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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Are You Confident In Your Faith?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 14, 2024
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     | 2,651 views

    Today, I want to talk about having a confident faith because a confident faith will kill worry. A confident faith quiets our minds as the Lord whispers to our souls, “fear not.”

    When or how many times have you worried about something that turned out to be no big deal? I’m reminded of what one person said. “Don’t tell me the worry doesn’t do any good. Almost everything I worry about never happens.” There's a new word that we are hearing more and more these days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Good Is About To Happen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 7,997 views

    Do we maintain a godly lifestyle even in the midst of ungodly environments? Are we like Cornelius? We can be.

    Something Good Is About to Happen (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Many of you know that I am a big fan of Al Jolson. Did you know how I became a Jolson fan? It started with Ted Martin’s dad, Danny Martin… 2. Jolson - first superstar. First man to sell a million records. The man who was billed as "The World’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Paying Attention

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014
     | 6,117 views

    It is crucial to keep a firm grip on the gospel of Jesus Christ, less we be drawn away by the enticements of the environment around us.

    Are You Paying Attention! How many times have we heard that in our lives, growing up! Well this morning follow along with me in Hebrews 2:1-4 as the writer of Hebrews says to us Are You Paying Attention. It is crucial to keep a firm grip on the gospel of Jesus Christ, less we be drawn away by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,303 views

    This sermon explores our divine responsibility as stewards of God's creation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the environment and using resources wisely.

    Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather in the warm embrace of our Father's house, united in spirit and truth, to seek His wisdom and guidance. As we nestle in the comforting folds of His word, we are reminded that our faith is not a solitary pursuit, but a shared endeavor, a collective ...read more

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    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Hope”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 1, 2025
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     | 652 views

    We’ll be looking at the second part of our mini-series within our main series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. This message will center upon the attribute of hope. Like air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life and is essential especially when everything seems hopeless.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkwrBPycZA&t=6s This morning we’re in the second part of our mini-series within our main series on our need to elevate our discipleship to the next level. And this mini-series is based ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
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     | 1,798 views

    Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

    Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serve Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,652 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,811 views

    Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

    Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship And Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.

    Rom 12:14-13:14 I know some of you are visitors to St Theos today, so let me just fill you in on what we’ve been looking at in our preaching for much of this year. We’ve spent most of the year working our way through the letter to the Romans. It’s a fairly complex letter so we’ve taken some time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

    "I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “i’ll Be Back!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010
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     | 6,194 views

    “I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

    “I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014
     | 5,489 views

    Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

    Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Unity Of The Body - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 22, 2011
     | 3,659 views

    For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...

    Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Part 2 - Christ's Church In A Pestilent World (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020
     | 4,036 views

    How should the Church live in a world of Pestilence and hostility to the gospel? https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs

    Christ’s Church in a Pestilent World (Part 2) View this sermon at https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:8-20 Introduction We are continuing our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Before we get into Jesus’ words to these churches it is vital we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Is Light Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 27, 2023
     | 1,769 views

    1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people.

    God is Light April 30, 2023 1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people. John was writing to a group of believers scattered around Asia who needed encouragement. 1 John 1:5-7 NIV This is the message we have heard from him and declare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational