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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Defeat Difficulties

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,672 views

    God's Word tells us what we can also do to defeat even overwhelming difficulties.

    “Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 7,310 views

    Life on earth as an offering to God

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part Three] 2 Timothy 4:6-8 In the sermon outline it mentions how each of the apostles suffered for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Call To Adventure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 5,201 views

    A sermon about following Jesus.

    "Call to Adventure" Matthew 4:17-22 I was speaking with an elderly man not too long ago. He had lived a good life. He had raised a family, had a good job, and was a good person. But now that he was at the end of his life, he was empty, questioning and a bit terrified. "What does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Local Impact To Global Reach Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,133 views

    From Local Impact to Global Reach" explores the church’s call to move beyond local influence and embrace a global mission. This sermon emphasizes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, starting in our own communities and extending to the ends of the earth.

    The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a movement, not a monument. We are not meant to be static or stagnant, but dynamic and expansive—always reaching out, always moving forward, always extending the influence of the Kingdom of God. In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a clear and compelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Angle From Above

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 964 views

    Easter Sunday morning sermon about the angle we look down on the cross

    Background to passage: There were a lot of things to clean up for the Apostle Paul in the Corinthian church. Evidently there were some within the church who were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul knows this is at the center of the Christian faith, for as he said, “But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing Time

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Mar 25, 2025
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    God is always testing our Character , Faith, Obedience, Love, Integrity and loyalty and words like trial, temptation, refining, and testing occur more than 200 times in the bible.

    Life is a Test It is only a test God is always testing our Character , Faith, Obedience, Love, Integrity and loyalty and words like trial, temptation, refining, and testing occur more than 200 times in the bible. We are always being tested by how we respond to people, problems, success, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renewing Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 13, 2026
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     | 74 views

    1. Be transformed 2. My thoughts are not your thoughts 3. Thoughts of peace 4. The Lord’s counsel will stand. 5. Have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6. Consider him 7. To be carnally minded is death

    RENEWING OF YOUR MIND 1. Be transformed 2. My thoughts are not your thoughts 3. Thoughts of peace 4. The Lord’s counsel will stand. 5. Have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6. Consider him 7. To be carnally minded is death *********************** RENEWING OF YOUR MIND 1. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mantle Is Yours

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
     | 256 views

    God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

    Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith On Fumes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 243 views

    Weariness and frustration blur obedience, but grace restores focus; through surrender, God’s servants finish inside the promise their strength could never reach.

    It was a clear day on Mount Nebo. The sun hung high over the cracked ridges of Moab, turning every stone to copper. From where he stood, Moses could see the whole sweep of the Promised Land. Jericho shimmered in the distance; the olive hills of Ephraim glowed green; beyond them the ridges of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,711 views

    Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more

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    God's Love Is More Than Enough PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,030 views

    This sermon explores the boundless nature of God's love, encouraging believers to understand, experience, and live in the fullness of divine affection. Key

    Good morning, family! We're here together again, and I can't begin to tell you how much I've been looking forward to this moment. There's something incredible about coming together as a community, isn't there? It's like we're all pieces of a puzzle, and when we come together, we start to see the ...read more

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    Praise Your Way Through 2023 Into 2024 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,782 views

    This sermon encourages embracing adversity as a means to draw closer to God, maintaining a life of praise and unwavering faith in Him.

    Greetings, cherished friends and family in Christ. Today we gather under the banner of His love, united in spirit and purpose, eager to hear the whisper of the Almighty. We find ourselves in the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 34:1-3, and in the book of Job, chapter 13, verse 15. The words of ...read more

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    Watch Where You Lay Your Head PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 501 views

    Warns against the dangers of comfort and poor decisions, urging believers to seek discernment and wisdom from God in all situations.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. The Scriptures are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, guiding us in our walk with the Lord. We're not merely looking at words on a page, but we're engaging with the ...read more

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    Robed In Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 960 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, as seen in Moses' radiance and Jesus' transfiguration, and its relevance to our Lenten journey.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this grand narrative of faith. We are here, not as casual observers, but as eager seekers, ready to encounter the divine in a fresh and profound way. We are about to embark on a ...read more

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    Revival... Or A Footnote Of History

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
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    Many of us wonder if we could have been somebody. So many of us perhaps are just a footnote in history (if that). But what would be worse? If you could have been a great man or woman of God and then didn’t follow thru.

    Revival - Or a Footnote of History On the Waterfront: In 1954 a movie called On the Waterfront came out. The movie starred Marlin Brando who played an up and coming boxer who was forced to deliberately a lose fight so a crime boss could make money by betting against him. He never became a boxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist