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    I Beat My Body!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013
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    Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

    I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ascension Of Elijah.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
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    Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

    THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Feelings, Or Figures

    Contributed by Joel Quick on Aug 10, 2012
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    Feelings and figures will change, but faith will never change.

    1 Faith, Feelings, or Figures John 6:1-13 Synopsis 6 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen To Him Talk

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2010
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    Christ and the solid foundation Church.

    LISTEN TO HIM TALK Heb:1-8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. 9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Yourself (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012
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    This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

    Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Turbulent Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    Friend, the most important thing that I want to drive across today to each one of you is to have control over your emotions, are you listening?

    Turbulent spirit Genesis 49:4 “Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto my couch and defiled it.” In the case of the tribe of Reuben, Joseph prophesied, "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Full Strength Love

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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    We must keep fervent in our love toward one another.

    Full Strength Love May 22, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep fervent in our love toward one another. Focus Passage: I Peter 4:7-11 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
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    Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

    Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Closing The Gates To Heaven

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
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    One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

    CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

    Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014
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    A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

    The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A City Of Habitation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    From a trackless wilderness to a City to dwell in.

    A CITY OF HABITATION Psalm 107:1-7; Psalm 107:33-37. This Psalm is a call to thanksgiving to the LORD, “for He is good: for His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). The writer longs that those whom the LORD has redeemed, whom He has redeemed from the hand of enemy - out of the east, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Super Bowl Of Sermons

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 4, 2020
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    The sermon on the mount maybe the Super bowl of sermons Jesus gives us.

    Super Bowl Sermon Matthew 5:1-12 1. Today is the day Super Sunday 49ers face Kansas City Chiefs this game is a monumental sporting event no doubt its Super Bowl Sunday • millions of football fans celebrate it, family and friends gather around the televisio¬n to watch it • Advertisers flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Timothy’s Faith Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2020
     | 6,423 views

    Even though fathers were responsible for their son’s education, Judaism and Greco-Roman aristocrats wanted mothers to be knowledgeable so they could impart knowledge to their young children (This is true even though Judaism did not provide women with advanced education.).

    Tom Lowe 10-24-2020 Timothy’s Faith Scripture 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Commentary 5. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing Seeds Of Kindness During The Coronavirus Epidemic

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 6, 2020
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    We have an interesting year coming up. 2021 promises to be polarizing as individuals dig into their own personal opinions concerning the virus, masks, the vaccine, our Presidential election and the list goes on. Our talk today is centered around being kind throughout.

    Text: Titus 3:1-7 Introduction: We have an interesting year coming up. 2021 promises to be polarizing as individuals dig into their own personal opinions concerning the virus, masks, the vaccine, our Presidential election and the list goes on. o Now, more than ever, the Church needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reactions To The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,760 views

    This is a Christmas Sermon.

    REACTIONS TO THE BIRTH OF JESUS Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: As Christians, many times we are discouraged from the world’s beliefs and actions towards God’s offer of salvation. Here in these verses we will see how men acted towards the birth of Jesus Christ. Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 After Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist