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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Trust Me More

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,736 views

    There is a Holy Ghost vaccination against fear, worry, anxiety, stress and all the rest. It is an injection of trust. Get your dose of hope today.

    I want to speak to some things today, and bring some encouragement from the word. Because I heard the Lord saying that he wanted to inject some faith into his people. We are so inundated and saturated with nothing but bad news, and confusion, and it creates feelings of hopelessness, and stress, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Have This Attitude" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,461 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in Philippians

    “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” I had the thought of opening this sermon with a great quote by a successful military leader from history, pertaining to the mindset of a well-trained soldier; or perhaps a political figure who had overcome great difficulties. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Neglected Principle

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014
     | 5,535 views

    A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

    “I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Faithful In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    Learning about faithfulness through the examples of Paul and Barnabas

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:1-7 TITLE: “FAITHFUL IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION” INTRODUCTION: A. At a retirement home in Florida, a group of residents were discussing their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Firm In The Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    We can stand firm in the faith: Joyful and free from worry, with contentment in whatever state we are in, knowing our needs will be met, able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

    Standing Firm in the Faith 03/09/08 Reading: Philippians 1:21-28 Introduction In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses his desire that they “stand firm” in working together for the faith. Philippians 1:27 “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To Greatness

    Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,309 views

    Greatness in the eyes of the world is not the same as greatness in the eyes of God. What does it take to be great in God's eyes?

    The Road to Greatness Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Pastor James May How does the world judge a man to be great? Often men are declared to be great if they have the ability to influence heads of state or leaders in society as Statesmen. These are often found as Leaders of Nations, peacekeepers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Living In A Secular World

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,749 views

    How do we live in, and respond to, the culture in which we live? The examples of: Jonah, Esther and Daniel.

    How do Christians live in, and respond to, the culture in which they find themselves? About a half century ago, H. Richard Niebuhr attempted to answer that question in his book Christ and Culture. He offered five possible responses to the question. First, he said that some Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Lessons Of The Eagle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 16, 2023
     | 4,429 views

    COME LET US REASON TOGETHER ABOUT THE EAGLE. God and nature provide us with some wonder lessons about the eagle. Lord, teach us and stretch our faith.

    THE LESSON OF THE EAGLE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PERPETUAL BABYHOOD…I AM AFRAID OF THE WORLD… I LOVE THIS COMFORTABLE NEST. I LOVE THIS NEST… LOVING THE COMFORT ZONE MORE THAN LOVING OBEDIENCE CAN KILL THE ANOINTING OF GOD. WE MUST IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE OF WHY DO WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Heavens And New Earth Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 17, 2025
     | 206 views

    WE BELIEVE that Christ is preparing a new heavens and new earth for all people who have accepted Him, that will be for all time (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22).

    INTRODUCTION Good morning church! Welcome to our final week in our foundations for faith series in the Bible engagement project. Over the last several weeks we've been looking at the end times and what the Bible talks about is coming in our future starting with the rapture which is called in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Captivity Led Captive" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,378 views

    Sin made us captives to Satan. Grace made us captives to Christ. (#13 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “Therefore it says ‘When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men’. (Now this expression, ‘He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Funeral With Committal

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 123,553 views

    Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

    Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 48 views

    The sermon urges us to personally confess Jesus as the Christ, surrendering all to Him, and finding true life and identity in wholehearted allegiance to Him.

    There are questions that settle the soul. They steady the heart in a world of headlines and hurry. One question rises above the noise like a bell in a storm. Jesus asks it with gentle authority and unshakable kindness: “Who do you say that I am?” We carry many names on our backs—titles, labels, ...read more

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    The Daughters Of The Horseleach

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    Desire far surpasses talent, charisma, and even exceptional training. If I could choose, it would always be desire.

    Mark 10:17-22 -- And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal