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    How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

    Contributed by W F on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

    Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

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    A Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 2,085 views

    God's call on our lives is unstoppable and His purpose remains unquenchable, even in the face of discouragement, and we must persevere in our faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message that I believe is relevant and important for all of us, especially in the times we're living in. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "By perseverance the snail reached the ark." So let us persevere in our walk with God, trusting in ...read more

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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,719 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not A Changed Life, But An Exchanged Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,233 views

    This sermon explores the profound truth of being crucified with Christ, living not for ourselves, but allowing Christ to live within us.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because we get to gather in the presence of the One who does. As we gather in this sanctuary, let's take a moment to remember that we are standing on holy ground. This is not ...read more

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    Life’s Turning Points Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,069 views

    When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

    Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,332 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Sanctified Christian Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
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    Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

    LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can I Know God’s Will For My Life?

    Contributed by Nick Penders on Sep 17, 2014
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     | 5,170 views

    Many people doesn't know how to discern God's will. With this explanation I hope we can learn and find God's will in our life and be determined to do the will of God

    How Can I Know God’s Will For My Life? God has purpose for our life. We can see in Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Because we are Christians God has a purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Gps For Life’s Journey Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 29, 2011
     | 9,384 views

    We live in a security conscious age. What security is there for our journey through life now and in the future?

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A GPS for Life’s Journey” John 14:4-6 1,630,000,000. That’s the number of internet sites that deal with security. Is there any doubt we live in a security conscious age? But how do we know that number is significant? I googled two other terms and discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,650 views

    To survive the storms of life, we must understand that in God there are promises that He has made to us.

    Introduction This week will start part 1 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. But we do have something to hold on to, the Promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Hand Of God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 55,061 views

    This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

    11.13.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 1” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God...” Intro In this verse that I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hand Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,294 views

    This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

    12.04.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 2” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.” Intro Solomon makes a profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hand Of God - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,615 views

    This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

    01.15.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 3” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hand Of God - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,312 views

    This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

    01.22.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 4” Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s taken a lot of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God