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  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    Gaza, Gath And Ashdod

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,254 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences of allowing "little" sins to remain alive within the life of the believer.

    Gaza, Gath and Ashdod Text: Joshua 13:1-3; Hebrews 12:1 Joshua 13:1-3 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,573 views

    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Intentionally Kinder/Effort

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2018
     | 3,529 views

    Bettering the human spiritual condition is the greatest good any individual can achieve. Are you intentionally growing and being kinder?

    INTENTIONUALLY KINDER --- A LITTLE EXTRA EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have asked many people what is their purpose in life? They always say: I DON’T KNOW? Then I ask them what is GOD’S PURPOSE FOR GIVING US BREATH? I receive the same answer? Ask them a year later? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 6,675 views

    This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

    “Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #4 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,495 views

    #4 in the Nehemiah Series. A continuation of the rebuilding of the gates of Jerusalem paralleled with the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #4 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 2 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a study of the gates of Jerusalem that Nehemiah and the Israelites rebuilt under the direction of King Artaxerxes (Cyrus) of Persia. God had sent judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

    Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,938 views

    What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson On Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 129 views

    True fasting is not just abstaining from food, but actively pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy, reflecting God’s heart through tangible love for others.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us have come with a holy hunger today. Not just the kind that rumbles in our stomachs, but the kind that aches in our souls—the ache for God to be near, to make things right, to make us whole. If your heart feels weary or your prayers feel thin, take courage. The God who ...read more

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    But I Just Can't Win Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

    How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do All To The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 18, 2025
     | 435 views

    As Christians, we are to live in a way that glorifies God. That is the message of the last part of First Corinthians chapter ten. Verse 31 there says that “whatever you do, do all the glory of God.” But we have to be careful, we may do things that do not give glory to God.

    Alba 8-17-2025 DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD I Corinthians 10:23-33 Dan Blocker played the character Hoss on the TV series Bonanza. When Dan Blocker died unexpectedly at age 43, Hoss died. The producers knew they could not replace him. So they told the story that a woman was caught in a flood, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 87 views

    God redeems our deepest failures, transforming brokenness into hope, as seen in Judah’s story, ultimately pointing us to Christ’s unfailing love and redemption.

    Friends, settle your hearts and take a deep breath. Grace has a way of meeting us right where we are—right in the middle of our mess, our mistakes, and our midnight worries. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can weave good from the tangled threads of your past, you’re in the right place. If ...read more

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    Memorial Stones

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002
    based on 494 ratings
     | 35,516 views

    The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

    MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Destiny - Part Seven

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    Idolatry can control a believer’s life and cause confusion and heartaches. A believer living like this is looking for a spiritual accent in their life, and that’s about all. It’s just like a spiritual band aid. This becomes a carnal relationship with t

    THE BIRTH OF A DREAM We had good services this morning, especially with having as many visitors as we did. We should remember them in prayer that the Lord will continue what perhaps began in their hearts. Traditionally, Easter and Christmas can bring in people that don’t normally attend church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Run Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2021
     | 5,851 views

    Our Marathon ends only at our death. Till then we need to run without hesitance and fear. We will face all kinds of encumbrances in life but throw off the run with the same pace and win the race.

    Theme: Run, Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Dearly beloved in Christ. Today, we will have mediation from Hebrews 12:1-3 under the theme, RUN. I would like to leave three thoughts, such as, Run the Race, Run to Jesus, and Run without weary. An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. Next to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,314 views

    Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

    John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational