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    Contend For The Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 1,309 views

    Encourage believers to actively fight for their faith, discerning between right and almost right, and understand the importance of defending their faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you all here today. We gather as a family, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to wrestle with a passage that holds a deep and challenging call for each one of us. Today, we're going to dive into Jude 1:3. Jude ...read more

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    The Greatest Thing

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    An intelligent teacher approached Jesus and asked Him what was the greatest of all the commandments that God had given to man. The greatest thing we can ever do is love God with everything we are.

    The Greatest Thing Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Angels Among Us

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
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     | 11,416 views

    Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

    Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wind Beneath My Wings

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
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    Mentoring

    THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (2 TIMOTHY 1) I could not pass up the chance to talk about my mentor Herman Tang. Herman is a native son of Yuen Long, Hong Kong, and a graduate of Alliance Bible Seminary in 1975 and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Everyone has something good and nothing bad to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Forgive The Unrepentant Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022
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    Perhaps the toughest person to forgive is the unrepentant? More than that, why does God ask us to forgive the unrepentant when He doesn't? The Apostle Paul explains to us how we deal with such people in II Timothy 4:14-18 and Romans 12:17-21.

    This past week the famous and formerly beloved comedienne, Bill Cosby, has been on trial. And I happened to watch a documentary about his accuser, and the 50-some other accusers whose cases have extended past the statute of limitations. Among those who were interviewed was one of his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Testimony Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
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    The sermon encourages steadfast obedience and faithful confession of Jesus despite spiritual opposition, assuring believers their perseverance matters and is empowered by Christ’s victory.

    If you’ve ever felt the sting of being misunderstood for loving Jesus, if you’ve ever sensed a shadow trying to smother your song, you’re in good company. The Bible is honest about that ache. It doesn’t gloss over the grit. It names the Enemy. It speaks of a dragon. It recognizes that there is ...read more

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    What Did Jesus Leave For Us?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2006
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    When the Son of Man ascended to Heaven he didn’t leave us empty-handed. He left us with all we need to be victorious in every fact of life.

    WHAT DID JESUS LEAVE FOR US? By Pastor Jim May I was somewhat amused this week with so many people who were concerned about the passing of the date 6/6/06. It never ceases to amaze me that people, who are supposed to know and understand the Word of God, are so superstitious, and so afraid, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 12, 2020
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    The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church...

    The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: Titus 2:2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Life Without Compromise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 252 ratings
     | 64,648 views

    You can life a live without compromise by making several commitments.

    Living A Life Without Compromise Daniel 1:1-20 The life of Daniel is the story of a young man that “Lived a Life Without Compromise.” The setting for the book of Daniel is during the third year reign of Jehoidakim king of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon occupied the territory of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    From Slaves Of Sin To Slaves Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 16, 2005
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    From slaves of sin to slaves of God

    This section continues Paul’s discussion of sanctification by reminding his readers of their past slavery to sin and their new slavery to righteousness. He wants them to live in submission to their new master, Jesus Christ, and not be entantagled again with the sins that characterized their old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anxiety Makeover

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    God can help us manage our anxiety.

    Introduction: A. A man said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can that be?” Asked his friend. 2. “I have hired a professional worrier, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,105 views

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

    The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doctrine Of Depravity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    Genesis 3. The fall of man into sin and depravity.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF DEPRAVITY GENESIS 3 INTRODUCTION - As we continue our look at the book of Genesis we are going to be leaving chapter 2 and moving on into chapter 3. At the end of chapter 2 all is well on the newly created planet earth. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Life Given Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 4,988 views

    We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

    Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,495 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene