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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025
     | 228 views

    Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

    HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Things That Don't Fade Away Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,771 views

    Focus on the "incorruptible" things brings a good perspective to life when life just takes your breath away.

    SEVEN THINGS THAT DON’T FADE AWAY 3rd part of “Grasping a full life” message series 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21because, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Other Face Of Fear

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

    Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Faith?—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

    WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?—II—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us? Christian Faith takes us to... 1. Those in Need(:22) 2. Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting At High Noon

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,255 views

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Playing Games With Sin

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,634 views

    Sin is more than an outward act, sin is a STATE OF MIND. Sin is much like a dandelion you can fight it your whole life and it tends to spring up again and again. Sin starts as a seed of thought and roots from there.

    PLAYING GAMES WITH SIN... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,470 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Mother's Tribute

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 13, 2018
     | 10,126 views

    A Mother's Day message

    MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS What NOT to Buy Your Wife: Although the only person a man usually shops for is his wife, the whole experience is a stressful one. Many a man has felt extreme frigid temperatures for a long period based on a poor present decision. As a veteran of these wars, I’m still not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

    1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Essentials For Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

    Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Our study of worship reminds us that the effectiveness of all that we do in the church is not to be found in outward activity or service, but in the One who stands behind it. The One whom we serve. The One deserving of our worship.

    How to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth John 4:22-24 Monte T. Brown February 1, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction When Lawrence of Arabia was in Paris with some of his Arab friends after World War I, he took them to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    One More Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,837 views

    At birth Samson was called into a Nazirite vow. It consisted of never tasting alcohol, staying away from the dead, and never cutting the hair. (A lifestyle of outward consecration.) 1. Love God. 2. Loving our neighbor.

    One More Time Judges 16:28NKJ Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” At birth Samson was called into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,617 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Home A Safe Place: Daily Sharing Time With You And Your Mate Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,797 views

    Working on our core relationship with God moves us outward and has its effects on those closest to us. And who is closer than your spouse? WE NEED TO HAVE A DAILY TALK TIME WITH OUR SPOUSE.

    NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Safe Place Daily Sharing Time for You & Your Mate EPHESIANS 5:21-33 Five Safety Builders There were two men out on the golf course, at the fifteenth green, when they see a funeral procession drive by. One man pauses, takes off his hat, and places it over his heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elijah's Chair

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

    5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal