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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,257 views

    To qualify as worship, our corporate religious activities must include sound preaching. To fail to include this vital aspect of worship is to condemn our congregations to an insipid presence in the midst of a hostile world.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Envy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,341 views

    Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

    PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    Why Church #12 The Power To Advance Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 543 views

    They faced incredibly hostile conditions together—and they all came out alive together. What a picture of the body of Christ....how we continue to do this is found in our text for today

    ~ Intro: STAYING WARM TOGETHER. In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft "They decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group." The 55 degree (Fahrenheit) water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Response To Persecution

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 604 views

    Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

    Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Church That Heals Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,458 views

    We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded and in need of God’s healing touch.

    A Church that Heals Present the service project for the Salvation Army to the church prior to the message. Thesis: We need to commit as a church to creating an environment that fosters spiritual, emotional and physical healing. We need to do this for the glory of God and for those who are wounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Of God In Creation

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2011
     | 3,599 views

    God created everything before He creates man, so He can place man in a fully prepared and beautiful environment. All were created good for man. This is the love and grace of God.

    The OT opens with an explanation of how the world came to be. • The book of Genesis was written by Moses. The first 5 books of OT were written by him. • Moses may have written the book during the years of the wilderness wandering to prepare the new generation to enter the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Comfort And Confidence Of Children Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 8,975 views

    There is nothing more comforting for a child, than a safe and loving home. Such an environment fosters growth and stability. The same principle applies for the children of God. Living confidently in Him, we enjoy growth and stability.

    The Comfort and Confidence of Children 1 John 3: 1-3 Our text this evening deals with the wonderful love of God and the eternal blessings bestowed on those who have been adopted into the family of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is no greater comfort than knowing one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Fast Do Not Exploit! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 13, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many health concerns at large.

    When you Fast do not exploit A very challenging theme this morning: “When you fast do not exploit”. Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 7,595 views

    How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

    LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Speaking The Same Language

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
     | 399 views

    Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same language—literally and spiritually—they understand one another, work together effectively, and build strong, unified environments.

    SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Proverbs 18:13, James 1:19, Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Heart Reader Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    Last in the series, "Life After the Wedding," this message features more spiritual perspectives on marriage, and practical tips for staying far from adultery.

    The Heart Reader Series: Life After the Wedding, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 26, 2006 David Flowers Big thought for today: If God wants marriages to be healthy, and if marriages are the product of a union between two spirit beings (which we are if you believe human beings have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Value Of Work

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013
     | 6,016 views

    A sermon on how work in the world can be viewed as a form of worship of God.

    We are going to look through a lot of scriptures today, so I am not going to have you open your Bibles to any one particular scripture. Today, I want to open up with a question. How many of you remember your very first job that you earned a paycheck? For me, my first job, I hate to mention, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Standing Strong Against Satan’s Schemes Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,703 views

    We are going to learn through this study how we can live for the Lord in a culture that is hostile to our beliefs and we will see the incredible sovereignty of God through many of the prophecies that are spoken to us through Daniel. This morning we will

    When in Babylon…? Daniel 1 – Standing Strong against Satan’s Schemes Satan is seeking to destroy our faith By indoctrinating our minds (1:4) By stealing our identity (1:6-7) By feeding our flesh (1:5) God enables us to stand strong in our faith By knowing the Truth(1:8a) By remembering our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Courageous Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,720 views

    As the light shines, the hostile opposition to it, & thus to Jesus the light bearer, grows. It was now dangerous for Jesus to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the danger Jesus follows His appointed path but with wisdom.

    JOHN 7: 1-13 [The 5th Discourse] THE COURAGEOUS CHRIST [Leviticus 23: 33ff] John chapter 7 conveys the reactions of the world to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Again and again throughout this Gospel John has emphasized the difficulty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,517 views

    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army