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  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Urges Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018
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     | 3,025 views

    Either our sinful urges will get the best of us or we will get the best of them; but, how do we do it?

    There are four things we need to define: 1. OUR INTEGRITY What is our moral compass? What guides us to do the things we do? It cannot be: The Culture — the culture is constantly changing Our Emotions — our emotions are incredibly unreliable Our Up-bringing — people are imperfect and do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Double-Edged Sword: The Word Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025
     | 477 views

    The Word of God is not passive—it is a mighty sword forged in heaven, empowered by the Spirit, and effective on earth. It is both a weapon of warfare and a tool of healing. It has the power to build, break, defend, and discern.

    THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: THE WORD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Raising Champions For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 304 views

    For God's kingdom to advance, each generation must be intentional about raising champions who will uphold righteousness and boldly represent Christ.

    RAISING CHAMPIONS FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 78:5-7, Judges 2:10, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any generation lies in the quality of people it produces. For God's kingdom to advance, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hour To Wake From Sleep

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025
     | 155 views

    St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

    First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Word, The Light, And The Incarnation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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     | 4,206 views

    Presents what John's prologue has to teach us about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

    John 1:1-14 Introduction Two weeks ago we reflected on the opening text of Genesis and of the whole Bible. “In the beginning,” presented the already presence of the eternal God. He alone is Creator of man, who is made in his image; and he alone is Creator of all creation, which bears ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
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     | 4,625 views

    What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

    “Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Set Of A New Creation

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 20, 2020
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     | 8,979 views

    As a new creation we are not expected to live as the people of the world does.

    As a new creation in Christ we are not supposed to be like the people that are not yet in Christ. We are called to be separate from the realm of darkness, as a new creation the bible records that we are now a partaker of the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ and now live in a kingdom of light not of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Sometimes the urge to blend in socially as Christ followers effects the level of our commitment. Eventually, you may end up compromising your commitment that will soon affect your character and the way others will begin to see you. Discover why we hide wh

    Start with wearing themask in darkness and shining the light on it... Read “In The Dark” story: A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Lord Use You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 948 views

    Explores our divine assignments as Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," embodying these roles in our daily lives.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. What a joy it is to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    His Mission, Your Mission, My Mission

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,454 views

    Sermon for Missions Conference, Evangelism focusing on "the heart of God."

    HIS MISSION, MY MISSION, YOUR MISSION LUKE 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: Life and how we live it sure can be pretty crazy sometimes, can’t it? Let me give you 3 illustrations of what I mean and how this is true. 1.)Dead Poet’s Society. Others “boxing” us in and determining our identity/roles for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Of The Gods Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2008
    based on 103 ratings
     | 17,248 views

    10 PLAGUES and the SIGNIFICANCE of each. This showdown is not just between Moses & Pharaoh, but between Jehovah God and the gods of Egypt. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    War of the Gods Exodus 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarOfTheGods.html Moses the deliverer is God’s selected man to lead His people to freedom. He made every excuse he could think of, and finally surrendered to do God’s will. Moses says, “Let my people go.” Pharaoh refuses, and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,614 views

    God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are

    Defining The Kingdom Of God God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a picture of why ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Mystery Of God’s Plan Revealed (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
     | 5,550 views

    What is a MYSTERY? A MYSTERY is like a rose bud that when it begins to sprout, the REAL BEAUTY of the ROSE is exposed. The same manner, when the MYSTERY of God’s PLAN is REVEALED, it becomes so WONDERFUL and MAGNIFICENT that catches our SOUL. You will SEE

    “Now to Him that is of POWER to ESTABLISH you according to MY GOSPEL, and THE PREACHING of Jesus Christ, according to the REVELATION OF THE MYSTERY, which was KEPT SECRET SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN.” (Romans 16:25) A REVELATION of God’s Word makes the PURPOSE and PLAN of God CRYSTAL CLEAR. “The LIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "what Is The Wrestling?"

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,841 views

    We’re wrestling against powerful evil forces.

    WRESTLE - “Though sometimes it is used to define a form of recreational sport, here it describes the sharpness of your encounter with the enemy. Paul uses it to convey the notion of a bloody and lasting war between the Christian and his opponent.” Wrestling is not a team sport, but primarily as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Be Different

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 31, 2025
     | 451 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the need for change in our lives, a change that puts away the old self and allows a new self in Christ to begin.

    Let me open with this. If there is no intelligence behind the universe, then nobody or nothing designed my brain for the purpose of thinking. Thought is merely the by-product of some atoms within my skull. If so, how can I trust my own thinking to be true? And if I can’t trust my own thinking, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ