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  • Trevor chuma avatar

    The Meaning Of True Love.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 23, 2019
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    Human beings define love as an affection (feeling) towards another, but that’s a wrong definition

    Human beings define love as an affection (feeling) towards another, but that’s a wrong definition. The best place to find the right definition of love is from love himself. 1 John 4:8 says, God is love and love (God) defined himself as a commandment. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 10,224 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hands That Pray

    Contributed by Rev. Gordon T. Eldridge on Sep 8, 2012
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    The way we pray should reflect our own life in Christ toward others and ourselves.

    The Hands that Pray When you pray, do not do as the pagans do. With their many words they seek to impress; yet when you pray, do so in secret as your Father is in secret. (Paraphrase of Matthew 6) Your hands were made by God as you were so when you pray take note of them. Your thumb is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Final Words Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
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     | 7,906 views

    Such is the gospel. By turning to Christ in faith, we take the first baby step towards knowing this grace.

    1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Final Words 11/28/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction We made it! We have reached the end of 1 Corinthians. We’ve waded through church disunity, disrespect for authority, sexual immorality, divorce, lawsuits, spiritual arrogance, unruly worship, leading fellow believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013
     | 5,853 views

    When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

    This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Bear More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014
     | 8,392 views

    A look at John 15 on Jesus' words about the two steps toward bearing "much fruit."

    THE PATH TO BEARING MORE FRUIT: 1. God wants us to be fruitful. - John 15:2, 4, 5, 8. - It¡¦s abundantly clear from this passage that God wants us to be fruitful. Let¡¦s take that a step further: He also expects us to be fruitful. - Being fruitful is a defining characteristic of the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True, Godly Love

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
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    A sermon on the Greek words for love, and how we must show godly love toward all.

    True, Godly Love (John 21:15-17) John 21:15-17 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs." 16 He said to him again a second time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Our Enemy (Covid And The Christian) Series

    Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020
     | 5,126 views

    Humility before God and toward others is the best offensive and defensive game plan in resisting the devil!

    COVID-19 has been front-page news for most of us for about 6 months! Now, the virus has been around a little longer than that, but for most of us, it was about 6 months ago (March) that it smacked us in the face, and life took a major shift! It was in March that everything was shutting down fast! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are The Seven Things The Lord Finds Detestable?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2025
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    What are the things that the Lord finds repulsive and why does God feel that way towards them?

    The question asks what seven things does the Lord find detestable? In the King James Version of the Bible, it says “are an abomination unto him.” An abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred, and detestable is something that is deserving of intense dislike. It might be hard for people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022
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    3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Are You Angry At God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,024 views

    To explore the feelings of anger towards God, understanding its roots and transforming it into a deeper faith and hope.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into a topic that many of us may feel uncomfortable discussing - feeling angry at God. Yes, it's true. Even the most devout among us can sometimes struggle with these feelings, especially when life seems to be hurling one curveball after ...read more

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    Searching Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008
     | 4,264 views

    Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living Right For God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
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     | 1,287 views

    This sermon encourages steadfast faith, patience, and vigilance in waiting for the Lord's return, drawing inspiration from Mark 13:24-37. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we join our hearts and minds together in worship. We are here to draw near to God, to seek His face, and to listen intently to His Word. Today, we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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    Be Free In 2003 Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003
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     | 2,506 views

    We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003.

    Series: Be Free in 2003 part 2 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003. Opening Illustration: from Shindler’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battling 800:1 Odds Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2022
     | 2,382 views

    A 3 part series based on the book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and sermons from Mark Batterson

    800:1 Odds 2 Samuel 23:8 June 12, 2022 Last week we started talking about a guy named Benaiah who wrestled with a lion in a pit on a snowy day and walked away from it victorious. He also took care of a rather tall Egyptian and a couple of heroes from Moab. Some of us would say Benaiah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist