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  • Michael Monica avatar

    Philippians 3:12-14

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 791 views

    Philippians 3:12-14

    Philippians 3:12 - 14 “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Unknown The Point | What you pursue will determine your destiny.((Your pursuit determines your destiny)) Have you ever had a goal? Running the race is about the growth, not the completion. BT Running (2 miles in 18 minutes) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Wedding Ceremony And The Act Of Baptism

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    The American Wedding Ceremony has many elements which correspond to the Act of Baptism and they both unite for life

    Last Sunday, we talked about wedding ceremonies. We talked about how they differ from country to country and from culture to culture. We spent a considerable amount of time talking specifically about one type of a wedding ceremony that was practiced during Jesus day, among the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome The Temptation To Retaliate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    When anger lingers in our heart,It poisons all we think and do;But faith seeks ways to show God’s love. And keeps our spirit strong and true.

    How to Overcome the Temptation to Retaliate (Rom 12:19-21) Illustration:A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor finally had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, "I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in a case like this I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Relevance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    The Resurrection is relevant because… 1. …it confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. 2. …it proves there is life after death.

    OBJECTIVES: 1. Audience will be assured that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead. 2. Audience will be challenged to answer the question “Are you ready for life after death?” INTRO: One of my favorite movies of all time is “Planes Trains and Automobiles” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leo Launio avatar

    From Failure To Fame

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 290 ratings
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    What made Simon Peter, a man of failures, become Simon Peter, a man of fame?

    March 20, 1996 I. INTRODUCTION: His name is Simon Peter. We remember him as the disciple who tried to walk on water, but started sinking when the waves and wind blew his faith away. He testified Jesus as the Son of God, yet denied Him three times in one night. He swore never to forsake his ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Original Christmas Announcement - The Angel Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,579 views

    Not a Hallmark but the very best Christmas announcement was the original one from God delivered by the angel. Calmed Fear, Created Hope, Called others to Worship. It should be our announcement.

    Original Christmas Series #4 The Original Christmas Announcement LK 2:8-15 I invite you to find Luke Chapter 2 this morning. It was a chilly December morning as an elderly woman entered her small town post office and made her way to the counter. The clerk asked her "How may I assist you?" She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    There's A Problem With The Church

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    Many of us got saved and born again and became a member of what is known as the “Body of Christ”. We come to church every Sunday and do not really understand our purpose in the Body of Christ. But to function properly and get the fullness out of this re

    I Corinthians 12:12 – 14 (Everyone reads this together) For as the body is one, and hath many members, all the members of that one body being many, are one body; so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out For Idols

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    We are given an express command from God not to put anything before Him. So tonight I want us to search our hearts and find out if there are any idols in our lives, and without reservation rip them out of our lives.

    Watch out for Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction In our world we have many people who have ‘idols’ in their lives… like Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, spoke on BBC Radio in July 2001… Williams said, “…I haven’t had a drink or done drugs for seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Even When Unholy Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2013
     | 6,077 views

    God is able to encourage and enthuse us even when we are living in an unholy way

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message I have most of my report cards from grade 2 through to grade 12. In all of the reports there is a distinct pattern. I was much better at Maths and Science then I was at Spelling and English. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017
     | 15,149 views

    When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

    Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Know The Spirit — The Holy Spirit From Genesis To Revelation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 273 views

    For from Genesis to Revelation, the Spirit’s story is all about Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

    Go! And Know the Spirit — The Holy Spirit from Genesis to Revelation Introduction: The Spirit Who Has Always Been Church, today we embark on a journey across the entire sweep of Scripture — from Genesis to Revelation — to see the presence, power, and purpose of the Holy Spirit. Too often, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Worldliness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025
     | 313 views

    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

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "New Year – New Beginnings”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,185 views

    Restoring relationship with God and man through confession

    “New Year – New Beginnings” January 7, 2007 "If you fully obey all of these commandments of the Lord your God, the laws I am declaring to you today, God will transform you into the greatest nation in the world. These are the blessings that will come upon you: Blessings in the city, Blessings in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fading Vision Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
     | 3,925 views

    We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

    All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Envy The Wicked

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 5,285 views

    To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you envy the wicked? No, I pray for them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:19-20 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal