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  • Jason Smith avatar

    Loving One Another With Modesty

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,100 views

    This lesson challenges you to ask yourself the hard questions about why you wear what you wear

    This morning I will be speaking on the subject of modesty. This is an important topic that affects EVERY person here in some way, but it is unfortunately at times a divisive topic, especially when considering specific applications. My prayer for the lesson this morning is that we understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victory In Defeat Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2019
     | 10,176 views

    If you want to experience victory in the place of defeat, trust in the Lord; obey the Lord; and give yourself to Him again.

    Bryan Link, from Toronto, Canada, did a double-take recently when he looked at an old pothole in his neighborhood and thought he saw weeds. Upon closer examination, they turned out to be tomatoes. Someone with a good sense of humor had planted the tomatoes in the big, ugly sinkhole that had been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Next Level Of Faith (Grow Into A Matured Christian)*

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2019
     | 2,453 views

    Seek to develop yourself in the Christian faith so you can be full of the wisdom of God as a matured Christian and apply it

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE NEXT LEVEL OF FAITH (GROW INTO A MATURED CHRISTIAN)* 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Anybody Can Pay Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 14, 2020
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     | 3,711 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, have you found yourself singing with remorse ...

    Anybody Can Pay by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 14, 2020) “Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him. The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    The Christian Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 1, 2021
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     | 3,013 views

    To be a Christian is to belong to Christ; to whole-heartedly submit yourself by faith into the will of the Father. To be a Christian is to belong to Christ’s family.

    The Christian Faith “For a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” - Acts 11:26 In the earliest days of the Christian movement, the followers of Jesus were not called Christians. They were called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Romance Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,112 views

    Humble yourself before the Lord and find recognition, resources, and best of all, a close, personal relationship with your Redeemer.

    Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Three Levels Of Love, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 21,094 views

    You can't truly others and love God until you understand what it means to love yourself.

    INTRODUCTION We’ve come to one of the most important passages in the New Testament. Jesus reveals what He considers to be the MOST IMPORTANT commandment in the entire Bible—to love God. And He volunteers the second most important commandment—to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since this is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clones Or Discsiples? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,299 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you are more interested in making clones of yourself than disciples of Jesus

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Remembers You For Help Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2025
     | 1,125 views

    This sermon explores what it means when God remembers you for help and how to position yourself for such divine remembrance.

    Title: WHEN GOD REMEMBERS YOU FOR HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text : Genesis 8:1 Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:1-2, Isaiah 41:10, Exodus 3:7-8, Jeremiah 29:11 INTRODUCTION : In Genesis 8:1, we read, "And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Has No Waste Material

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 499 views

    You are not an accident. You are not forgotten. No matter where you find yourself in life, you are still important to God.

    GOD HAS NO WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 6:12 – “When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 139:14, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Romans 8:28, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Caleb Anderson avatar

    People Projects Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,692 views

    No matter what you're doing… PEOPLE will have something to do with it. You might not think of yourself as a leader, but you influence someone.

    The project is always about the people But you and I, as humans, can get lost in the project …lost in the PROFITS …lost in the politics …lost in the praise …and forget about the people No matter what you're doing… or what you want to do… PEOPLE will have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Deny Me, I'll Deny You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,750 views

    What is the unpardonable sin? And have I committed the unpardonable sin?

    I’m so excited to share with you today, that I need for you and me to simply jump into our Scripture with little introduction. If you didn’t bring a Bible with you, you’ll need one today. And we’ve provided you with one if you didn’t bring it. As matter of fact, you have my permission to take that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Why Is Good Friday Good?

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,643 views

    Part of this sermon is adapted from a sermon entitled "Good Friday" by Greg Smee on Sermon Central.

    Why is Good Friday Good? Luke 22:66 (KJV) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,… Our focus of this day should be on the crucifixion of our Lord. So why "Good" Friday? Why not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Blood Of The Lamb - Exodus Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 10,740 views

    A sermon explaining the purpose and effect of Passover.

    INTRODUCTION • As we approach Easter it is a worthy study to understand just why Jesus had to die for us…and why we celebrate Easter. • For some of us understanding the spiritual realm is a real reach. • For others of us we have an understanding, but often it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

    Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational