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  • Richard Cook avatar

    Holiness For The Child Of God

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    Understanding the need for Holiness is often difficult for ministers to get across to their flocks; this sermon teaches the need to seperate ourselves from the world, and worldliness.

    1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Some will argue that Holiness is not important, but I submit that if it is in the Bible it is important. Holiness in the life of a child of God is not optional but is a command; we can see that from our scripture reading. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph – Momentous Decisions In Troubling Times

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    Joseph is an example of a man facing a difficult decision in momentous times. This sermon tells us how to respond in these times in our lives

    Momentous Decisions in Troubling Times Chuck Sligh December 4, 2016 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Most people know about the major characters of the Christmas story. We all know about the appearance of the angel to Mary, a simple, godly young woman. We know about the shepherds in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Class: Healing Damaged Emotions Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022
     | 4,013 views

    The healing of damaged emotions is connected to the soul and spirit of a person. Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life.

    Pursue Class: Topic: Healing Damaged Emotions PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry PP#2: Summary of Ken Fish and Putty’s Integrated model of healing: See chart! PP#3: Resources for this message! PP#4: My Story of having damaged emotions and how God healed me! (It was a process) PP#5: Class: Pursue – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    A Faithful Defense | Our Obligation To Christ And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 24, 2019
     | 2,974 views

    God wants us to be faithful to him in words and actions, even in difficult situations. So, what does it take to persevere in the way of Jesus?

    Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Facing The Fires In Life

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    A look at how we can go thru difficult times in life just as the three Hebrew children did

    FOR US TO GO THRU THE FIRES OF LIFE WE MUST: -----TRUST IN GOD’S WILL DANIEL 3:17,18 JOB 13:15 ROMANS 8:28 1 PETER 1:6-7 2 COR. 12:7-10 -----KNOW THAT GOD WILL JOIN US IN THE FIRE DANIEL 3:25 PSALM 34:18 ACTS 8:56 EX 2:25 IS 63:9 -----KNOW THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH DANIEL 3:25 ACTS 16:25 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Power To Say

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

    The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Test Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

    Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Together With The Spirit

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,242 views

    The prophet Ezekiel was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people.

    The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision. He was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people. And as he lay there by the banks of the Chç - bar, assuming the position of total submission to God, God shared with him a vision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus On Divorce

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

    INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,105 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Wildrick avatar

    Dealing With Divorce

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,243 views

    A message to bring hope to those who are in difficult marriages and those who have been touched by the pain of divorce.

    DDealing with Divorce June 28, 2009 Mark 10:2-12 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?”3 Jesus answered them with a question: “What did Moses say in the law about divorce?”4 “Well, he permitted it,” they replied. “He said a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

    Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    He Asked - Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

    Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    It's Time To Get The Ashes Off The Altar

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 145 ratings
     | 71,928 views

    Often our lives are cluttered by the residue of past experiences, making it difficult for us to receive the full blessings of God.

    Text: Numbers 4:13 "And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon..." My brothers and sisters, biblically, the origin of the altar goes clear back to Genesis when Noah built an altar to offer sacrifices after the flood. Genesis 8 & 20 says: "And Noah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist