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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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     | 19,324 views

    Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

    Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Come Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 17,664 views

    First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

    ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
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    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Job-Like Season

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 15, 2023
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     | 2,077 views

    Whatever trial, struggle, bad thing, brokenness, you are going thru is not permanent Whatever trial, struggle, bad thing, brokenness, you are going thru is not permanent. You are just in a Job-like Season. And seasons pass.

    Job-like Season “If my misery could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales, 3 they would outweigh all the sands of the sea.” Job 6:2-3 Intro: In a village called Uz on the east side of Canaan…, there was a child born named Job. Directly east of Canaan was the land of Edom…, which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Strength In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2024
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     | 5,339 views

    Stand against Satan in the strength of the Lord.

    Finding Strength in the Lord Ephesians 6:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2024 This past week, I watched a few segments from a documentary called, “Deadly Hunters.” I was hooked after reading the synopsis: “Earth is home to fearsome creatures armed to the teeth and in possession of a predatory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Black History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025
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    This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

    Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Apr 28, 2025
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    Simply put the day of the LORD is his certain judgement on sin. This is not speculation, its not a theory. It’s a certainty. It will happen. It will come to pass. Now, properly understood, this absolute certainty should transform the way we think and the way we live.

    I brought my dad to an ophthalmologist to have his failing eyesight checked one day. The Doctor said that the retina in his right eye was damaged and that there was no cure to this and that it will eventually lead to total blindness. My dad was seriously concerned and asked the Doctor what caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2025
     | 270 views

    In Proverbs 8:17-21, in order to find The Way of Wisdom, in three ways we must 1) Pursue Purposefully (Proverbs 8:17-18), 2) Prioritize Priceless Treasures (Proverbs 8:19) and 3) Pledge to Walk Righteously (Proverbs 8:20-21).

    Proverbs 8:17-21. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sin And Disobedience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 72 views

    God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness and restoration through Christ, no matter how far we’ve fallen or how flawed we feel.

    Some of us walked in today carrying a quiet ache. Maybe it’s a memory that won’t loosen its grip. Maybe it’s a habit that keeps hollering our name. Maybe it’s the nagging sense that we should be further along than we are. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Not a museum for the perfect, ...read more

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

    How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 46,113 views

    The key in becoming infectious in our faith is to make sure that we have set apart Christ as Lord in our lives. When we are striving to live under the control of Christ, people will notice and will then ask us to explain the reason for the hope that we h

    How To Be Ready Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/01 It’s fun to compare how life today is different from life 500 years ago. Some of the expressions we use, and the things we do, are based on life in the 1500’s. For instance, did you know that…? • Most people got married in June because they took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Basis For Getting Along Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    Effective Family Living Series (Part 1) - In world that lives by getting even, learn what it takes to get along!

    THE BASIS FOR GETTING ALONG Effective Family Living Series. Part 1 Eph. 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” That’s a tall order, isn’t it? Submit? For what? This is the intro. Text to the rest of Eph.5:22-6:9. This is the key thought surrounding these verses. Get along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Speak Up!

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,006 views

    To create resolve that people will look for ways to reconcile those who are estranged from God, even for those who have made decisions to end another’s life through abortion or euthanasia and to combat the growing acceptance of ‘death with dignity’ by spe

    Purpose: To motivate hearers to be proactive about the sacred nature of human life. January 22nd is the day the United States Supreme Court ruled on the Roe v. Wade case making abortion legal for any reason during the entire term of pregnancy. Since that decision (and it’s neighbor Doe v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ's Style Of Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    Christ’s Style of Counseling

    Christ’s Style of Counseling John 15:1-7 Case Study - Recently, one of the students at our seminary asked me, "How should I counsel my Father who is about ready to take a second wife? He wants to have enough male children that he will be properly remembered and honored. My Mother is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 14,905 views

    Haggai encourages God’s people who have become discourged in God’s Work

    Studies in Haggai Study 6 Ch 2v 1-9 Introduction One of the greatest joys that a minister of the gospel can experience is to see his ministry bearing fruit in the lives of his people. To see for example men and women brought through the preaching of the Word to the point where they become acutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed