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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Fitting In

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011
     | 7,369 views

    comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

    “Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    But His Father Was A Greek

    Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

    But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Godly Life In A Godless World

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 23, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,697 views

    Is it possible to live a godly life in the evil world where God has no place?

    Introduction: If we look around us, we can see that the world we live in is becoming more and more Godless. The thought of God and living Godly scares the multitude of people. We are pushing God and His Word out from our systems, schools, governments and secular world. Most of the people are afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 415 views

    Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

    INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hell Is For Sissies

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    This sermon reveals what it takes to get to Heaven or go to Hell.

    Hell Is For Sissies! Text: John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,348 views

    Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

    This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Bless Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    We have the disturbance of the same-sex marriages that is going on in San Francisco and some other states trying to get it legalized. That alone would tell us that the institution of marriage is in trouble.

    God bless our children Ephesians 6:1-4 01/15/06 I was reading the other day that the American marriages are in trouble. I tend to agree with the statement. I will tell you why I believe that. We have the disturbance of the same-sex marriages that is going on in San Francisco and some other states ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Opord Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,394 views

    This message frames the great commission as an operations order from our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ.

    God’s Operation Order to the Church Sean Lester January 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 28:19, Galatians 12:8-10, Introductory thoughts a. As an officer candidate in Army National Guard I am required to learn how to lead troops. The first procedure in troop leading is receiving and understanding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

    - Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Neglected Gifts

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 30, 2016
     | 4,976 views

    God offers each of us some amazing gifts: how many of them do we open, utilize, and appreciate?

    Neglected Gifts Christmas Thwarted Plans Series (2 Corinthians 9:15) 1. Most of us look forward to giving and receiving Christmas gifts. 2. For Millennia, people of many cultures celebrated festive times by giving and receiving gifts. So it was natural that, when Christians starting celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Purpose In Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015
     | 5,719 views

    In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

    Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Give Us Men!

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    Father’s Day sermon stressing the need for committed men in the Body of Christ.

    GOD GIVE US MEN JEREMIAH 5:1-6 The question has been asked more than once, "What is a father?" Ham Mobley helps us out with the answer in an informative and entertaining way. "Between the joy of bridegroom and the pride of grandfather, we find a bewildered human being called a father. . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Age Of Ai

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 20, 2025
     | 903 views

    This sermon talks about holding on to our faith amid the rise of AI and the decline of Christianity.

    Beloved in Christ, we live in an age of extraordinary change. Technology has evolved so rapidly that what once seemed like science fiction is now part of our daily lives. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence—AI—which now influences everything from medicine to media, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 37 views

    The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten.

    Title: Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Intro: The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, The Church’s teachings can feel abstract until they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Original Ghost-Buster Ii

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,699 views

    The enemy of our souls is out to destroy us. How can we defeat him? Find out from a man possessed.

    The Original Ghost-Buster II November 12, 2006 Last week I spoke to you about a ruthless, cruel underworld system that wars against everything we value… our families, our health, our joy, and especially our eternal destinies. It’s an invisible system, but it’s no less real. And just because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan