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    Secrets Of Success : Your Indispensable Duty

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 15, 2020
     | 3,261 views

    1.SOWING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.LABOURING 7.BESEECHING

    SECRETS OF SUCCESS:YOUR INDISPENSABLE DUTY ****************************************** OUTLINE 1.SOWING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.LABOURING 7.BESEECHING THE MESSAGE SECRETS OF SUCCESS:YOUR INDISPENSABLE DUTY ****************************************** 1.SOWING Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost Sheep Found Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 3,873 views

    We are to allow Jesus Christ carry us, without resistance, now and till we are home forever with God.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15. We noted previously from Luke 14 that large crowds were following Jesus Christ as He walked the earth about 2000 years ago. We noted from the “Great Banquet” in Luke 14 that God loves every person. Here in the beginning of Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Temptation Of Christ In Context

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2022
     | 1,175 views

    A resisted temptation is, in fact, an occasion of grace, for all who have faith in Christ, and act on that blessed faith.

    First Sunday of Lent The two most important questions of life are these: How can I deal with my sins and responsibility for them? The second is: How can I, when I die, know eternal happiness? The Church offers us three critical readings from Scripture to help us with these questions, but there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,415 views

    The importance of living lives that reflect God's justice and truth, resisting hypocrisy, and honoring God through our actions.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna dive into an important discussion that's as relevant today as it was during the times of the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. Our focus will be on three key passages: Matthew 23:1-12, Micah 3:5-12, and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. These Scriptures teach us about ...read more

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    Hated For Speaking Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,429 views

    Have the courage to speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance, trusting in God's future promises.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into the book of Amos and explore a verse that challenges us to think about the power, cost, and courage of speaking truth. Amos 5:10 says: "They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth." Here’s a ...read more

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    Don't Follow The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,033 views

    Explores the Christian journey of sanctification and transformation, urging believers to live sacrificially and resist worldly influences for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, beloved. I greet you in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and the Sustainer of our faith. Today, we gather not as mere individuals, but as a family of believers, unified in our desire to know God more deeply, to grow in our faith, and to allow His Word to shape us and ...read more

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    Baggage Claims PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,561 views

    This sermon encourages believers to shed their burdens, resist sin, and persevere in their Christian journey, relying on Christ's strength and grace.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends all earthly understanding. As we prepare to open God's Word together, let us be reminded of the profound truth that we are ...read more

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    Not By Bread Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 840 views

    Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance and resisting worldly temptations through God's Word.

    Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine theatre of God's grace, love, and wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to reflect on the words of our Savior, to learn and to grow, to ...read more

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    The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,091 views

    Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

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    Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,660 views

    This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

    Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fight The Good Fight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,279 views

    This sermon explores how to overcome life's challenges through faith and perseverance, strengthening our relationship with God, and resisting spiritual exhaustion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of a deeper understanding of our faith. We are here to engage with the Word of God, to seek His wisdom and guidance, and to draw strength and inspiration from the teachings of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Walking In The Light Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
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     | 1,156 views

    Walking in the light of Christ is a call to live a life that reflects the character, holiness, and truth of Jesus. As believers, we are no longer in darkness but are called to be light-bearers in a dark world.

    Title: WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 "Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.'" Supporting Texts: 1 John 1:5-7; Psalm 119:105; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Habits #5: Godliness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2025
     | 372 views

    Godliness. Any light that we shine into this dark world is not our own. It is a reflection of the Son. That is a good working definition of godliness - shining the light of God’s love into a dark world.

    HOLY HABIT #5   GODLINESS Introduction The moon tonight (July 20, 2025) is at the phase known as Waning Crescent. Only 21.3% of the moon is visible. The last full moon was July 10th. During this phase, over the next five days, the moon will be virtually invisible to the naked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,335 views

    Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

    FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It's Time To Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

    A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ