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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Choosing God’s Choice

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024
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    Is there any guide that would help us to choose what is right in God’s eyes? And if we have an idea of God’s choices, should we not consider them the best option for us to have? What are some choices then that are in line with the Sovereign Will of God?

    "So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Christ's Witness

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Apr 13, 2024
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    If you were called as a witness for Christ, what would you stay? Are you prepared to take the stand?

    If you’re going to tell people about Christ, you have to make it personal. What better way than to tell people what you’ve seen and how it’s impacted you personally. Relating what you’ve experienced is at the heart of being a witness. Why is this so important? Because you’ve just made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Life Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Dec 29, 2024
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    “Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus.

    “Life Through Jesus” “Life Through Jesus:” this statement speaks of a theme that of which believers of Jesus focus on love, connection, and living as followers of Christ. The verses we are going to be looking at this morning emphasize love as the foundation of life in Jesus. 1. The Command to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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    Win As Many As Possible

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2025
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    If we look at the world as the Lord does, we will, like the apostle Paul, see every person as one for whom Christ died, a person whom the Lord loves and desires to be in His family.

    Alba 6-29-2025 WIN AS MANY AS POSSIBLE I Corinthians 9:19-23 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
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    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supernatural #5: Why Signs And Wonders? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 9, 2009
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    Why does God want us to contend for signs and wonders and healings and miracles in the church, and how do we see more of them in our lives?

    SUPERNATURAL #5: WHY SIGNS AND WONDERS? INTRO TO THEME: • This is our fifth week in the book of Acts, and we will continue studying through this book of the Bible until the Lord releases us to move on to something else. • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Need To Be Helpers In God’s House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2015
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    What church people should do as Christians.

    WE NEED TO BE HELPERS IN GOD’S HOUSE There were always been a faithful few we need to increase this number. In the last days there is a desperate need for workers. 2nd Cor. 8: 23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle With Giant Despair Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
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    All men and women who are Christians will fight with depression at times in their walk with God. We can look at Elijah's struggles and find helpful ways to contend with it.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 12 Giants Under Junipers TEXT: 1 Kings 19:4 1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Word Of Praise (The Doxology)

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 22, 2021
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    Jude sounds a warning of danger and he issues a call to action. He calls on the Called, the Beloved, the Kept for Jesus Christ to "earnestly contend for the faith".

    A doxology is a short prayer or hymn of praise that extols the glory and majesty of God. Originally Jude (the brother of Jesus) planned to write about the "common salvation" V3 of the Brethren, but God changed his direction. God wanted us to know the reality and the danger of ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

    Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006
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     | 2,838 views

    A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

    Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,416 views

    Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

    One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
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    An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

    “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    What Subject Did Jesus Speak On More Than Any Other?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
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    A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

    A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, this parable is about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed