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  • John Gaston avatar

    Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 77 ratings
     | 45,856 views

    Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

    COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Fill Up Those Moral Valleys; Bring Low That Pride Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,663 views

    God’s vision for the earth, for humanity, is so much broader and better than any civil engineering project.

    Second Sunday of Advent I have to admit that when I read the words, “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked made straight and the rough ways smooth,” I get a mental picture of some A&M graduate, or someone out of one of our other great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    Have we fallen asleep spiritually? God is calling us to wake up, so what are we to do?

    In verses 1-5: Despite the fact that God had spoken straightforwardly and perceptibly with Moses and Joshua, God’s Word had become uncommon during the three centuries of rule by judges. By the time Eli was High Priest, there were no prophets speaking God's messages to the children of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Every Now And Then God Shows Up At Fire Side Chats

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 12, 2024
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    Like President Roosevelt helped America during rough times with the fire side chats, God help us every now and then by showing up. This sermon based on VBS Camp Firelight.

    Psalm 56:3 Every Now and then God shows up 1. The beginning of the Fire Side Chats • The Fire Side chats were a series of radio addresses delivered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. • President Roosevelt began to talk to Americans via Radio • He talked about the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
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     | 1,221 views

    Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

    Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023
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    The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

    For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023
     | 1,233 views

    Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

    Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025
     | 1,456 views

    Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.

    Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are We Still Running The Race Or Have We Given Up?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 14, 2025
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    God’s power and strength is our wellspring of continual nourishment to enable us to persevere through our daily struggles.

    Ever notice how even the most grounded individuals get drained on occasion? Yet God’s power and strength will never decrease. He can never be too tired or too occupied to even consider helping and listen to us. God’s strength is our wellspring of strength. At the point when we feel all of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Rooted And Built Up In Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,833 views

    Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith.

    Rooted and Built Up in Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith. Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT): "And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    ( I Woke Up This Morning With My Mind Stead On Jesus)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    ANYTHING THAT IS BUILT HIGH MUST HAVE A FIRM FOUNDATION BECAUSE NO ONE CAN BECOME A TRUE BELIEVER WITHOUT A SOLID FOUNDATION

    James 1:21-23 (KJV) 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,284 views

    A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

    Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Blinded By Stuffing

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    This thanksgiving open your eyes to God’s blessings

    Sermon: "Blinded by Stuffing" Jn 6:25-35 November 18, 2001 I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. Can you believe it, it is only three days until thanksgiving - and for those of you with children that’s means its only 37 days to Christmas. Did you know that America’s first thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Body Language

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 7, 2010
     | 5,270 views

    Our actions speak clearly about who we are and what we need; we need to lie down in worship and study, we need to walk in the valley of human need, and we need to engage those who are different from us.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 18, 1992 I want you to look up here and then feed back to me what I am saying. I’m asking you to watch me and then tell me what I am saying to you. (Clumped shoulders): “I certainly am glad to be here.” What did I say? My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When Others Are Out To Get You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020
     | 2,887 views

    Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

    When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible