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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025
     | 326 views

    This sermon from Philippians 3:11–16 calls believers to press forward in the race of faith, forgetting the past and pursuing Christlikeness with perseverance and purpose.

    Pressing Toward the Mark Scripture Text: Philippians 3:11–16 Introduction: The Race of a Lifetime In the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, there are countless tales of endurance and determination. Picture a marathon runner. Miles into the race, their muscles are screaming, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Of Christ Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 97 views

    Jews will recognize Jesus as their Messiah, the One they rejected.

    Event 115 - The Son of Man will appear in Heaven in His regal glory sitting on a white cloud as He prepares to return to the earth in judgment. “And I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness In The Face Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 27, 2025
     | 188 views

    Spirit-filled believers are empowered to stand fearlessly for Christ, even in the face of threats, persecution, or opposition.

    BOLDNESS IN THE FACE OF OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:13-20 Key Verse: “We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 6:19-20; Proverbs 28:1 INTRODUCTION: The early Church faced fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Beyond The Manger - Why The Birth Of Jesus Was A Divine Invasion, Not A Holiday Tradition

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 14, 2025
     | 29 views

    Christmas is far more than a tradition. It is the declaration that God has not abandoned humanity. It is the announcement that darkness does not have the final word. It is the proof that love is stronger than sin and life is stronger than death.

    CHRISTMAS BEYOND THE MANGER Why the Birth of Jesus Was a Divine Invasion, Not a Holiday Tradition Introduction For many people, Christmas has become a familiar scene. A manger, soft music, decorations, gifts, and warm family moments. While these are not wrong, they can easily reduce one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The War In Israel Affects Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    To explore the ongoing conflict in Israel through the lens of biblical prophecy, specifically from the books of Daniel and Revelation, and to understand its relevance and impact on modern-day Christians.

    Good morning, beloved family. We find ourselves today in a world where the news headlines often bear witness to a tale as old as time - the conflict in Israel. The land of our Savior's birth, where biblical prophecy and modern reality intersect. Today, we're going to unpack the roots of this ...read more

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    Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

    The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Things Get Bad, Rejoice

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    There is cause for rejoicing even during the worst of times.

    Is your life sometimes filled with trouble? Do good friends turn out to be not such good friends after all? Have you been passed over for promotion? Are you separated from your family because of your faith? Or perhaps people have ridiculed you because of your Christian faith. Maybe you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lesson 8 (Prayer Partners): How To Agree

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    Why is agreement with others necessary for prayer?

    Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 8: How To Agree A. THE COMMAND TO AGREE "Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 22,682 views

    God is calling us to live with a different spirit

    A Different Spirit Numbers 14:24 and Selected Passages April 28, 2002 Introduction What does it mean to be different? To be different means literally that something does not conform to the standard or the norm. Different can be a positive thing. In fact, we have been called to be different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keeping Life In The Proper Perspective Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    James wants us to learn that it doesn’t matter what your status in life is – it matters what your status in heaven is!

    “Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Its Impossible To Keep Going When I Feel Like Giving Up

    Contributed by James Kelley on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 237 ratings
     | 11,906 views

    This sermon helps identify the common causes of depression and prescribes God’s cure for them.

    I have been feeling a bit "down and blue" over the past few weeks and motivation to do anything has been sadly lacking. But thank the Lord for His amazing grace that reaches even downhearted pastors. I found great solace in an episode from Elijah’s life that is found in 1 Kings 19. Let me share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Belt=exposure Series

    Contributed by Will Cornwell on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    The 2nd message in a series on living life in abundance and victory in the midst of a messed up world

    How to Live A Victorious Life (Part 2) A couple of weeks ago I went with my roommates to a house out in Millbrook where I joined a group of Air Force Lieutenants in playing paintball. Now I have played paintball before, but this was different. This was more like real war than playing paintball ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Sloth - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Learn To Listen

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    Learning to hear the voice of God through our daily experiance.

    When a strange bird comes into my garden I know it! I know when the shinning cockoo’s have returned from their winter retreats I know when the grey warbler leaves to nest I know when black swans fly over at night I know when rosellas fly through, and I know when they stop to rest. In any area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal