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    Having Done All To Stand PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,856 views

    Explore and understand Ephesians 6:13-17, emphasizing the importance of putting on the full armor of God and standing strong in faith through prayer and understanding of the Word.

    Good morning, family of faith! Today, we're going to be diving deep into Ephesians 6:13-17, an empowering part of the Word that speaks about the Armor of God, the power of prayer, and the strength of our faith. As Billy Graham once said, "Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and ...read more

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    Living The Life! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025
     | 447 views

    If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

    Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Re-Think And Re-Phrase Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,922 views

    We need to pursue renewal by re-thinking and re-phrasing our mindset and words. The tongue unchecked has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks.

    Sermon: Renew 2021 – Re-thinking and Re-phrasing! Video: Transition a Needy World from sermoncentral.com Everywhere you go there is a need. In our cities, our nation, and our world. People are struggling, addicted, broken and lost. If Jesus is the hope of the world, then His church should act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Useful To The Master Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,392 views

    How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

    INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018
     | 3,068 views

    Message 6 in a series exploring the essential elements to a healthy spiritual focus. These are the three basic Biblical directives. This message begins discussion of the second element -- Pursue meaningful relationships.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 6 I. Cleave to and continually cultivate relationship with Christ A. Humbly Connect to Christ B. Gratefully consecrate (present) your members to His service. C. Continually renew our thinking or perception D. Sincerely draw near to God E. Live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Submitting To Divine Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 3, 2021
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     | 8,034 views

    God had a divine plan and purpose for each of His Children. It is our responsibility to discover it, pursue it and fulfill it, to the glory of His name, and for our eternal rewards.

    Submitting to Divine Plan and Purpose Study Text: Acts 9: 1 - 6 Introduction: - God, our gracious heavenly Father, has a perfect, accurate and detailed plan for each Christian. - Saul conversion did not happen by chance, there was a divine plan and purpose. Acts 9:15 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pursuit Of Righteousness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 973 views

    We are united with Christ, dead to sin and alive in Him. We are called to leave our old sinful ways behind and pursue a life of righteousness with the help of the Holy Spirit.

    You know how in video games, when your character dies, you can just hit the restart button and start over? Well, that's kind of what happened when we decided to follow Jesus. We hit the restart button on our lives. In Romans 6, Paul talks about this. He says that when we chose to follow Jesus, we ...read more

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    My Spirit Is In Training PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 80 views

    God lovingly searches and guides our hearts, illuminating our true priorities so we pursue what truly matters and find purpose in His presence and direction.

    Friends, welcome. There’s a candle God has placed within you—a steady, searching flame that glows in the quiet corners of your soul. You feel it when the house finally settles for the night and the noise goes still. You sense it on the commute, when the dashboard hums and your heart starts ...read more

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    Let's Do This! James 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013
     | 3,822 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we have to not show favoritism to others, we must have faith with action and by all means guard our tongues.

    Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of Let’s Do this pt 1! What did we learn last week? 1. We need to be like James and do this by being men and women of prayer. a. We need to have nicknames like “Old Camel Knees”. b. We need to understand what prayer will do for us: i. Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Was God? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,698 views

    In order to understand God’s actions on 9/11 and in our personal tragedies, we must understand God’s character.

    Sept. 22, 2002 John 11 “Where was God?” INTRODUCTION I got a new cell phone this week – same phone #, just different phone. I never had a cell phone before I moved to West Virginia. I didn’t see the use in having one. But now that I have one, it’s great! When I’m on the road, I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,994 views

    Explore and understand the unfailing, unparalleled, and unending goodness of God.

    Good morning, Church Family! I hope you've all had a blessed week, and I'm thrilled to see you here today. We're going to dive into a gem of a passage from Psalms, one that shines a brilliant light on the goodness of our God. The unfailing, unparalleled, unending goodness of our God. Like Kirk ...read more

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    Oblivious To Jesus' Death Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2014
     | 5,468 views

    Millions of people understand that Jesus died on the cross and rose again, but do they really understand? Do we?

    Oblivious to Jesus' Death (Mark 9:30-32) 1. Some people just don’t get it. This is a true story, and it happened in a produce department. The customer walked up to the assistant: Assistant: “Hello, can I help you with anything?” Customer: “Yes, do you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014
     | 5,205 views

    A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

    PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Christian Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 642 views

    The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

    RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,881 views

    UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

    a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance