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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Strength To Stand - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil.

    STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part Two ~ Enduring To The End Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil. As we continue out series entitled, Strength To Stand – I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

    LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Joseph Smith A Prophet Of God? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
     | 4,324 views

    Does Joseph Smith pass the Bible's test of a true prophet?

    Take note of these statements made by the Mormon church in their writings: -Doctrine And Covenants 135:3 “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” -Doctrines of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Am I Repeating Myself? Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

    Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illusions Of And Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Mike Mayfield on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    Being a christian is more than just attending church on Sunday morning.

    ILLUSIONS OF AND COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY II CORINTHIANS 5: 17 WEBSTERS DICTIONARY SAYES THE WORD ILLUSION MEANS A MISLEADING PERCEPTION OF REALITY AN OVERLY OPTIMISTIC IDEA OR BELIEF MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE BUILD UP AN IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE; IT’S LIKE WEARING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abiding Injesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    It is only by abiding in Jesus that we can bear fruit

    John 15:1-17 March 22, 2009 Abiding in Jesus World Water Day Being fruitful is serious business! Not to produce fruit is to be cut off and burned Pruning – you have already been pruned… - pruning is suffering with a purpose What is this fruit? 1) Fruit of Repentance Luke 3:7-14 ...read more

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    Baptism: Our Deep Keel

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020
     | 2,526 views

    Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

    January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed By Truth: A New Life In Christ Colossians 3:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,538 views

    Colossians 3:3 is a profound verse speaks to the essence of our Christian identity and the transformation that occurs when we embrace the truth of Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: A New Life in Christ Colossians 3:3 Introduction: Today, we explore a powerful and transformative truth from the book of Colossians. Our key scripture is Colossians 3:3 (NLT): "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025
     | 263 views

    From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

    Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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     | 700 views

    This sermon explores how we can emulate Stephen's unwavering faith, grace, power, and divine wisdom in the face of trials and opposition.

    Hello, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where we can pause from the clamor of the world and tune our hearts to the gentle whisper of our Father. We find ourselves today in the company of Stephen, a man of God whose life was a radiant testimony of faith, a ...read more

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "And Who Is My Neighbor?”

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,400 views

    “You shall not take vengeance , nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”

    “You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:18 NKJV In the Old Testament, God gave Moses the 10 Commandments. These Commandments actually comprises of two parts: “Our duties to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Apart For The Lord

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2014
     | 6,420 views

    Moses demonstrates what it means to be set apart for the Lord. We not only are stand apart from sin, we are also to call others to stay away from sin.

    Does June 11 seem like a distant memory? It was only 40 days ago, but it probably seems like a lifetime for this congregation. On June 11 we had just started to lay tile in the sanctuary. On that same day one contractor stood among the construction chaos and said, “You want to be open by June ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Put Your Pencils Down!

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,774 views

    Life itself is a series of tests. The moment we die or we are raptured, our days of sharing Jesus with others is over, and the testing is over as well. Are you ready to put your life's pencil down?

    Put Your Pencils Down When we were in school we all had to take exams. Call them what you want, quizzes, tests, finals, exams. But the really big, stressful tests were the timed tests. You had a certain amount of time in which you were to take your test, and then you were told "Put your pencils ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    In 2 Peter 3:1-17, Peter is dealing with the hard heart of scoffing at the return of Jesus Christ, the final Judgement and how we should be living.

    The Day of the Lord It’s Delay, Our Response In some Bibles, The Day of the Lord is found as a preoccupy of 2 Peter 3:1-17. In chapter 3, Peter is dealing with the hard heart of scoffing at the return of Jesus Christ, the final Judgement and how we should be living. There once was a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational