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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Essentials Of Spiritual Fulfillment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,138 views

    Ultimate fulfillment in life, spiritual fulfillment, can be gained only by centering our lives around the Lord.

    The Essentials Of Spiritual Fulfillment Text: Heb.11: 1-7 Intro: One of man’s innate desires is that of fulfillment. However, fulfillment means different things to different people. To some, fulfillment might mean accomplishing some dangerous or heroic feat. To others, fulfillment means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Or Foe?

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    A friend of the world may gain the whole world, but becomes an enemy of God and loses his own soul.

    October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 James 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,308 views

    In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

    Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Wait Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,267 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us gain a better understanding of how to wait on God - especially as it applies to prayer.

    I WILL WAIT Habakkuk 2:1 INTRODUCTION: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance – you may be seated. (Video) If you have served in the Armed forces of our country, law enforcement or fire department please stand and be recognized (applause) A. Who here likes to wait? 1. Not many of us do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Oppression

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,433 views

    This sermon will help Christians to gain an understanding about how oppression from the enemy can be dealt with.

    Oppression v Possession It is only when a Christian finds that they are struggling in their walk with God, that they may need to consider whether or not they may have been oppressed by the enemy. If you are a person who has accepted Christ into your heart and follows God, but finds that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Everyone Has A Balance Sheet In Life

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,568 views

    This sermon shows that life and death carry Balance Sheets and It should be your objective to balance in the positive (Gain).

    Everyone has a Balance Sheet in Life Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014
     | 3,511 views

    Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

    The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    To Be Blessed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,239 views

    If we desire God’s full blessings, then we learn from scripture how to gain it.

    To Be Blessed Jeremiah 4:1-4 * Most, if not all, of us desire, want, and long for the blessings and/or the favor of God. It’s written in our DNA. Marry that desire to God’s desire of WANTING to bless us and it would seem that you have a situation that is automatic. Maybe it is, but perhaps it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,595 views

    The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

    Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counterfeit Humility

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024
     | 823 views

    Like counterfeit currency notes, you have this ‘Counterfeit humility’ that people feign to gain recognition and favour.

    Counterfeit humility Colossians 2:18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. In the above passage, Paul warns Christians not to be taken in by deceptive and attractive words. These claims are attractive, but are merely tricks: they sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secrets Of The Eagle Anointing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025
     | 345 views

    The eagle anointing empowers believers to soar above limitations, gain divine strength, and operate with vision and dominion.

    THE SECRETS OF THE EAGLE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift That Keeps Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,213 views

    Explores the profound depth of God's love, the liberty we gain through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the presence of our Lord. As we step into the sanctuary of God's word, I am reminded of a beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada, "God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace." ...read more

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    Are You The One?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    John wondered about Jesus. He had just gotten done preaching how Messiah would come in power and judgment, instead of cleaning house Jesus is preaching love your enemies and turn the other cheek. It is little wonder John had doubts!

    Have you ever wondered at some point in your life, Am I doing the right thing, making the right choice? How do you know if you’re doing right or choosing well when it comes to that job or a major decision that affects your family? How do people make the right choices when the doctor says there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

    THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Peril Of Hardening Your Heart Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 25, 2021
     | 3,462 views

    Have you gotten used to saying "No" to God? It became a habit of the Children of Israel in the wilderness and ultimately resulted in an all-out rebellion against God that disqualified most of them from God's rest.

    Author, theologian and Professor Craig Keener tells how his mother asked him if he believed in an after-life at the age of nine, and he replied no. She agreed with him and told him how most intellectuals did as well. So he felt affirmed in his atheism. The problem was that such a worldview left ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church