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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Living The Life - A Call To Godly Living

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 21, 2017
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     | 10,176 views

    God desires that every believer lead a righteous life but our culture places a lot of pressure on Christians to "fit in." How can we resist the secular influences of our time? The apostle Paul reveals how to pursue holiness and resist compromise.

    Living the Life - A Call to Godly Living Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: God desires that every believer lead a righteous life. But our culture places a tremendous amount of pressure on Christians to "fit in." The doctrines of our faith are often mocked and ridiculed in the public ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013
     | 4,534 views

    The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

    First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Spiritual Slumber Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,998 views

    It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

    SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Pride And Humility Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,048 views

    A message from James chapter 4 dealing with pride and humility

    Pride and Humility James 4 CHCC: November 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: At the center of this chapter, James quotes a Proverb: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 from Proverbs 3:34 God gives grace to the humble is because they submit to Him. In other words, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Integrity In Secret Places Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2026
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    Integrity in secret places is the foundation of lasting elevation; what a person does when unseen determines how God entrusts public honor and destiny fulfillment.

    INTEGRITY IN SECRET PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 39:7-12 Key Verse: “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9) Supporting Texts: Psalm 101:2-3; Proverbs 11:3; Luke 16:10; 2 Corinthians 8:21 INTRODUCTION Character is not proven in public ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #6- Responsibility And Joy Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 3,898 views

    How do I work out my salvation? What is fear and trembling?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Title Credit: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Butchered Bible 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,815 views

    God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

    The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020
     | 6,257 views

    Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

    3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    To Know Or Not To Know

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
     | 2,423 views

    What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives?

    To Know or Not To Know, That is the Question – Eph. 1:17-19 Intro.: What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives? Do we camp on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Danny Nance avatar

    Show Me The Way Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,713 views

    A sermon focused on God’s guidance; part of a series from Proverbs on living the wise life.

    Show Me the Way Prov. 3:5-8 I don’t like asking for directions. There, I’ve admitted it for all the world to know. Of course all the world probably knew that already about me; I am a man. And the “fairer” half of the human race has stereotyped all men as hating to ask for directions. And guys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Running To Win In The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,026 views

    Writing the Corinthian believers who lived just 10 miles from the famous Isthmian Games, Paul challenged them not merely to join the race of faith but to be serious about it and run to win. God wants winning believers! In our present sports-crazed world,

    Intro: Perhaps the most remarkable scene in sports is the marathoner’s last lap at the end of a tough 26-mile race. As the exhausted runner presses to the finish line, the crowd in the Olympic stadium cheers him on. With eyes focused on the finish line, the runner fully exerts whatever remaining ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Baptism Of The Lord

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,562 views

    The sermon shares the, why Jesus was baptized and the, definition of Baptism.

    1. This Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord. Baptism gives us Identity Luke 3:15-22 • The people in our text want to know who is John 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah • John tells the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 655 views

    Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

    HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Is At Work For Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2010
     | 3,864 views

    God is continually at work to perfect the Christian, but the questions is, "Is the Christian resisting?"

    We continue our study of the Letter to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago. We have noted that Romans Chapters 6-8 describe who Christians are. Rom 6:8-14 Alive in Christ and alive with Christ! Rom 6:15-7:6 Christians are slaves to Righteousness! Rom 7:7-8:17 Christians have 2 natures in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible