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  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Thrive In Persecution

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,623 views

    Dr. Tow shares six keys to thriving in persecution. Persecution is discussed in context of personal struggle as well as through the lens of our cultural climate.

    How To Thrive In Persecution 07-05-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In Matt 5:10-15 Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Perverting God's Grace (2)

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 8, 2022
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     | 1,433 views

    God has poured immeasurable grace on his church. This grace should not be abused by church leaders. Pride in the house of God has led many to pervert the grace of God. God is not pleased.

    TEXT: 3 JOHN 1:9-11 (NIV) "I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. He also stops ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,836 views

    Worship that pleases the Lord

    The Way of Worship We worship in Truth We worship in Spirit We worship by Choice Slide 1 Intro Thanksgiving is over, our bellies are full and now our attention begins to turn to Christmas. And even in the church, with so many things to do in preparation for getting together with family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To Humbling Circumstances

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
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     | 14,125 views

    At times God brings a Christian through humbling experiences. Why would He do that? How are we to respond when that happens? What are the benefits of responding in the right way?

    1 Peter 5:6 04.26.15 A paradox is a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet perhaps true.i Jesus stated a paradox in Matt 23:12 when He said, “…whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”ii The world does not believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Are We To Know The Truth?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,229 views

    The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

    When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Good Is Good Enough?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

    Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

    Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Awe Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 79 ratings
     | 30,477 views

    How do we maintain or get back a sense of wonder and awe of God

    In Awe of God How do we capture that awe of God Recognize who God is Recognize God as Creator Recognize God as Judge Recognize who We are Recognize Ourselves as Sinners Slide Intro Do you ever feel like something has changed in your life? Where maybe you used to be excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,552 views

    In this passage, Nebuchadnezzar gives us two lessons in how to bring Honor to God.

    Honoring God: Daniel 4:28-35 Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. This morning I bring to you a story of Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar was the great king of Babylon the great hero of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Deb Ling on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    This sermon teaches about the love of God and how we are to apply it to our lives.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-9 (The Message) The Way of Love 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be An Imitator Of God

    Contributed by Robert Hudson on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,626 views

    Message on Ephesians 5:1-8 about how we are to be imitators of God.

    This morning I would like to talk about being an imitation or being an imitator. When I think about imitations I tend to think of cheap replicas things with inferior quality and while it might be a good deal, it will not last as long or work as well as the original. A couple of things that come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And Government Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,852 views

    What does God say about government and how are we to deal with it?

    We the People in America are still trying to find out what type of government we will have in the next 4 years. Too many of us are anxious of our government. Isn’t interesting that we just finished talking about what the future will be? You already know the answer, but this morning, let us remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence For God

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,912 views

    Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? How would we discuss this with an atheist?

    Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? An ancient songwriter wrote: “The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Father Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

    God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Help on how to survive the spiritual and emotional droughts of life and keep on living in Christ

    SERMON: Surviving the Drought by Knowing God 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sept 8, 2002 (First in a series) I. The Droughts of Life – Introduction A. We are in a Drought 1. It began in May 1998. We are now in our fifth year of a drought. 2. Here in Carroll County we are in one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist