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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    God Our Liberator Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021
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     | 2,263 views

    The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

    God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Winning In Battles Of Life

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 23, 2016
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    Your victory is closest to you than before, because you are born to win. However, there is something too strong for the devil to break in you and that is what determines your victory in all areas of life. It is the God-kind of life in you, which begins with new birth.

    WINNING IN BATTLES OF LIFE Study Text: 1 John 4: 4 Introduction - Your case is not closed until you decide to close it. No matter where you may be right now, or what your situation looks like, be assured that: You are born to win. - Life is a battle fight, and everyone who must succeed, must put ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
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    As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

    Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 10, 2019
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    Writing his final letter, while facing execution, Paul was not defeated. He had not abandoned the faith. His final instruction was given to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul longed for Timothy to follow his lead and remain steadfast in the faith.

    The Strategy for Success 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 Our text today comes from the last letter the Apostle Paul would write. At this moment, Paul is very near the end of life. He is confined within the Roman Mamertine prison, awaiting his execution. Paul’s final days are lived in the shadow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate With Joseph & Mary Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,328 views

    Based on Matthew 1:18-25 - Challenges hearers to consider the ramifications of Joseph & Mary's obedience to the Lord & how that applies to our lives.

    “CELEBRATE WITH JOSEPH & MARY” Matthew 1:18-25 FBCF – 12/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2012 movie –“A Christmas Miracle.” And there certainly are many things connected to the Christmas story that are miraculous. That’s why we are spending this month in this series entitled, “Come Celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Quit Just Speak To It

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 8, 2025
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    Research shows that most New Years Resolutions are broken by the second Friday of the year so much so that the second Friday of January is called quitters day. Because of discouragement, disappointment, lack of enthusiasm, hopelessness, disdain, disgust, frustration people give up and quit.

    Don’t Quit Just Speak to it By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As Christians we supposedly do not make New Years Resolutions, it is considered taboo, sinful, a lie, false oath, or any other tradition you want to title it, but truth be told we all look to the New Year with a level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Transformed By Truth: Running From God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024
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     | 1,114 views

    Jonah 1:3 offers a powerful lesson on obedience, fear, and God's relentless pursuit of us even when we try to flee from His calling.

    Transformed by Truth: Running from God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Jonah 1:3 (NLT): "But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "roadblocks To Vision" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024
     | 811 views

    So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism.

    “Roadblocks to Vision” Nehemiah 4 So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism. People will ask you questions because they want to hear more – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Prison Purify PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
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     | 677 views

    This sermon explores how perseverance, purification, and patience are vital in our faith journey, transforming trials into triumphs through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, both in body and spirit, we are reminded of the sacred fellowship that binds us together. We are not just a congregation; we are a family, united by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience A Winning Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    Trust the Lord to help you adopt a positive mental, emotional and spiritual attitude with Philippians 4:13 as a personal promise to you from God. Ask the Lord to help you gain a greater assurance of the Spirit’s ability to work this attitude into every pa

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 22,728 views

    God is calling us to live with a different spirit

    A Different Spirit Numbers 14:24 and Selected Passages April 28, 2002 Introduction What does it mean to be different? To be different means literally that something does not conform to the standard or the norm. Different can be a positive thing. In fact, we have been called to be different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Spiritual Champions

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    winning for Christ

    Intro: The other day a sports channel did the top 10 sports rivalries and of course, Auburn-Alabama was on that list. People in Alabama live and breathe football. I like the writings of Paul because he uses sporting terms to give spiritual lessons. Since we live in a football state, I will use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behold, I Am Sending You Out

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 17, 2007
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     | 5,651 views

    Be prepared for trouble to come.

    Behold I Am Sending You Out Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP) 16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. 17 Be on guard against men [whose way or nature is to act in opposition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Integrity: The Ability To Live Right (B) Series

    Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    Part two on our look at livig a life of integrity where our inside matches our outside.

    8-5-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability to live right (b) I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. Last week we begin talking about a topic which is very hard to listen to and even harder to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 32,917 views

    God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

    Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican