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  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    "anger (Part 2): Four Types Of Anger In The Bible" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021
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     | 8,839 views

    This sermon address the factors that can trigger anger, the four types of anger in the Bible, and how we should deal with them.

    Illus.: A passenger boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York flight. He asked one of the flight attendants to wake him up and make sure he got off in Dallas when the plane was transiting there. But he woke up just as the plane landed in New York. He was furious. He called the flight attendant and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021
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     | 7,560 views

    Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

    OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

    THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Modern Maturity Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

    Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Helpers For Divine Purposes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025
     | 444 views

    God strategically positions people to help fulfil His purposes in the lives of His children and to advance His kingdom.

    DIVINE HELPERS FOR DIVINE PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 2:1-21 Key Verse: “And she said unto them, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.” (Joshua 2:9) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beacon Of Light Through The Inscrutable Darkness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2020
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    St. Paul encourages us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

    September 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Philippians 1:21-30 Beacon of Light through the Inscrutable Darkness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unlock Your Power PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,509 views

    To encourage individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents for His glory.

    Good morning, beloved community! Today, we're going to dive right into a powerful message about discovering, developing, and deploying the talents God has placed within us. We're gonna talk about how to unlock your power through discovery, developing your inbuilt talent, and locating your gifting. ...read more

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    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,572 views

    If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

    There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
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     | 6,139 views

    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Marcellus De Oliveira on Jun 1, 2012
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     | 8,297 views

    In despite of our brokenness and the way we are brought up, God calls us to be transformed in the likeness of this Son's character.

    When people are asked to quote a line from Shakespeare, most certainly, they will quote the best-known line from all drama or literature: “To be or not to be, that is the question!” Though the tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmarke is a philosophical quest in the comparison between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Relationships: As Easy As 1,2,3!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,070 views

    Encouraging and empowering believers to use the relationship they have with God to mirror every relationship.

    NIV 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All the saints send their greetings. 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Christ In You

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

    Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking God At His Word

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 32,797 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to trust in God’s word and promises.

    Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 Subject: Taking God At His Word These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13 INTRODUCTION There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untamable Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

    Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church