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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Handling Criticism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 545 views

    Criticism is something that everyone faces at some point in their lives. It is a reality of living in a fallen world, where opinions are often shared freely, sometimes with little regard for how they may impact the individual receiving them.

    HANDLING CRITICISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 15:31-32 (NIV): "Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Jones avatar

    Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,885 views

    The world needs us to be stronger than ever.

    Acts 6:7-10, 7:46-60 Standing Firm In An Unsettled Day Here we see a man of God set up in His work serving God. He stood and preached, witnessed, was a defender of the faith, even to the point of death Some would say, "what a pastor", "he was a great evangelist", "If he lived today he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    In Times Like These Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 100,348 views

    God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

    IN TIMES LIKE THESE Luke 21:5-36 Big Idea: God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times. • War – Iraq , North Korea, last year India and Pakistan • Drought – US, Africa, North Korea, parts of China • Starvation – Africa, North ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preacher's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,060 views

    America needs clergy who are courageous enough to publicly teach what God's has to say about the issues of the day, whether it is popular or not. We need mighty Bible teachers who will take their stand, rebuke, correct and guide Americans to understand, "

    Preacher's Sacrifice The Ultimate Cost for Our Religious Freedom The Bible says, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:7-8) The song ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Prepare For Battle Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,538 views

    A description of the Armour of God

    It seems that we are constantly being barraged with images of battles being fought around the world. There hardly seems to be an evening that goes by without the news telling us of an armed conflict that is being fought over real estate, religion or resources. And we hear about it so much that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Open Your Eyes And Mouths As The End Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    Jesus gives us signs to look for prior to his coming. We’ll see how these signs were fulfilled in Jesus’, Luther’s, and our times, and how we are to respond

    November 2, 2003 Mark 13:5-11 5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rob Jansons avatar

    God Getting Personal Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    This is the first sermon in a ten-part series on Philippians which introduces the background adn theme of the book and also the style of studying a New Testament letter.

    This is a letter from Paul to the church in Philippi, a Roman city in Greece that Paul visited with Silas on his second missionary journey. This letter was written by Paul when he was in a Roman prison, very likely the last place he would be before his execution for being a Christian. It begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,425 views

    How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

    August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Testifying For Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2021
     | 2,884 views

    Paul preached the Gospel faithfully and without fear, fulfilling the Lord's call for his life to proclaim His name to the Gentiles and kings. The biography of Paul is being written, not so much as events unfold but as the Lord determines.

    LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened and encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We have been seeing in the book of Acts the fulfilment of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Jackson avatar

    Fourth Of July 2020: How Stands The City?

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 6, 2020
     | 5,226 views

    Thousands of years before any politician described America as a shining city on a hill, Jesus told his disciples that’s what they were supposed to be. So, how is that going for us?

    Good morning! If you have your Bibles, please turn to Matthew chapter 5. You probably were expecting me to say turn to the book of Mark, and I get that. But we are going to take a one week break from the book of Mark to talk about who we are as Christian Americans. Not American Christians, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Are You Ready To Fight The Enemy?

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 39,925 views

    Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country.

    Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment the attack was launched. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Battle Goes On

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,457 views

    The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

    Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,243 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Courage When Crisis Comes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 152 views

    Courage is faith refusing to yield to fear—God’s Spirit empowering us with power, love, and soundness in every crisis.

    I. When Fear Feels Bigger than Faith If you lose your money, you’ve lost a lot. If you lose your reputation, you’ve lost more. But if you lose your courage—you’ve lost everything. Fear has a thousand disguises: anxiety, hesitation, exhaustion, even polite excuses. It doesn’t always scream; ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist