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  • Todd Brock avatar

    Life Of Faith: Defined Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
     | 3,990 views

    Is there anything we can do to protect the work of God in our lives and keep us from having the type of religion that is stale and boring? Yes, it’s called living by faith!

    Introduction: There was a man who used to have problems getting his son to clean his room. He would insist that his son, “Do it now,” and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After high school, the son joined the Marine Corps. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters That Define A Christian

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Aug 1, 2012
     | 5,125 views

    This sermon speaks about what christian should be in the light of God

    TITLE: CHARACTER THAT DEFINES A CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Characters That Define A Christian

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Sep 2, 2012
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     | 8,378 views

    This sermon illustrates characters that defines a christian on a biblical perspective...

    Topic: "CHARACTERS THAT DEFINE A CHRISTIAN" Scriptural Reference: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo (Writer and Contributor of Sermon Central) Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Grace Re-Defined

    Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014
     | 2,652 views

    Jesus Christ is God’s Grace, the ongoing free gift of the nature of God, to anyone whose heart believes more of His Holy Spirit breathed words.

    1 Tim 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. We are saved by grace: Eph 2:8 For by grace you are saved through faith… (since it is through faith that we are saved by grace, then grace must be something we can believe – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defining Deviancy Down

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,651 views

    Though true that sin is "out there, it's just as true that sin is "in here."

    Defining Deviancy Down TCF Sermon March 18, 2012 In 1993, a Democratic senator from New York wrote an essay for a educational journal. In this article, Daniel Moynihan argued that: “the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond levels the community can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,025 views

    Reclaim who God created you to be by not allowing your past too much influence in your life.

    Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laying Down The Water Pot

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    As we read the story in John Chapter 4 of the lady at the well it becomes evident that she had became in her past a victim of circumstance.

    Laying Down The Water Pot John 4:28-30 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 28The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30Then they went out of the city, and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Defining Love - Selfishness Murders Relationships Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013
     | 3,818 views

    We can say we love God if we want to, but, Jesus teaches us that the only way to follow Him, is to love and serve people like He does. Jesus wants people to find Him, to discover His redemption.

    When I was a kid my parents were missionaries in the Philippines. We lived there for three years, two in one house and one in another outside of Cebu City. In most parts of the city, including the part our first house was located, were open sewers. Ditches that were filled with water containing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leaving The Past Behind

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 297 views

    Though the past cannot be changed, it should not be allowed to control our present or determine our future.

    LEAVING THE PAST BEHIND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 12:1, Genesis 19:17, Luke 9:62 INTRODUCTION: Many believers carry the weight of their past into their walk with God. This weight may be in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Your Past With God Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025
     | 287 views

    How often does God have to wrestle with us, through His word and His Spirit to bring something to our attention? He’ll wrestle with us until we come to the end of ourselves, until we see the issue for what it is, until He is first

    Facing your past with God Genesis 32:1-28 16 March 2025 Last time in our Dust to Life series, we saw how God called Jacob to leave Haran and how Jacob made his peace with his father-in-law Laban. We are in chapter 32 today where Jacob now comes face-to-face with God. Before this happens, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Homecoming Jubilee

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,978 views

    There is something just marvelous about homecomings. Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future.

    Homecoming 2012 Chester First Baptist Church Introduction: A There is something just marvelous about homecomings. 1 Homecomings can be defined as a time when a congregation reflects upon the works of God in the past while anticipating His continued blessing/favor in their future. a Over the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over Our Past Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 650 views

    Because of Jesus' sacrifice, our past mistakes and sins are forgiven, and we are made new creations. We are called to share this message of forgiveness and reconciliation with others.

    When we trust in Jesus, He makes us new creations. Our past mistakes and sins are wiped away, and we get a fresh start. It's like that stained shirt becoming white and clean again. God's love is like a powerful stain remover that can make that shirt white and clean again. That's what Jesus does for ...read more

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    Moving On From The Past

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 11,650 views

    Discussion of Philippians 3:12-14.

    Moving on from the Past Philippians 3:12-14 September 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: As was made painfully obvious last Sunday, I recently had a birthday. I turned 45 on September 11th. One of the things I find myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sarah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 949 views

    This sermon explores the life of Sarah, focusing on her strengths, spirit, and significance, to inspire and deepen our understanding of faith and God's plan.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather under the glorious grace of God. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort and to strengthen our faith in the Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the inspiring life of Sarah, a woman whose story is as ...read more

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    Getting Past Disappointment

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,051 views

    This message looks at the way people in Scripture processed disappointment and observes the impact on their lives. Then Pastor Richard gives five keys to getting past a disappointment and moving forward in your life.

    Getting Past a Disappointment
 (10-04-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) I want to begin this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic