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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Fear Of Losing Out

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006
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     | 3,494 views

    Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

    Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Lovable

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Mar 16, 2014
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    Complacency in marriage is a termite! If we are complacent in marriage, we can also be complacent in our relationship with God.

    Sermon No. 05 February 9, 2014 Mabini, Tagum City STAY LOVABLE Psalms 17:8 Part I. Greetings Overview of the message The message this afternoon is about staying lovable and attractive in the eyes of our spouses during the marriage union. Falling in love with our spouses is easy. The hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Our Courtship Before Marriage Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2017
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    Series of marriage.

    Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 2 Introduction: The word courtship sounds pretty archaic by today's standards in a world filled with language like "one night stand" or "hooking up" and the very notion that "waiting until marriage" is the best option is laughed at in our culture. I'm going to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Worldliness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025
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    One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

    THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let'em Work, Let'em Live

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 11, 2001
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    To please God, our faith must be followed by action.

    LET’EM WORK, LET’EM LIVE JAMES 2: 14 – 26 AUGUST 12, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Story of lil Leroy and the birthday bicycle. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Is it possible for Christ to save me from the perils of wickedness without saving me for the cause of goodness? Is Christianity mere mental assent to a fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

    “What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Delightful Death Notice

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006
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     | 2,785 views

    A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

    With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why All The Blood?

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Why were the blood offerings done in Leviticus

    “Why All The Blood?” Leviticus 17:11 Intro: Can I be very honest with you? I’m rot really a generous, giving person. In our marriage that’s Ronda. For me, giving is intentional, I have to think about it. For her, it’s spontaneous, it’s part of her nature, who she is. Often, when we go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grounded In Grace Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    I mentioned at the beginning that sometimes these passages relate to other passages in the future. I believe in this passage of 2 Samuel 9, we have a picture of how God treats us in His grace.

    ¡°Grounding Yourself in Grace¡± 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION Many times in the Bible we can read stories and events and relate them to later stories and later events. There are parallels in the Old Testament that speak of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. I believe it is part of the Bible being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leaving Behind My Anger

    Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004
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     | 3,818 views

    A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

    Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Taming Of The Tongue

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

    THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lust & Chastity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    A Christian view of sexuality. Lust happens when attraction becomes an overpowering factor in one's life. Chastity is a positive lifestyle marked by self-control.

    A cartoon depicts two guys in Hell, and one says to the other: “I was under the impression that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of the deadly sins we’ve been studying are distorted or excessive attachments to good things. We make them bad. When life revolves around ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Loose Your Love, Loose Your Light

    Contributed by Eddie Chasteen on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    Our churches can be so active these days, but without love we’re not going to reach our potential. Activity can not take the place of attractiveness, and we are to shine so we can draw men and women to Christ. Love for others will cause us to want to be a

    Loose Your Love, Loose Your Light Revelation 2:1-5 I heard a story once about a lighthouse and rescue squad off of a dangerous point on a certain seacoast. They did a wonderful job rescuing the hurting and lost, that is until the town got the idea of reconditioning the old lighthouse for a newer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 83 ratings
     | 54,827 views

    Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational