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  • Jerry Rittenhouse avatar

    Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #1 People And Their Problems

    Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 4, 2019
     | 5,336 views

    Friends - We all have four opponents, and over these 4 weeks we will find out how to deal with each one as God wants.

    VIDEO: KING AND COUNTRY “FIGHT ON FIGHTER” VIDEO: BOXING INTRO SCRIPTURE SLIDE: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. MAIN SLIDE: FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT Friends - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Beginning - Ordered Steps Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2024
     | 2,132 views

    From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can choose our own.

    2024.01.21. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING, ORDERED STEPS William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,866 views

    We have access to resources far more powerful than the internet. Yet, we choose instead to trust our wisdom and our ability.

    Technology can be an amazing instrument when we need help. I needed to install a new cabin filter in my car and I wanted to make sure I did it correctly. So, I searched YouTube and it gave me step by step instructions of how to do it. Through the internet, we have pretty much a direct line to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Integrity

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 7, 2025
     | 173 views

    Integrity is more than honesty; it is the unwavering commitment to righteousness when no one is watching. It is choosing God’s standard over our convenience.

    The Power of Integrity - Genesis 39:1-15 Two weeks ago, we reflected on the life of Joseph. Even in the darkest valleys, the Lord was with him. Today, we will focus on a critical trait that not only sustained Joseph through adversity but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Inside Society Without Letting Society Get Inside Of You Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    How can we infiltrate our culture without letting it’s values infiltrate us? Daniel and his friends faced this issue...

    One of the questions thoughtful Christians often ask when we’re trying to live incarnationally – putting flesh on the gospel – is how far should we go in accommodating ourselves to our culture? What’s OK for a Christian to do and what’s not when we’re trying to reach people where we are? For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stumbling Blocks And Stepping Stones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 117 views

    This sermon urges believers to choose love over judgment, removing obstacles for others and fostering a gentle, supportive community that reflects Christ’s kindness.

    Friends, welcome. Take a breath. Let your shoulders drop a bit. I don’t know what you carried in today—opinions that feel heavy, tensions that won’t unwind, or that low ache that comes from wishing people saw things your way. Church can feel like a crowded dinner table where everyone brings a ...read more

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    Do We Really Want To Know And To Do The Will Of God? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
     | 10,085 views

    Do we want to do good in our eyes or in the eyes of God? We do not get to choose. It is all about God's will, not ours.

    Back 1949, a notorious gangster named Mickey Cohen, who was the big crime boss in Los Angeles with close ties to the Mafia, he attended a Christian meeting in Beverly Hills. The meeting was being led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. Graham was just starting out in evangelism and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Social Ethics: Drinking Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    There is great debate on whether Christians should consume alcohol. Here is why I choose not to drink, even though this is a matter of Christian liberty.

    “Drinking” Introduction: In the Bible there is much ambiguity involved with the topic of drinking. In fact it is so ambiguous that it falls under realm of a matter of opinion. However, I think it is important for us to determine whether a Christian should drink. Before I begin it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not About Me...it's All About Him

    Contributed by Steven Morris on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,512 views

    God is the One who has the right to decide what we do when we choose to accept Him as our personal Savior.

    "It’s not about me…It’s all about Him!" Revelation 4:11 & Revelation 3:20- "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were" "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Way Or The Highway? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2010
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     | 7,398 views

    God gives a gift, which is the Gospel of Christ, but allows people to choose to either live by faith with this Gospel or live away from God.

    How many of you know what brainwashing is?? Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. This is done by controlling the results of certain actions or by drugs. Do you think God wants to brainwash people? Let’s answer this by reviewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Will Versus Our Will

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2021
     | 5,355 views

    Do we have ANY choice or is every aspect of our lives already been predetermined by God? Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and purposes are?

    Today I want to talk about God’s Will vs. Our Will. We are taught from the Bible that God gives us a free will. It is ours to choose. Sometimes what we choose is good and in the will of God, and other times what we choose is dead wrong. Maybe this message will answer a few of your questions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mothers Day 2008

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    There are many famous names in the bible and many character studies we could choose but none that will reveal the heart of God as clearly as the study of the mothers of the bible.

    Mothers Day 2008 God has given us our bible to teach us the most important lessons about living as human beings. God has given us our mothers so that we might learn the process of becoming a loving human being. There are many famous names in the bible and many character studies we could choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Day Jesus Wept Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 207 ratings
     | 67,679 views

    Odd things about this story: Why does the Bible tells us "Jesus wept"? And why didn’t Jesus "show up" a few days earlier and make sure Lazarus didn’t die? Why allow this close personal friend to die, and allow his friends and family to mourn?

    OPEN: Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more graves. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is My Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    During the lockdown we have realised how many are real friends, how many are fake friends, how many have called us often enquiring about our families, health, jobs, and how many were really cared and supported in their difficulties and pains during this pandemic, COVID-19.

    Jesus is my Pandemic Identity (Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 16:13-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, I would like to start my reflection with a question: what is my pandemic identity as a Christian? In this digital world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

    Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist