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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Life Hid With Christ In God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024
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     | 678 views

    If we have been made alive in Christ Jesus, then let us live our lives accordingly.

    A LIFE HID WITH CHRIST IN GOD. Colossians 3:1-7. 1. Since we have been “risen with Christ”, then we must “SEEK THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ABOVE, where Christ is…” (COLOSSIANS 3:1). We are to focus our lives on the One at “the right hand of God.” The posture mentioned is important: He is “seated,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling God’s Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025
     | 296 views

    Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us.

    FULFILLING GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Supernatural Life: Walking In God’s Power

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
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     | 446 views

    The Christian life is not meant to be lived by natural strength alone. We are called to walk in the supernatural, empowered by the Spirit of God to live above the limitations of this world.

    THE SUPERNATURAL LIFE: WALKING IN GOD’S POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, Mark 16:17–18, Galatians 2:20, John 14:12, 2 Peter 1:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is not meant to be lived by natural strength alone. We are called to walk in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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     | 7,334 views

    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Walker avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 7, 2017
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    The tension between the flesh and the Spirit is tremendous. Too often human pride and independence crowd God's Holy Spirit to the margins of daily thought and action. Unity and evangelism should be the hallmark of our churches today.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023
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    This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement In The Face Of Problems

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2016
     | 3,895 views

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12.

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12. Knowing that his words would fill the Thessalonian believers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023
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     | 1,934 views

    Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

    Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Bright avatar

    Jesus, John & Us Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021
     | 2,468 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Real Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?

    Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 44,590 views

    This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

    Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Life Stimulated By Joy

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    Choosing to live the joy of God in us has tremendous payoffs.

    A Life Stimulated By Joy 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy 5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure that God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 22,589 views

    God’s call of Jeremiah reveals that He has a purpose for all, and that discovering that should be our highest goal.

    Introduction: This morning I want us to look at God’s call of another one of His prophets—the Prophet Jeremiah. Last week we saw God call Isaiah through a vision of heaven that prompted Isaiah to Look UP and see the holiness of God—to Look INWARD and see his only sinfulness as well as God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Journey For The Abundance Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    no matter what people want to think, we are on a journey. what we do on that journey affects eternity for us and those that are around us. Jesus desires that we live life abundantly.

    JOURNEY FOR THE FULLNESS OF GOD JOHN 10:1-10 INTRO- JESUS IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PAINTS A PICTURE FOR EACH OF US THIS MORNING. HE SHOWS US THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO CHRIST. YOU CANNOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene