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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Love Does Not Envy

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,269 views

    ENVY is called a “green-eyed-monster” and can be defined as a resentful emotion which "occurs when a person lacks another’s (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it." Oh, but God’s love overcomes all.

    Quotes: “Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own."- Harold Coffin “Envy, after all, comes from wanting something that isn’t yours. But grief comes from losing something you’ve already had.” ― Jodi Picoult "Never underestimate the power of jealousy and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Imitators Of Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,405 views

    Encourage us to willingly follow Jesus, imitate His actions and mindset, and apply these principles in our daily lives as a form of voluntary worship.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Ephesians 5:1, which reads, "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children." This Scripture is a call to action, a call to live as imitators of Christ Jesus, to seek to have His mind, and to redeem the time ...read more

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    Precepts Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jun 1, 2024
     | 782 views

    "Deny yourself, take up your Cross, and follow Me." (Jesus Christ circa 30 AD)

    PRECEPTS OF DISCIPLESHIP MT 16:24-27 Dietrich Bonhoeffer- From childhood, I only have 2 modern day heroes. One is Br. Andrew that smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and the other is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a great German theologian during the time of Hitler. He preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solomon: The Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 30, 2022
     | 4,323 views

    Solomon was a great success and yet an utter failure. Where did Solomon go wrong? Here we glimpse at the start of his failure.

    Solomon: The Successful Failure 1 Kings 11:1-13 What might have been? It is a case of would’ve, could’ve, should’ve. Like a sports team that had everything going for them. They make a recruiting violation, and they are not eligible for the tournament. They are the best, but they never realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Sep 8, 2022
     | 2,523 views

    We have been entrusted with the mission of going and making disciples.

    “A LIFE WORTH LIVING” ACTS 20:17-24 From Acts 1 through the final chapter, Acts reveals why the church was born and why the church exists today: to tell the good news of Jesus Christ. The believers experienced hardship and persecution, but they did not give up. Their purpose was more important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Too Great To Ignore Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2022
     | 5,253 views

    Why neglect your salvation? Consider what God did to pay the price of your salvation. The precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross when he died for you, the just for the unjust to bring you back to God. Your salvation is too great to ignore.

    In 1888, Alfred Nobel the inventor of dynamite awoke to read his own obituary in the newspaper. Actually Nobel’s brother Ludvig had died from a heart attack, but there was mistaken identity and the obituary was written about him instead. “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virtuous Woman

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
     | 1,212 views

    Proverbs 31 offers a timeless portrait of the virtuous woman, a model of wisdom, strength, and grace. This woman is not defined by external beauty or worldly achievements, but by her fear of the Lord and her unwavering commitment to her family and community.

    THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:3-5, Ephesians 5:33, Proverbs 12:4, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 31 offers a timeless portrait ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have You Not Read? Palm Sunday, 2025

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2025
     | 118 views

    The religious in Jerusalem missed 2 critical applications that we must not: The old testament prophecy of Zechariah was fulfilled in what Jesus did (because of who He is), and, these were the same leaders charged with teaching God’s word and they don’t know it!

    Have You Not Read? (Palm Sunday 2025) Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! - If you’ve been to church for any time, prob heard about Jesus’ triumphant entry -- The significance of this moment written in history and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Family Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,036 views

    Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You both are essential to Kingdom of God and to the family unit.

    Video Clip after worship: The Croods How many have had similar road trips with your families. You have to love our families! T.S- Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Volume Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    What if I told you that you could increase the success of having your prayers answered? Would that peak your interest? Did you know that God’s Word makes a distinction between prayer and crying out to God?”

    Psalm 107: (4) Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. (5) They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away. (6) Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. (10) Some sat in darkness and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #5 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,392 views

    #5 in the Nehemiah Series. Part 3 on rebuilding the gates symbolizing the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #5 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 3 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 By Pastor Jim May Last week we started up the East Wall of the City with Nehemiah as they were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. We have spoken already about the Sheep Gate, the Fish Gate, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Your Destiny?

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

    [What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influencing People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,925 views

    Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

    INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Schism With The Scribes And Factions With The Family

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 20,238 views

    This sermon describes the opposition Jesus faced from both his own family and from the Scribes. It attempts to highlight how Christians today can face similar accounts of rejection by both the world and from family.

    Schisms with the Scribes and Factions in the Family Introduction I would like set before you a couple of stories in order to illuminate the background to this passage. Scene 1: A Carpenter Shop in Nazareth The road for Sepphoris to Nazareth consisted mostly of rolling hillsides. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Mom!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,524 views

    Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity.

    Go Mom! Thesis: Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity. Opening Illustration: What My Mother taught me My mother taught me Religion: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, ¡§You better pray the stain will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational