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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    9 Traps Of This World Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,872 views

    The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

    9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 32,434 views

    We are called to go out into a stormy world in the name of Jesus Christ and in the Service of God the Father. It is a call that we can do. It is a call that we can live. But, in order to live out our call we have to get out of the boat. Once we are ou

    One day a man went out walking in the woods. He really wasn’t paying much attention to what was going on around him or to where he was. He was just walking aimlessly through the forest. As he walked he came to the edge of a sharp cliff. Like I said, he wasn’t paying much attention to where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Princess And Pea Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,426 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    Fairytales 2 Pt. 1 - Princess and Pea I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents at bedtime or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lose The Excuses Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 11,344 views

    Jesus is making clear to us is that a commitment to follow Him is more than a desire or a profession of belief. It is a radical, life altering of commitment to follow or live like him

    Lose the Excuses Luke 9:57-62 Good morning, this is already the fourth Sunday in Lent, a time when Christians focus on discipleship, denial and self sacrifice. It is the hardest part of following Jesus. During the Lenten season, we deal with these habits and put them into practice as we journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Time Management PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,153 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's divine timing, living in the present, and practicing patience as we pursue a life of purposeful productivity.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering, where we come together to seek wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all part of a greater plan, a divine tapestry woven by the hand of our Creator. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Living A Focused Life - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 328 ratings
     | 22,226 views

    what do we focus our time on - Mary vs. Martha

    Living a focused life – Part 3 Video clip from “hook” - first 5 minutes. beginning with daughters play...ending when he answers his cell phone at the ballfield. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we don’t seem to focus our time on the things that are most important. At the beginning of each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hunger

    Contributed by Carol Post on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    A comparison of being physically hungry to hungering for God. Does a Snickers really satisfy, or do you want a full meal?

    Message -Hunger This morning during service Chase told me he was hungry. He sounded as though he was just starving. He continually whispered to me that he really wanted to eat, although I told him to be patient and wait until Pastor was finished with his sermon. When the sermon was over, I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,196 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choosing The Better Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,231 views

    This is the 39th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#39] CHOOSING THE BETTER Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Each year around this time, I have the opportunity to train a High School or College student worker at my school job. This year, I am training my first full-time worker, even though he is 19 years old, to learn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To The Master’s Call Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 107 views

    The call of Jesus demands total dedication, steadfast focus, and an unwavering decision never to turn back.

    COMMITMENT TO THE MASTER’S CALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:62 Key Verse: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 4:19-22; Matthew 16:24; Philippians 3:13-14; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,610 views

    The sermon asks the prophet and us what are we doing here?

    “What Are You Doing Here?” 1 Kings 19:1-15 1. The scriptures tells all that Elijah had done. Elijah last great feat he had just came down from my Mt Carmel It is here he alone defeated the god Baal here He slays 450 prophets of Baal Problem arises the queen Jezebel is furious because Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,581 views

    Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

    Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Stagnation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 607 views

    Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, unfruitful, or lacking growth.

    BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Practice His Presence Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

    0400: Learning to Practice His Presence Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 26, 2006 In season 5 of the series “24”, Jack Bauer has his hands full tracking down a nuclear missile before it detonates on U.S soil. Every minute of the show is packed with action. However, your name doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taking The Risk

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,829 views

    There are times in all of our lives when we must venture into the uncharted waters of life.

    Taking the Risk Mt 14:28-32 Giving honor to God, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ; who calls us together, that we may lift our voices and praise His holy name. To the Pastor, I thank you for affording me this opportunity to do what the Lord has called me to do. To the other preachers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist