

    My family was recently visiting Disney, a place where dreams come true and joy is found. It was interesting watching other families share our experience. It was hot, crowded, long lines, expensive food. I realized you can be in a place where everything is supposed to be magical and yet be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 338 views

    Delay is often one of God's greatest tools for shaping destiny. Though painful, it refines us, develops character, increases our faith, and aligns us with God’s perfect will.

    DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED 1 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 60:22 INTRODUCTION: Delay is never easy to endure, especially when our expectations are high, our prayers seem unanswered, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God