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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Shake It Off In The Fire

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,974 views

    In today's message we are going to deal with spiritually unhealthy things/people and ideas that will try to attach themselves to us, poison our spirit and hinder our service to God. We are going to see the way to deal with them, and that is to shake them off in the fire.

    Shake It Off In The Fire PPT 1 Message Title In today's message we are going to deal with spiritually unhealthy things/people and ideas that will try to attach themselves to us, poison our spirit and hinder our service to God. We are going to see the way to deal with them, and that is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    ​what Does It Mean To Be In The Family Of God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 13, 2023
     | 975 views

    This Scripture features the astounding adoration that God has for us.

    In addition to the fact that He will call us His children, we really are His family. A portion of that change is prompt, however not all that we will become has been uncovered, yet. Only at the time when Christ returns will we see all that He has available for us. John additionally interfaces a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What You Do, Verses, What You Believe.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 9, 2022
     | 1,308 views

    Remember this, telling people what they are doing wrong does not give them the power to stop doing it. The law is powerless to give life; only by the life of Jesus Christ can we overcome sin.

    What You Do, Verses, What You Believe. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11NLT In his book Spiritual Burnout, Malcolm Smith tells the story of a drug addict he minister to. Hector had been a heavy drug abuser before he came to know the Lord. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do We Prosper When Dealing With A Problem?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 2, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    What Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do are two separate issues. How Christians handle themselves can either have a positive or a negative effect on others.

    Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Serving God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024
     | 2,339 views

    Howard Ingram had an old saying, “Many Christians have just enough religion to make them miserable.” Serving God should be one of the greatest things in the world.

    Many Christians have a wrong idea, view, and attitude toward serving God. There are those today that do not love God’s service. It should be the greatest thrill and joy of our lives. John 15:16; tells us that we are chosen by God. Many, when talking or preaching about service, want to tune you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Laws Of Almighty God (5 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 25, 2024
     | 786 views

    Have you noticed that people, especially Americans, have a remarkable capacity for getting tired of good things

    For instance: • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good job! • I have a problem with a person getting rid of a perfectly good car! • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good church! • I have a problem with a person with going from one marriage to another! WHY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Aligning Yourself With God’s Will Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    Aligning ourselves with God's will is not just about following rules, but about surrendering to His plan and purpose for our lives. In this sermon, we will explore how to align ourselves with God's will, understanding that it leads to a life of fulfillment, peace, and purpose.

    Title: ALIGNING YOURSELF WITH GOD’S WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:10, James 4:15, Proverbs 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one of the most important aspects of our walk with God is ensuring that our lives are aligned with His will. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Warned Series

    Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Dec 22, 2025
     | 54 views

    For every grace you have received, there is a boundary. For Every New Level, there is a new devil. Every anointing has no-go area. That you are this or that didn’t make you God and with that I stand to tell you today, please be warned.

    TITLE: Be warned TEXT: Pro 22: 3, Gen 21:8-9 INTRODUCTION For every grace you have received, there is a boundary. For Every New Level, there is a new devil. Every anointing has no-go area. That you are this or that didn’t make you God and with that I stand to tell you today, please be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    When Fault Is Found-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here It Comes Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For...bring our attention and focus back to the basics.

    Ready or Not, Here it Comes. 1st Sunday of Advent Well, the season is upon us once more. There has been a steady increase, since the beginning of November, in the lights around town and in the Christmas music that’s been playing on the radio and in the different stores that you go into. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steven Ferber avatar

    Understanding The Center

    Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Just as Copernicus discovered the center of the solar system and changed science forever, understanding the center of Christmas, Jesus Christ, changes our lives forever.

    Here we are, Christmas Eve 2012. That must mean the world didn’t end on December 21st; that’s a good thing! But December 21st is still an important date. It’s the 1st the day of winter, the shortest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, the day the North Pole is tilted the farthest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,054 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    To be like Jesus we have to be completely dedicated to our mission.

    A Messiah on a Mission Text: Matt. 16:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus was. Each of us has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Hole In Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    If we make our own definition of hoiliness, then holiness will have a hole in it. God defines holiness and we must fall in line with His Word.

    The hole in Holiness Romans chapter 8:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Gideon. We saw from the Scriptures that God had a plan. A plan for each one of us. That each one of us is called to some capacity in the kingdom of God. This morning I want to look at how that is possible. How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
     | 8,461 views

    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ