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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Victory Feast: Saints R Us Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011
     | 3,559 views

    Our faithfulness carried out in our service to Jesus Christ as we love and serve one another is the perfect complement to the victory of our Lord, and it is as beautiful to him as his victory is to us.

    A few years ago when I was back in Minnesota visiting my god-children, who as many of you know are Episcopal , I was enchanted to be awakened one Sunday morning by the sound of three angelic voices marching through the house singing “This is the feast of victory for our God!” I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021
     | 4,504 views

    We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

    This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raised From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2020
     | 3,146 views

    Peter knew the church faced much persecution in the first century. As they continued to endure adversity, he pointed them to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Persecution might continue, but they had been raised from death unto life in Christ.

    Raised from Death unto Life 1 Peter 4: 1-6 Peter set the tone for the message he sought to convey as he introduced himself to the reader. He addressed them as strangers scattered throughout the Roman provinces. This served two basic principles – 1) Peter revealed to the believers that he was aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passionate Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    The love of Christ is outrageous and we can discover that outrageousness in our own life.

    I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU TODAY. ONE: WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE OUTRAGEOUS? TWO: WHAT EXACTLY MUST HAPPEN IN ORDER TO MEET YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE TERM "OUTRAGEOUS" MEANS? FOR SOME OF US, BEING OUTRAGEOUS ARE THOSE THINGS WHICH DEFIES ALL HUMAN REASONING; WHEN IT EXCEEDS THE TYPICAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 23, 2025
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     | 731 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, brought a lot of great blessings to everyone who truly believes in Him.

    The Stone Has Been Rolled Away Study Text: Mark 16:1 - 4 Introduction: The women went out early in the morning to go and beautify the tomb of Jesus, but suddenly remembered the great stone at the entrance which they are not capable of rolling away. Therefore, they asked: Who shall roll away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Williams on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    The power of temptation, where does it come from and how do we beat it

    ) All scripture is quoted from “The Amplified Bible” unless marked with ( * ) then scripture is quoted from NIV. By Gods grace and mercy we are saved Romans 10:13 “For everyone who calls on the name of the lord invoking him as Lord will be saved.” INVOKE ( Oxford dictionary )Call upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Obligated, Eager And Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Being consumed with a passion to share the gospel will overcome any temptation to be ashamed of it.

    By Greg Johnson August 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The Apostle Paul had a passion to share the gospel with all people; rich and poor, educated and non-educated, Jew and Gentile. In Philemon we see that Paul shared the gospel with a run-a-way slave. In Acts we see Paul sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Beast Gets Loose Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,377 views

    Part 3 in a series on temptation. This deals with last 3 of seven deadly sins.

    KILL OR BE KILLED Part 3-When the Beast Gets Loose Romans 7:14-20 October 21, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Romans 7:14-20 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Ro 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Where The Deer And Antelope Play

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012
     | 7,776 views

    A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

    Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,671 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Considering Jesus And Not Turning Back

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    An encouragement to give Jesus due consideration, and an exhortation to avoid the temptation of drawing back.

    CONSIDERING JESUS AND NOT TURNING BACK. Hebrews 3:1-19. The writer to the Hebrews was at pains to ensure that the eyes of his readers remained focused on Jesus. For Hebrew Christians to go back to the law of Moses was not an option. Moses was faithful - but Jesus is counted worthy of more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Denial By Peter.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,215 views

    Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation. Mark 14 verse 38.

    THE DENIAL BY PETER. Mark 14:27-72. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019
     | 4,618 views

    As we get closer to Easter, We see Jesus being tested in the desert and His victory over temptation.

    Tested and approved Luke 4:1-12 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding God in the wilderness of our lives. Those times we need to hear from God but feel like we are in no man’s land and alone. Most live there instead of believing that God wants to speak to us. We can become so use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    An exploration of the sin of Jonah in running away and how it relates to us.

    JONAH 1 You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Donovan Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Dirty dishes are probably the greatest test for any serious and dedicated homemaker. After you have probably slaved all day getting the place in order or had to work outside the home and then had to prepare that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andy Cobb avatar

    Containing Our Complaining

    Contributed by Andy Cobb on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    An exhortation to control complaining

    Introduction: A man dreamed of joining a monastery. His goal in life was to become a monk. So one day he went to a monastery and talked to the head monk and said, “What do I need to do to join.” Was told that it was more difficult that what he thought. In our monastery monks are only allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist