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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,095 views

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Holy In A Sexualised World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 194 views

    Holiness in a sexualised world is possible when we intentionally pursue God, guard our hearts, and discipline our bodies.

    LIVING HOLY IN A SEXUALISED WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION: We live in an age where sexual immorality is aggressively promoted and celebrated. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 630 views

    Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

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    Get Out Of Your Feelings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 734 views

    Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more

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    I Will Say Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,183 views

    Our words have power and affect not only us and those around us but ultimately whether or not we live an overcoming life as a Christian.

    Slide 1 Slide 2 Our words have power. The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me,” is a bunch of bologna. This saying is really about what others say about us but it is also true about what WE say about ourselves and others. Our words betray our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    5 Recommendations For The Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 7, 2023
     | 1,926 views

    (A word to you pastor) A caring under-shepherd cares about the condition of God's sheep. This message is designed to help you (a caring under-shepherd), to carry strays and sick sheep back to the good shepherd.

    “5 Recommendations for the Christian” (Story) A young boy when into a drug store and asked to use the telephone. The druggist said, fine, so the boy dialed the grocery store on the other side of town. When the grocer answered, he said, do you need a stock clerk, somebody who can come in and stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Light Of His Presence Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 205 views

    This Christmas Eve meditation focuses on the fact that people in our world walk in darkness, but Jesus came to be the light of anyone who would take Him as their Savior.

    THE SETTING: The sanctuary is in complete darkness, and in that darkness I stand at the pulpit with a candle and lighter in my hands) OPEN: Prophesying about the coming Messiah, Isaiah wrote (about 700 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem) “Those who walked in darkness have seen a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Biggest Problem - The Best Solution

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 19,066 views

    What is our biggest problem? Is there any solution? How does that affect me today, right now?

    THE BIGGEST PROBLEM – THE BEST SOLUTION (Romans 5:12, 18-19) What is a major theme you hear when you listen to the news? What is a major theme you see when you look at the world? When you look at your own life? Is there a theme? One common theme is this – problems. When you watch the news, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Passion For V.i.c.t.o.r.y. Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    The death of Jesus Christ will affect you– I just pray you’ll allow it to bring Victory!

    A. We want to Welcome all of you to the Lewes Church of Christ. What a special day and a special time! B. Series: For the last month, I’ve been preaching a sermon series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Now, I’m not much of a movie goer, but I got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Come Quickly!

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,939 views

    This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

    The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crisis Points

    Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    A crisis can affect us all - but God is the master of the crisis. (originally used in the context of a healing service)

    Crisis points Acts 9:1-9 The English language is constantly changing. Not only are new words added, but words change their meanings. In one such word is the word ‘crisis’. It is a word that we frequently come across in the newspapers, or on the television news. There is a crisis in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Reverence, Not Rigor-Mortis: A Call To Genuine Worship

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,614 views

    Genuine worship comes from the heart, is spontaneous, new, congregational, joyful, and affects our daily life

    REVERENCE NOT RIGOR-MORTIS: A CALL TO GENUINE WORSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 3.17, JOHN 4. 24, PSALM 149. 1 - 9 One of the most recurring things we hear about church is that it is boring. Many folks won’t come out & openly say it, but they don’t come because it is boring. This causes a great concern to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

    James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Walking With The Black Dog

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Walking with the black dog of depression affects us all but can bring us close to God and is not the end

    ‘Walking with the Black Dog’ Introduction ’Black dog’ was the term Winston Churchill coined for depression - his own depression. For his depression was like a Black Dog that cast an ever present shadow over his life. That anxiety, that depression, that ever present shadow, like Winston ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Are You The Coming One, Or Do We Look For Another?" Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,676 views

    A Sermon about the church in Romans and how it affects us, also part of a study ons the book of Romans

    The Riches in Romans Part 1 "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" We’re going to study one of Paul’s greatest works for the next couple of weeks. While the four Gospels present the works and words of Jesus Christ, Romans Explores the significance of His sacrificial death. “I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational