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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be More Like Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,203 views

    The following are twenty-one guidelines to becoming more like the Master, Jesus Christ, in all our relationships, activities, and personal concerns

    How to Be More Like Jesus (Eph. 1:19) "That you may really come to know practically, through experience for yourselves, the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge that you may be filled through all your being, unto all the fullness of God (may have the richest measure of the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "From Potiphar's Place To Pharoah's Prison" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,519 views

    Joseph remained loyal in spite of unanswered questions

    "From Potiphar’s Place to Pharoah’s Prison" Genesis 40 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’d all agree that God was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house…was God still with Joseph in Pharaoh’s prison? The most significant feature of Joseph’s life was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    “i Can Live With A New Passion” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,523 views

    Because of the difference made in my by virtue of our Savior's crucifixion and resurrection, I can now live with a passion to please God rather than please myself.

    Children are wonderful! Just this last week, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and enjoyed the children coming into our service to pass out carnations to all the ladies as we recognized and expressed appreciation for the mothers among us. But sometimes, children, as cute as they are, can act ugly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "god Is Our Father!" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 6, 2016
     | 11,628 views

    What difference does it make that through faith in Christ we have a love relationship with God and know Him as our Father?

    While the first 2 chapters of 1 John have as their main theme the subject of fellowship, the next 3 chapters have sonship as their theme. The key verse in these in these chapters is 4:8, "God is love." We, who have trusted Christ as Savior, are children of God, we are in the family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Sinless Perfection?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,156 views

    What does the Bible teach about overcoming sin in the life of the Christian?

    We come now to one of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Verse 9 is often quoted to teach that a child of God will never commit sin. Many honest and sincere people believe this, and devote themselves to the attainment of what is commonly called "sinless perfection." But is this doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tis The Season.... Tis The Reason

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019
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     | 4,171 views

    The title had the art work of the green wreath of Christmas juxtaposed to the wreath of thorns. There can be no Christmas with the Cross and Easter event. some phrases form Rev. Ken Pritchard (Keep Believing Ministry) And the "gospel statement" from Rev. Ken Klaas

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Tis the Season ---Tis the Reason” (note: I added the visual art work Green wreath & Crown of Thorns) When it comes to Christmas, every preacher faces the same challenge. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Be Worldly Minded Is No Heavenly Good Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2019
     | 7,283 views

    We must always seek to keep our eyes on Christ.

    Having warned the Colossian believers about wrong approaches to living the Christian life - legalism - seeking to prove one’s spiritual worth by keeping rules and regulations; mysticism - seeking to prove one’s spiritual worth by the number of spiritual experiences they’ve had; and asceticism - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 6 - Lessons From Three Kings Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,007 views

    Are we at peace with those around us? Do we remain content or is there a spirit of covetousness? Are we overcomers or do we give in to temptations? The record of three Kings will help us examine our own lives so we can realize where we stand.

    In the previous sermon we studied in depth about the need to make wise, and godly choices. We were reminded that while some decisions are inconsequential, others have a permanent effect on our lives. We considered Abraham and his nephew Lot. Lot made some wrong choices that landed him in Sodom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crazy For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 494 views

    The Gospel demands a response. You can be a mocker like Festus, resistant like Agrippa, or fully committed like Paul. Choose to be like Paul!

    CRAZY FOR JESUS Text: Acts 26:19-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years after I gave my heart to Christ, my brother, who was away at college working on his master’s degree, came home for a visit. He asked my mother, “So, is Mark still a Jesus Freak?” To which my mother replied, “Well, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With The Forces Of Delay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025
     | 581 views

    In this message, we shall analyse the nature of delay, identify its demonic causes, and discuss how to overcome every force resisting your progress.

    DEALING WITH THE FORCES OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 10:12-13 “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Lives And He Cares For You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,305 views

    Encourage believers to trust in God's sovereignty, cast all their anxieties on Him, and resist the devil, knowing that God will restore and strengthen them after their sufferings.

    Good morning, family! You know, as we walk this journey of life, there are times when we may feel overwhelmed by the pressures and uncertainties around us. But in those moments, our God does not leave us without a word of comfort and encouragement. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "An infinite God can ...read more

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    Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,071 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

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    Jumping Jonah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 135 views

    God relentlessly pursues us with grace, even when we run or resist, inviting us to trust His presence and respond to His call.

    Some of us know the sound of God’s whisper as well as we know our own name. It comes in the quiet of a morning commute, in the nudge you can’t shake, in the Scripture that lands like a letter with your address on it. And some of us know the sound of our feet when they’re running in the opposite ...read more

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    The Paradox Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 20, 2007
     | 3,546 views

    We have an unchanging God who brings in change and itbis the churched who resist it most - in our lives, in our thinking and in our wiorship

    People don’t like Change Introduction We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And as we see in our Gospel reading this morning, this happened to Jesus when he went back to his hometown of Nazareth. I didn’t grow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman

    Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman…well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal