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    Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 450 ratings
     | 129,408 views

    Here are three very practical survival strategies for the perilous, difficult, dangerous days in which we live.

    Perilous Times II Timothy 3 You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he said, “I did as I was told. I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse.” That in a nutshell is the message of II Timothy. The Apostle Paul, writing from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Many Hands Make Light Work Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,060 views

    The Hebrews pair up the practical human effort with the practical Godly effort to address the dire circumstances they find themselves in.

    In February of 1945 Joe Rosenthal pulled out his camera and clicked a photo that would later become the most reproduced photograph in the history of photography: Five young Marines planting the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The photo of these young men raising the flag was splashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where's Your Confidence

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014
     | 16,940 views

    Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

    WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of Kindness In A Believer's Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    This sermon explores kindness as a cornerstone of Christian living, deeply embedded in love, and vividly exemplified in Jesus's ministry.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, under the banner of His love, to reflect and learn about a virtue that is as timeless as it is transformative. A virtue that weaves through the tapestry of our faith, knitting together the teachings of the Old Testament with the revelations ...read more

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    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are God's Weapon SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,291 views

    In the spiritual battlefield, God views each believer as His weapon. If you have been reborn in faith, you are God's instrument in this war. Understanding this role is crucial for every believer.

    When a warrior prepares for war, he carefully considers his weapons of warfare. In the same way, God is a warrior, and as a believer, you are His chosen weapon of warfare. If you have been born again, you are God's battle axe. Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 51:20-23 (NIV) "You are my war club, my ...read more

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
     | 5,252 views

    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harnessing Your Passion

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,164 views

    Some people misuse their passion in a way that is harmful to others and the kingdom. This sermon asks: “What is passion?” “Is anyone here passionate?” “Why should we harness passion?” and “What should we be passionate about?”

    This evening’s message is entitled “Harnessing Your Passion.” “Harness” means “to tie together,” and “to yoke.”(1) You know what a yoke is, right? It is “a wooden bar or frame by which two . . . oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together,” but it is also “the control device for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificial Investments

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,993 views

    A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

    June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Really Me, Really

    Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

    Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,671 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,566 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 1,045 views

    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    House Of Mirrors Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025
     | 239 views

    God didn’t hide Judah’s story. He redeemed it. And He can redeem yours too. In fact this might be where God is just getting started in your life.

    Today, we’re looking at a story in Genesis about Judah, the fourth son of Jacob (Israel) and great-grandson of Abraham. Last Sunday, we were studying Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son — so it may seem strange that Moses suddenly leaves the story of Joseph to tell us what’s happening in the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational