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    Love What Matters Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 869 views

    God's love is eternal and unconditional, unlike the temporary and conditional love of the world. We must make a daily decision to choose God's love and values over worldly desires.

    Imagine you're starving, and you have a choice between a candy bar and a healthy meal. The candy bar might taste good for a moment, but it won't fill you up or give you the nutrients you need. That's like choosing the world's temporary pleasures over God's lasting love. That's like choosing the ...read more

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    Tests Of Christian Togetherness

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 13, 2021
     | 2,666 views

    1 of 1. The apostle Paul described some foundational commonalities of belief that draw God’s people together. What commonalities of belief lie behind any ‘home-coming’(or any gathering) of God’s people? 7 Tests Of Christian Togetherness are Shared...

    TESTS Of CHRISTIAN TOGETHERNESS—Galatians 3:22-29 Attention: Homecoming is a time for... A. Regathering—with our brothers & sisters in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, learn, sing, give, & fellowship with our brothers & sisters in Christ. B. Recollection—Fond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020
     | 2,106 views

    5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Day

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
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    Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable and unavoidable appointment—Judgement Day.

    JUDGEMENT DAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Judah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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    Judah’s life is a powerful testimony of transformation. Though he made many mistakes, his willingness to repent and take responsibility led to his rise as a leader. His story is a reminder that our past does not define our future if we are willing to change and walk in obedience to God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAH – ANCESTOR OF JESUS CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:35 – “And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the Lord: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.” Supporting Texts: Genesis 37:26-27, Genesis 38:1-30, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018
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    Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Transfer Of Power

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001
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     | 12,340 views

    What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

    A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    'your God Will Be My God'

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005
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     | 7,852 views

    Ruth chose to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem, declaring "Your God will be my God". That decision had results far beyonf what Ruth might have draemed possible

    Ruth 2:1-20a In that reading from Ruth tonight, we actually had quite a big chunk of that book of four chapters, which has been described as of the most charming stories ever written. Certainly it sits here in the midst of the history books of the Old Testament, and it seems something very ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Going Fishin'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,229 views

    We must decide to do the job we have been told to do or not, and if we choose not to, we must be aware that we will be held totally accountable for that decision.

    Have you ever gone fishing? Even if you don’t plan on catching anything, there is nothing nicer than sitting in the warmth of the summer sun, watching your line float across the water, and noticing how everything is easy, not rushed, and well, very peaceful, just the way God wanted the world to be ...read more

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    One Nation Under___?

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 556 ratings
     | 63,425 views

    This timely message examines the historical and biblical perspective of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to make the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of the reference to being a nation "under God."

    ONE NATION UNDER? Prov. 14:34; Psalm 33:12 June 30, 2002 • Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,797 views

    Without a conscious decision to make God the most important part of your life - without the Helmet of Salvation - you allow the devil to attack your unprotected mind, and you WILL be deceived.

    The Helmet of Salvation [Read Ephesians 6:10-18] How many of you are bothered by the demons in Hell this morning? The rest of you need to get saved. · The moment you turn to Christ, Hell has your name on a bulletin board, and the more you serve your Savior, the bigger your name gets on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose You This Day

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 30,946 views

    Joshua preached the same as his mentor Moses that man must make a decision to serve God or the world, and the message is the same today. Who will you choose? The choice is yours to make.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Choose You This Day Joshua 24:14-16 Intro: Joshua calls the people of Israel together right after they conquer Canaan and take the land. He puts before them the choice of whether they will serve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New And Renewed Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 12, 2006
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     | 3,980 views

    After cleaning the store, it is time to add new merchandise to the shelves. Today we look at two decisions that we can make that will offer us a new or a renewed Christian life.

    Intro.: When it is time to get the store ready for Christmas, we begin by cleaning it up. 1. Then we move on and beginning to put new merchandise on the shelves. 2. “New” is nothing new for us a believers. - We have experienced a new birth (I Pet 1:3) - In Christ, we are a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 3,177 views

    When we make decisions according to a results model, we will find we have walked away from God’s plan and are lumbering down the path of ultimate destruction.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain the results of every decision we made, before we made it?! 1. college choice, career path, stock purchase, marriage partner, location, etc. 2. we are obsessed with results, and the marketing community knows this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    The Garden of Gethsemane was in many ways the deepst crisis of the Passion of Jesus Christ. What can we learn from observation our great High Priest at this moment of tremendous decision?

    Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Intro: It’s fitting that we should look this morning at the greatest example of the application of Philippians 4:6-7 that anyone will ever see. PP Phil 4:6-7 1. if anyone ever had a reason to be anxious, troubled, worried, it was Jesus Christ just minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free