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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A New Year For A New You

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    This will be a four part series at the first of the year. Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christian’s spiritual growth. The believer has not reached his goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, he must continue to pursue it

    A New Year For A New You Philippians 3:12-14 Ill. Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From The Last Supper To The Arrest In Gethsemane.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,563 views

    Over against and alongside the manipulation of Satan, there was another plan being worked out, this time by God. This was the plan of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is, after all, the fulfillment of the Passover.

    FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE ARREST IN GETHSEMANE. Luke 22:14-53. “When the hour was come,” we read, “Jesus sat down with the twelve apostles.” Jesus was in complete control as He expressed His desire to share the Passover with His disciples before He suffered. “For,” He said, “I will not any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Awake, Stay Strong SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,727 views

    The Christian life is a journey, a race, but most importantly, it is a battle. The warfare is real and can be exhausting, but we must not fall asleep. A sleeping believer is a powerless believer and poses no threat to the devil.

    Introduction: The Christian life is a journey, a race, and a battle. We must not forget that we are in a spiritual warfare and that we cannot afford to sleep. A sleeping believer is powerless and poses no threat to the devil. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 (NIV): "You are all children of the light and ...read more

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    Prepare His Presence Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 18, 2010
     | 4,572 views

    The Virgin Birth 1) Conceived (Matthew 1:18), 2) Confronted (Matthew 1:19–20), 3) Clarified, (Matthew 1:21) 4) Connected (Matthew 1:22-23), and 5) Consummated (Matthew 1:24-25).

    Matthew 1:18-25.[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. [19] And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

    Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want To Walk On Water You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2020
     | 6,400 views

    In recent days, our Government has been locking down Churches in order to contain the spread of the CoVid -19m Virus. Instead of despair, I see a revolution in our missioning

    Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! Mt 14: 22-33: 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Peter's Second Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,969 views

    Acts 3:11-26 shows us four notable features in Peter’s second sermon.

    Introduction We continue our study in the Book of Acts in a sermon series called, “Turning the World Upside Down.” Jesus commissioned his apostles to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). After his ascension into heaven, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and the other disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 14 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    This is a verse by verse look at chapter fourteen of the book of Revelation.

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 14 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of Joy - Relationships Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020
     | 4,162 views

    Now Paul’s concern is always for the strengthening and faithfulness of those he has contact with. In Chapter 3 we see this highly relational emphasis of spiritual growth through the ability to know Jesus Christ.

    OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 3 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 15, 2020 Philippians 3:1-21 (ESV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. (Vs. 1) HOW TO GROW STRONGER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
     | 7,037 views

    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother’s Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,374 views

    In celebrating a Mother’s Faith we see 1) Faith in Perception 2) Faith in Planning & 3) Faith in Providence.

    Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service honoring Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, held at Anna Jarvis’s request in Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1908. Canada was one of the first nation’s to pick up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Courage To Rise Above Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023
     | 3,842 views

    1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

    Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Taking Initiative Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 47,860 views

    Wise people don’t sit and wait for things to happen, instead they take action to do what Jesus wants them to do.

    TAKING INITIATIVE Wise Living Series #3 Proverbs 6:9-11 WISE PEOPLE TAKE INITIATIVE. They just don’t sit and watch, they take action to accomplish what they believe God wants. Welcome to our Wise Living Series. We’re discovering biblical principles to equip us for life – to live our lives to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Him Who Sits On The Throne Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,034 views

    John describes worship “To Him who Sits on the Throne”

    Alex Malarkey, who was left paralyzed and spent two weeks in a coma after a 2004 car accident, filed a lawsuit this month against Christian publisher Tyndale House for associating his name with the controversial book coauthored with his father, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, and not paying him ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Have A Winning Attitude

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 37,456 views

    The attitude a person as toward life will determine the outcome of their life.

    How To Have A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:8-14 I think we need to understand that the same victorious life that was enjoyed by the Apostle Paul is available to every believer. It really is possible for common folk like you and me to become mighty in spirit and experience the same triumphant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal