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  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Win Over Your Worry Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,939 views

    In order to win over our worry, we must realize the futility of worry, set our priorities in order, and learn to live in the present.

    Win Over Your Worry The Habits of Happiness Part 5 Matthew 6:25-34 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Never Too Busy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2018
     | 8,335 views

    What kind of priority system do we have? Are you too busy? What you love you will find time to do.

    NEVER TOO BUSY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE BLACK WIDOW OF BUSY… Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. I read where a young preacher that was always so busy. He did not have time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God And His Power In Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 8,963 views

    We all ultimately rely upon God and need Him if we are to fulfill His will in our lives. This message deals with those priorities.

    Introduction: Cell #1— I Corinthians 4 is on page 872 of the Bible in your pew. 1. There are stories in history that really catch our attention, but sometimes they are more than interesting, they make important points that can also teach us significant lessons. There’s a story of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedicated Or Distracted

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 9, 2016
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     | 14,281 views

    Paul reminds us that even though we are married and have a family, God and our relationship with Him is still the priority in our life.

    DEDICATED OR DISTRACTED (where is your focus) 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (NLT) Intro: In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Is Near

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2013
     | 4,307 views

    God's Kingdom is already here and is soon to come! Our priority is living sanctified (holy) in preparation for the coming Kingdom of God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO LONG AND EXHAUSTIVE WORK DAY, AN EXTENDED VACATION OR EVEN WEEKEND GET-AWAY, WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE END WHEN WE CAN FINALLY GO BACK TO THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN HOME. ANTICIPATION. DESPITE THE EXCITEMENT OF TIME AWAY, BREATH-TAKING ADVENTURES, AND THE JOYS OF SEEING FAMILY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024
     | 1,173 views

    Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

    It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023
     | 1,781 views

    Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

    TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship God In Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,161 views

    This sermon aims to explore the power, priority, and purpose of worship, emphasizing the need to worship God in spirit and truth as outlined in John 4:24.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we are embarking on a journey of discovering the power, the priority, and the purpose of worship. Our touchstone for this exploration is John 4:24 which says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This is a ...read more

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    H.o.p.e Hanging On Patiently Every Day. Romans 12:12

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025
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     | 268 views

    Learning to be hanging on patiently every day in our lives with the Lord. Teaching from the Lord of how to live life with your priorities with order.

    Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 24,634 views

    Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

    “Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Foolish

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    How we use our time reveals the priority God has in our lives. We should be careful to always seek first the will of God.

    Don’t Be Foolish – Ephesians 5: 15 - 20 Intro: I’m not real fond of country music. Perhaps it’s because my dad and his brothers had a country band that practiced at our house --- The one thing I do like about country music are the titles for the songs. Here are a few I remember reading in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Unto Us A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,891 views

    Unto us a Son is give because He is a priority from God, with the authority of God, and who gives us liberty that is only found in God.

    Sunday, December 10, 2006 “Unto us a Son is Given” Text: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah continues with his prophesy Unto us a Child is born and goes a step deeper by saying unto us a son is given. It is interesting to note that not only was Isaiah a man with a burning desire to follow God, but he was also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
     | 6,599 views

    The atonement is essential to the Christian message and should always be a priority. Although there are many teachings that are appropriate, we must not allow the peripheral to push out the essential.

    1 Cor. 2:2 2-1-15 I want to take as our subject this morning, The Cross as absolutely Essential to: (1) God’s plan of salvation, (2) The Church’s message, and (3) The Holy Spirit’s work in our lives. Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:2 “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Consider Your Ways: Look Around (Sermon 1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,284 views

    When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS LOOK OUTWARD Haggai 1:1-6 Big Idea: When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 51:1-12 • Lamentations ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene