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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Word 9: Truth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    Fish fables, politicians, it seems acceptable and expecte for people to lie today. God clealy calls us to truth and Jesus echos it with be people of honesty and integrity. IF we are God’s people we should be known as people of truth!

    The Ten Commandments: Ten Words The World needs to hear Word Nine: Truth Intro: Long before the great fish fables, long before politician became a synonym for liar, liar, God gave this ninth word. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The original context of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Not Always Easy

    Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,136 views

    This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

    I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 646 views

    1 Peter 2:19 encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: Suffering for Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Introduction Today, we are diving into a challenging yet profoundly transformative truth found in 1 Peter 2:19. This verse encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dreamers And Destiny Haters Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026
     | 6 views

    Destiny haters are individuals who resist, oppose, or envy God’s purpose in the life of a dreamer. Yet, divine dreams cannot be destroyed when God is the author.

    DREAMERS AND DESTINY HATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Key Verse: “And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.” (Genesis 37:4) Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:17-19; Proverbs 4:23; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just The Messenger Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    2nd in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" A look at our role as spiritual leaders in the lives of others/evangelism.

    THOMAS MONAGHAN IS FOUNDER , PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC. FROM 1970 - 1985, DOMINO’S GREW FROM A SMALL DEBT RIDDEN CHAIN TO THE SECOND LARGEST PIZZA COMPANY IN AMERICA, WITH SALES OVER A BILLION DOLLARS. WHEN ASKED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE PHENOMENAL GROWTH OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,387 views

    Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

    Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Father's Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    Emphasize the importance of a father's instruction, the benefits of following his advice, and the significance of a father's example in living out the teachings for their children.

    Hey everyone! I'm so glad you could join us today as we dive into the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. I recently came across a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think really speaks to our topic today: "Train up a child in the way he should go — but be sure you go that way yourself." It's not ...read more

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    Brotherly Kindness - It Changes Me! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
     | 8,506 views

    It is amazing how genuine kindness and love touches others! Equally amazing to me is why we fail to express love or receive love until the most desperate kind of circumstances sweep over us.

    Series: “Becoming a Complete Christian” Message # 7 TEXT - 2 Peter 1: 3-8 Becoming Complete Disciples, developing conduct and character that reflect those of our Master, Jesus Christ. Complete disciples, the Bible teaches us, must first have a spiritual transformation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Friendship In Home Groups SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,159 views

    Exploring the importance of home cell groups

    In the early church, believers gathered not only in the temple but also in homes, breaking bread together and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This practice of meeting in small groups, known as home cell groups, holds great significance for us today. Let's explore ten benefits of home cell ...read more

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    A Promise You Can Stand On

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 15,747 views

    God promised that if we learn to endure our sufferings, we will end up at hope and we won’t be disappointed.

    A Promise You Can Stand On Have you ever read the Peanut’s cartoon where Charlie Brown is telling his problems to Schroeder? To comfort Charlie Brown Schroeder says, "Don’t be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,210 views

    The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

    Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025
     | 415 views

    Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

    HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persevere Until You Win

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,133 views

    perseverance is being content in the period of temptations and sufferings and pains and fruitfulness, you become more stronger when you persevere

    ** perseverance__persistent determination ** perseverance is a behavior ** perseverance is the result of a long trial or suffering ** when life brings us pain, failure and shame, we persevere with hope ** ( James 1:4) ** the will to go forward brings the maturity of a christian. ** when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With The Tough Stuff Of Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011
     | 9,864 views

    Everyone deals with some type of problems in life. We need to lean on Jesus to help us make it through

    Dealing with the Tough Stuff of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 June 19, 2011 Morning Service Introduction One of the classic baseball television shots comes from the 1975 World Series, in which NBC captured Carlton Fisk, jumping up and down, waving his arms, trying to coax his hit to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,803 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist