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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul As A Model Of Transformation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational g

    1. Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational growth because they are fixated on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    Something that man has pursued since the fall yet rarely found;

    PEACE OF MIND HHM Pastor Jim Parisi May 27, 03 Intro: Something that man has pursued since the fall yet rarely found; Psa 34:14;Turn away from evil and do good. Work hard at living in peace with others. NLT Psa 37:37 Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2014
     | 4,245 views

    If not left behind us, our pasts, our mistakes and sins are ever in front of us, and we spend our time tripping over or dodging them. God wants us future- focused, not past-ensnared.

    The following is a brief homily given during a weekly mid-week event called: "The Feast" at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, Canada. The future is a big mystery. One thing that we all share in this room is a lack of knowledge about what’s going to happen in the future. Often we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Give Up

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 44,450 views

    PERSEVERANCE

    NEVER GIVE UP GALATIANS 6:9 1. INTRODUCTION: LIFE IS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS. THINGS DO NOT ALWAYS GO AS PLANNED. FRUSTRATION, IRRITATION, AND AGITATION ARE INEVITABLE. BUT IN-SPITE OF ALL WE GO THROUGH FOR THE KINGDOMS CAUSE, WE MUST NEVER GIVE UP. LISTEN TO THE POETIC, PROFOUND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Self-Awareness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 26, 2023
     | 3,126 views

    Secular psychologists have developed methods for dealing with Low Self-Esteem. But what does the Bible teach concerning this matter? This message offer three principles for dealing with self-esteem based on Scripture.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of self-awareness. Self-awareness is a fact of life. God made us in such a way that we are aware of self, aware of our interaction with God, aware of our interaction with other people, and aware of our interaction with our environment. The self-awareness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Standing Firm In The Lord Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,749 views

    In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

    Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages Dismiss Grove KIDZ PAUL - 2000 years ago, shortly before he would be executed, (beheaded by the Romans) wrote these words to Timothy… NOW – many of us read them on Friday of this past week in our FCFH reading. BTW – a new one kicks off tomorrow… I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cheers And Jeers

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
     | 5,973 views

    Why did the crowd turn on Jesus so quickly between Palm Sunday and Good Friday?

    Something about the story of Jesus’ life during the days between Palm Sunday and Good Friday has always bothered me. How could this crowd of people who so passionately loved, respected, and praised Jesus on Sunday change their minds so quickly? In a mere five days, we will read how this same ...read more

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    The Body Is The Lord’s Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,579 views

    Sexual sin: 1) Is harmful to everyone involved (1 Corinthians 6:12a); 2) It gains control over those who indulge in it (1 Corinthians 6:12b); and 3) It perverts God’s purpose for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13-20).

    This past week has given the world a preview of the demise of the entertainment industry. Charlie Sheen and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, as one commentator said, stood on its coffin and hammered in nails, one in Detroit (where Mr. Sheen was booed off the stage) and the other at Rutgers University ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,704 views

    This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

    God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Hold Firm To The Hope In Christ - Hebrews 6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,338 views

    We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus.

    Go! And Hold Firm to the Hope in Christ - Hebrews 6 Introduction We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus. Today, we will explore what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremy Long avatar

    You Can't Get To The Mountain Top By Standing At The Bottom!

    Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 20, 2024
     | 2,191 views

    Have you been in the valley lately? Have you come through the valley only to face the mountain. The climb may be long, and it may be difficult, but we can't get to the mountain top by standing at the bottom!

    You won’t get to the mountaintop by standing at the bottom! I want to start out today by asking……. Anyone been in the valley lately? You don’t have to show hands, but from here I can see a lot of faces and the look on those faces answers that question with a resounding YES. If you all have known ...read more

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    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 124,257 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Everlasting Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 244 views

    God’s unwavering love secures us in every circumstance; nothing can separate us from His acceptance and care through Jesus, no matter our struggles or failures.

    If you came in today carrying a quiet ache, you’re in good company. Life has a way of piling up—bills and burdens, deadlines and diagnoses, misunderstandings and midnight worries. Sometimes the questions come quicker than answers: Who stands with me? Who speaks for me? Who will see me through? The ...read more

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    Work Six Rest One! (Labor Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 2,064 views

    We all have different ideas about what would be the ideal life, and we all strive to acquire it. We will never have the ideal life until we get to heaven.

    Some say that heaven will not be heaven for some people. Illus: That reminds me of the story one of the fellows in church told me. He told me that Bill, Ron, and Jack all died and went to heaven. When they got there, they discovered the most beautiful golf course they had ever seen. St. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,668 views

    Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). 2. We can find it in a hurting heart (vs. 4). 3. We can find it in a meek heart (vs. 5). 4. We can find it in a hungry, thirsty heart (vs. 6). 5. We can find it in a merciful heart (vs. 7).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 27, 2013 (Revised December 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 5, Jesus opened His Sermon on the Mount by telling us how to have a truly happy life, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist