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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Somebody Stop The World. I Want To Get Off! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,672 views

    An effort to helpl my audience have a greater peace concerning family stress and crises and to begin building real spiritual resources that will help them cope with them in their home

    Matthew 6:6-34; There’s a lot of stress going on out there, and a lot of that stress has been associated with the workplace. Maybe you’ve seen some of the signs of it; like this one of a zebra who says, “I think it’s stress.” Or, maybe you’ve seen this stress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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     | 501 views

    Holy living demands self-denial, perseverance, and complete devotion to God. Though it comes with sacrifices, the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs. As believers, let us embrace the call to holiness, knowing that God’s grace will sustain us.

    Title: THE COST OF HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Holy living is a command and an essential aspect of the Christian journey. However, it comes with a cost—self-denial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I’m Outta Here Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2015
     | 10,292 views

    A study of the book of 1 Samuel 4: 1 – 22

    1 Samuel 4: 1 – 22 I’m Outta Here 1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer; and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. 2 Then the Philistines put themselves in battle array against Israel. And when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Making Your Life Count: The Wisdom Of Godly Arithmetic

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,294 views

    God gives every human being exactly 86,400 seconds every day. This message focuses on the importance of "Godly" as opposed to "human arithmetic" in numbering our days.

    MAKING YOUR LIFE COUNT: THE WISDOM OF GODLY ARITHMETIC Psalm 90: 12 1. I received the most incredible news this past week – and I expect that each of you either has or will be receiving yours as well – that an account had been opened in my name at Life Bank with a daily deposit of $86,400. Isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Inalienable Rights Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,965 views

    The idea of Inalienable rights is rooted in Genesis and the fact that human beings are created in the image of God. Neither Secular Humanism or Islam recognize this. This message looks at this in an instructional way.

    INALIENABLE RIGHTS Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 26th 2006 A message like this one can stand alone, but I strongly suggest that each one listening to Inalienable Rights also get a CD or tape of my message from two weeks prior to this one. Clash of Civilizations bring out some stark facts about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    St Matthew, St Peter, St. Catherine And The Medieval Papacy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2017
     | 4,182 views

    Human sin and human weakness will never be absent from even the hierarchy, and, as Catherine taught, prayer and repentance must always be part of our arsenal against evil.

    Feast of St. Matthew 2017 Revolution/Reformation The apostle Matthew was someone who nobody would pick out to be the disciple of the Jewish prophet, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes called Levi, his Hebrew name, Mattheus was the worst kind of collaborator with the Romans. He is called a te????? ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Three Of The Oldest Church Traditions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,145 views

    Because the disciples were very human, and because human nature hasn’t changed, they exemplified three established traditions that are every bit as common in the church today.

    Three of the Oldest Church Traditions (Mark 10:32-45) 1. We all live within the boundaries of routines and patterns; but they do not always hold true. 2. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,836 views

    Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

    Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    John Series Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 27, 2021
     | 3,362 views

    This passage is one of the summits of Scripture. In fact, it probably reaches the highest of human thought. What is the thought that reaches the height of human concepts? It is this: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is …

    Jesus the Living Word: The First Witness of John the Apostle, 1:1–5 (1:1–5) Introduction: this passage is one of the summits of Scripture. In fact, it probably reaches the highest of human thought. What is the thought that reaches the height of human concepts? It is this: Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Child Is This? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 22, 2022
     | 2,844 views

    The humble humanity of Jesus Christ who is born this first Christmas morning. The humble humanity of Jesus is all the more impressive when you see his Majestic Deity.

    Imagine you were one of the shepherds in the field keeping watch over the flocks by night. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appears and the glory of the Lord shines everywhere. You are terrified by this sight. The angel of the Lord tells you not to be afraid. Then comes an announcement of good news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Hands Of The Potter

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021
     | 2,623 views

    Jeremiah saw these things when he went to the potter's house. Clay; symbol of the human life. Wheel; symbol of human history. Potter; represents God.

    1. Here is a bible truth illustrated. A truth that every Christian needs to learn. 2. John 10:27-29; Romans 8:28, 35-39 3. There comes a time in the life of every person, family, and church, when you need to know where you are. 4. There will come a time when you must have a word from the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balm Of Gilead

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,779 views

    Yes, there is a Balm in Gilead for our day to heal all of humanity’s ailments, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Learn more from Jeremiah’s question if there is such a balm and physician.

    Balm of Gilead Jeremiah 8:21-22 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBMc2Mr5p90&t=6s Today I’d like to share what many people refer to, but really don’t know much about, and that is the Balm of Gilead. They talk about Jesus being the Balm of Gilead, but really don’t know how it applies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Mustard Seed And The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 18, 2020
     | 7,123 views

    The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast encourage Kingdom members to expect growth and an abundant response to the Gospel, irrespective of, what may seem like, an insignificant beginning or effort.

    Message Matthew 13:31-33 “The Mustard Seed and the Yeast” Today our parable focus is on the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast. The Mustard Seed Parable appears in Matthew Mark and Luke. The Yeast Parable only appears in Matthew and Luke. When you read the parables in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Church

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

    The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Lose The Sensitivity

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

    DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal