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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 552 views

    Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give God Your Time Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 3,794 views

    Give It Up

    Give God Your Time 1. There is a petition required for opportunities - Colossians 4:3 2. There is an opposition against opportunities - I Corinthians 16:9 3. There is a recognition needed in opportunities - II Corinthians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Wall Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015
     | 5,690 views

    Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

    Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Wall Chapter 5 I. The New Opposition – Internal Difficulties. (vs. 5-11) - Poverty - Famine - Heavy Taxation - Families disrupted - Heavy Interest on Loans - Internal Discord II. The Resolution (vs. 12-13) - Confession - Repentance - Commitment III. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    How To Build A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 51,208 views

    This is the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Series: "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (Iii): Waiting For God

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    Worship - How God meets us through the event of worship in the high points, as well as the valleys, of our lives.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (III): Waiting For God Bible Reading: Psalm 130 Psalm 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Living The Good Life

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    Live the good life.

    LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Colossians 3.12-17 S: The good life – as God intended C: Resurrection Day Th: A People with Purpose Pr: LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. ?: What? What is good about the Christian life? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 3.12-17 four characteristics we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Peters avatar

    Three Faith Anchors

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

    Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    True & False Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 397 ratings
     | 36,172 views

    Just as true faith is shown but good deeds, so to true wisdom is shown by good deeds and good character

    James 3:13-18 February 16, 2003 True & False Wisdom James has been talking about what faith looks like – faith is shown by its good deeds, and its ability to control its tongue. From talking about the bad that come out of our mouths, he turns to the good that can come out of mouth – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Paul's Pastoral Concern Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    Pauls’ pastoral concern on paper and in action

    1 Thessalonians 217- 35 At the beginning of his book When Men think private thoughts Gordon McDonald tells the story of two men who are sitting alone at midnight – let me read it to you. There is a desire in the heart of a man (and a woman) to know whether or not his life meant something, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time To Decide Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,054 views

    God rebukes Jeremiah in this text. Jeremiah is told to "repent." Why?

    OPEN: (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. – And he said to himself, “I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Don't Show Favortism Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.

    if you would like the powerpoint, please email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. James 2:1-13 “Don’t Show Favoritism” “Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.02.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Good morning. It is a blessing seeing each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

    Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    Signs, Symptoms And Salvation From Depression

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,431 views

    God allowed Elijah to blow of some steam. He let Elijah poor out his inner feelings and vent. God was not shocked by Elijah’s pent up emotions. He communicated his frustrations to God. God already knew how he felt. God did not scold him. God was not shoc

    SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SAVATION FROM DEPRESSION INTRO: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Plotting Plotters Provide Personal Pitfalls Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    A Dinner invatation given by one of the chief Pharisee to publicly humilate Jesus failed miserably

    LUKE 14:1-6 PLOTTING PLOTTERS PROVIDE PERSONAL PITFALLS I. THE PLOT: LUKE 14:1, 2 A. Premeditated. B. Participants. C. Plant. II. THE PRAGMATISM: LUKE 14:3, 4 A. Proposition. B. Procedure. C. Parting. III. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist