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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,833 views

    Do we really feel blessed when we are persecuted?

    A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white shark. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who swims across the pool!” He never had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Get Sick

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 17,214 views

    Scripture does not minimize pursuing medical care, but it maximizes praying with faith.

    At the conclusion of the service today, we are going to act upon the Word of God. Therefore, I appeal to you to listen and engage with me completely. In a few minutes, we are going to be part of God doing many miracles here today. We are going to be a part of many people: *Being healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,712 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand.

    "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Big Three Of Christian Living PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 708 views

    This sermon explores how we can emulate Stephen's unwavering faith, grace, power, and divine wisdom in the face of trials and opposition.

    Hello, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where we can pause from the clamor of the world and tune our hearts to the gentle whisper of our Father. We find ourselves today in the company of Stephen, a man of God whose life was a radiant testimony of faith, a ...read more

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    God’s Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 819 ratings
     | 130,309 views

    God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

    God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Completing Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,084 views

    Our lives find meaning and completeness if we first recognize what God has already done in us, if we see that God never stops working in any life, and if we devote ourselves to His purposes.

    If I were to take you to my home this afternoon, I could show you a parable of the human condition. My house would tell you a whole lot about our family, of course, but it also would tell you about the whole human problem. You see, our house is unfinished. It is incomplete. Oh, it was built in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nine Pillars Of The Christian Home"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,962 views

    Proverbs 9:1 states that wisdom "builds her house upon pillars." This message names each one of the pillars by one of the fruits of the Spirit and makes applicationz to what it takes to build a Christian home.

    “Nine Pillars of the Christian Home” Text: Proverbs Chapter 9 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understan

    Ten Steps of Christian Maturity Ephesians 4:15 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Like A Tapestry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 101 views

    Following Jesus means trusting Him through every joy and trial, knowing He leads us, shapes us, and walks with us every step of the way.

    Some days feel like a string of small skirmishes—spilled coffee on the way out the door, a terse email that stings, headlines that weigh heavy. Other days carry a deeper ache—an empty chair at the table, a diagnosis you didn’t see coming, a door closed that you prayed would open. In moments like ...read more

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    Roles And Responsibilities In Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 265 ratings
     | 28,033 views

    On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place.

    On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place. Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana in a ceremony watched by an estimated audience of 750 million people worldwide. 4500 pots of fresh flowers lined the route to St. Paul's cathedral. 2500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts And Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 435 views

    Spiritual gifts are powerful expressions of God’s grace, meant to equip the Church for its divine assignment. But gifts alone are not enough. Without maturity, they can become tools of pride, division, or confusion.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2012
     | 2,936 views

    3 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-III—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Apointed - Adopted - Accepted.

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    The thgrilling and challenging life for the Christian, and all in God’s plan for us.

    Appointed - Adopted - Accepted I. APPOINTED TO PURITY 4. He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. a) NECESSARY TO ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE Psalm 24:3&4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Christian Goes To School Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    Part 13 in a Sermon Series oon the 119th Psalm

    When the Christian Goes to School Part 13 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 8, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Introduction In the last few weeks our family, like many others in our community have been caught up in High School graduation. It brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist