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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 3,750 views

    This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 2nd sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

    Series: Balanced Living [#2] YOUR MIND 1 Peter 1:13 Introduction: We are going to continue our Series on Balanced Living tonight. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at different areas of our lives. Tonight, we are going to look at how to stay mentally fit. 1 Peter 1:13 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 9, 2019
     | 7,017 views

    Today we will focus on the importance that Jesus placed on Kingdom Relationships. We will also discuss the meaning of Luke 14:26 where Jesus used the word "hate" in reference to our relationship with our family.

    Luke 8:16-21 Introduction: Recap of Part 14 • Jesus Introduces the Kingdom • The Kingdom of God is the realm of God, visible or invisible, where God’s systems and ways of doing things are already established and working. • We showed the development of the Kingdom from the declaration of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Challenge To Action Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015
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     | 4,519 views

    The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

    Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Politicians, Planning And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2016
     | 3,281 views

    Ultimately, to get anything real accomplished, we must succumb to the will of God in joy.

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every human ruler, every human manager comes to office with wonderful plans for improvement in the domain of his rule. Just consider the political candidates for the presidency vying for our support: on one side we have candidates who spins ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Root Of Our Spiritual Problems

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017
     | 8,070 views

    Bitterness can cause the most devout Christian to become ineffective, don't be bitter,,,,be BETTER

    Bitterness is known in the Bible as spiritual poison and a means by which many are defiled (Hebrews 12:15). It is the source of countless spiritual and physical problems in millions of lives today. The Bible tells us that MANY are defiled by the means of bitterness. Bitterness can be tricky to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bruise Of Rejection

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 4,818 views

    Today many feel rejected. Sometimes this feeling is real, sometimes it is more emotional. The bruise of rejection scars as hurt people tend to hurt people.

    THE BRUISE OF REJECTION... THE STING OF REJECTION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BRUISE: Injury, a discoloration of skin, damage to fruit, damage, do wrong HURT MENTALLY OR EMOTIONALLY, HURT, harm, REJECTION: To put aside, to send back, REFUSE TO ACCEPT, vomit, decline, throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dirty Fighting Techniques In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018
     | 3,174 views

    In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict at some point. And at some point, we're going to fight dirty. And we will be both on the receiving end and the giving end of these dirty tactics.

    “What, with my tongue in your tail? Nay, come again, Good Kate; I am a gentleman.” - William Shakespeare, The Taming Of The Shrew. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Eventually, you're going to fight In marriage, we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024
     | 637 views

    Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

    Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have We Had The Scripture Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 962 views

    Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

    In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Pressure To Power

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 391 views

    Every believer will face pressure at one point or the other. The Christian life is not a promise of ease, but of victory through Christ. Trials, afflictions, and opposition are real, but God uses them as tools to strengthen us and empower us for our next level.

    FROM PRESSURE TO POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 Supporting Texts: James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 66:10-12; 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face pressure at one point or the other. The Christian life is not a promise of ease, but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Growth Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
     | 148 views

    Your spiritual growth determines the effectiveness of your ministry.

    “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col. 2:6). 1. The power of decisions a. Yesterday: past decisions make me what I am. b. Tomorrow: future dreams give me energy. c. Today counts: the most important day of your life. 2. Spiritual growth is a choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Loaded To Be Despised

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 161 views

    This message will help you see yourself through God’s eyes, reject the lies of the enemy, and rise with confidence that you are too loaded to be despised.

    TOO LOADED TO BE DESPISED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Key Verse: “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 427 views

    Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

    CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Scripture Or Tradition

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 8, 2022
     | 1,005 views

    Which is more important: Scripture or tradition?

    Scripture or Tradition Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 7:1-13 1 The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with pure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Getting A Faith Check-Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,603 views

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment.

    Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians is found in 2 Corinthians 13:1-10. Before he comes to see them, he tells them that they need to repent of their sins. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment. When Paul carries out Christ’s potent discipline among them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible