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  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Be Like Valentine

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 9, 2023
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     | 4,925 views

    Billions of people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day. More than celebrating it, we should follow the good examples of Valentine.

    Opening: A husband always carries a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,256 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    This lesson is intended to encourage teenagers to realize their God given talents and encourage them to use those talents to God’s glory.

    Parable of the Talents I. Introduction A. What do they have in common? 1. Kraig Griffey, Adam Walton, Cooper Manning, Bobby Hull, Jr. 2. Ken Griffey, Jr., Luke Walton, Peyton Manning, Brett Hull a.1 & 2 respectively share the same father. b.Both are professionals: 1 isn’t an athlete & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John The Baptist Again, But What A Man, What A Devotion.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    Another John the Baptist sermon, but I really did not understand the man until now. Can we ever emulate and sustain his devotion to Jesus?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 17th December 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-28 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Journey Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 31, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    A message to encourage passionate pursuit of God in people’s lives.

    Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart” June 4, 2006 Introduction: Today we are going to begin a series looking at what we are about as a church. We are going to look at what scripture has to say about our lives and how we are to live them to make them count. Everyone wants to have a life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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    This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

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    The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022
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    Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

    Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Respond During Times Of Trouble?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,406 views

    He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we

    How Do You Respond During Times of Trouble? (2 Corinthians 1:4) "He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Day To Feed The World – Compelled By Compassion

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
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    We are compelled by compassion to HELP. We help as we Heed the compassion Command, Empty self, Lift the burden and Pay the price.

    • Galatians 6:2 (GOD’S WORD) Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings. INTRODUCTION: This morning we are asking you to give one day’s income to help feed the world. Before we go any further I think we ought to ask if it is fair for any of us to be asked do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
     | 827 views

    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray...people...pray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020
     | 4,460 views

    The Lord Jesus encourages believers to pray constantly and confidently.

    PRAY…PEOPLE…PRAY (Outline) September 20, 2020 - Pentecost 16 - LUKE 18:1-8 INTRO.: A popular movie used the phrase: “Run…Forrest…Run!” A kind soul used this saying to encourage her friend to flee from danger. Our text today teaches us about prayer. Our loving, heavenly Father reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In His Own Image

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,688 views

    A message for Sanctity of Life Sunday, encouraging Christians to respect life.

    GENESIS 9:5-7 IN HIS OWN IMAGE “For your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Arrest Of Jesus The Nazarene” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 13, 2016
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     | 12,386 views

    After Jesus' High Priestly prayer, Jesus meets His Betrayer and His accusers in the Garden of Gethsemane and is arrested. There are similarities and contrasts in the Garden with an event in history concerning King David.

    “The Arrest of Jesus the Nazarene” John 18:1-12 We have examined John 13-17 recently which is considered to be Jesus’ “Farewell Discourse”, occurring on the night which Jesus was arrested. Today we study John 18:1-4 with the arrest of Jesus: “When Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 10 Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2018
     | 4,591 views

    Even Paul’s “ideal” congregation contained “difficult” people. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Philippians 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most.

    Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by James White on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    Encouragement to stay alert and attentive in our Christian lives.

    Asleep at the Wheel Jonah 1: 3-6 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. But the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal