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  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Glorifying God With Our Bodies Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 9,252 views

    This sermon deals with 1) The Importance of Our Bodies, 2) Being Good Managers of Our Bodies, 3) Glorify God With Our Bodies (vs. 19-20)

    Glorifying God with Our Bodies 9/27/15 Introduction: We are now living in a pagan nation. When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he was writing to believers who were surrounded by pagan religious practices. The pagan temples practiced prostitution as part of their worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life With A Difference # 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024
     | 1,321 views

    Like a ‘cruise to nowhere,’ drifting aimlessly, finding diversions in food, fun, and sleep

    Series - Maximum Impact, Life with a difference # 1 Ever hear of a ‘Cruise to Nowhere’? On Friday night people board luxury cruise ships for a 2 to 3 day sail on the seas that literally goes nowhere! The ship leaves port on Friday night, out to sea, sails in large circles, and returns to port ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God In The Storm

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
     | 15,736 views

    What do I learn from the storms of life? Everyone has storms. What does Jesus do for us in the storm? He prays for us, comes to us, and ministers to us.

    FINDING GOD IN THE STORM Intro: What a great day to be on a lake! Wouldn’t that be nice? There’s a story in the Bible about some men who were out on the lake. But while they were out there a storm came up, and Jesus came to them. I read an amazing story that I want to pass on to you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Find The Hidden Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,700 views

    The nature of the kingdom and its growth.

    Matthew 13- Find the hidden kingdom ! Tables and illustrations as well as audio and slides appear at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/mt13.htm Discussion questions, followed by detailed notes. 1. Was finding the Kingdom easy or difficult for you? 2. Did you get put off by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Benefit In Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021
     | 3,570 views

    To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,345 views

    Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

    Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Finding Your Place In The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    The lineage of Jesus helps us find our place in His family.

    “What’s Christmas All About? Finding Your Place on the Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-16; Ruth 4:13-17 Most of us, at some point in time, develop a curiosity about our heritage. We like to look at our family tree. Usually we find a mixture of good news and bad news. My family tree, for example, has on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 41,293 views

    A message about our purpose and identity is in God.

    Title: In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being Theme: It is in God (Christ) that we are complete. Now we must fulfill His purpose. Text: Acts 17:28 Offering Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,141 views

    To grow in faithfulness, make some faithful friends.

    Finding Faithful Friends Philippians 2:19-30 Rev. Brian Bill March 1-2, 2025 People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some simply call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill,” people around my age think of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Ways Are Past Finding Out Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025
     | 383 views

    God’s ways are far beyond our understanding, yet they are always perfect and just. Even in the most confusing and difficult situations, we can trust that He is working everything out for our good.

    HIS WAYS ARE PAST FINDING OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 11:33 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 145:17, Ecclesiastes 3:11 INTRODUCTION: The ways of God are often described in Scripture as beyond human understanding. In Romans 11:33, Paul praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3) Finding Grace

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,450 views

    Part III in a series on the book of Ruth

    Last week, we began Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace. And God guided her steps into the field of the one man in Bethlehem who could give this woman with no lineage an eternal lineage. 5 Then said Boaz unto his servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Security And Significance Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020
     | 6,328 views

    A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

    If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Forgive Us Our Sins As We Forgive Those Who Sins Against Us. Series

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 23, 2023
     | 1,567 views

    We continue to study the Lord's prayer. Today we will focus on the place and purpose of forgiveness.

    After asking for God's provision, Jesus uses the word 'And" in the next request. And forgive us our sins, AS we forgive those who sin against. In addition to receiving daily bread for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. As we ask God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can Change Our World!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013
     | 5,066 views

    Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

    We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Search For Silver But Finding Gold

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,542 views

    How often do men fail to search out God simply because they only see him as a God of judgment, represented in the Silvert! Yet, he desires us to find him, and when we do we find Gold - that gold that represents all things of our Good God!

    Searching for Silver but Finding Gold Sunday, April 17, 2016 By Rev. James May Yesterday was an unusual day here at Victory Temple. Many of you know that we had a memorial service for someone who had only visited our church one time. Just a short time ago, she came into our midst, sat on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible