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  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
     | 10,228 views

    Since Christmas in coming up real quick I would like to look at a few messages on the theme of Restoring balance to our Hurried Lives. I love the Christmas season but for some reason this time of the year is filled with twice as much stress as any other

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. Part #1 SLOWING DOWN Daniel 1:8-17. A. We don’t Take time to smell the flowers. I had no time to care for myself…” Song of Solomon 1:6. B. We don’t see the fun in life anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Love Him? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 5,955 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples that they must 1) be willing to suffer loss to follow His will, 2) be willing to suffer from the others to accomplish soul-care and 3) be willing to be a servant in order to achieve lasting results in His kingdom.

    Do You Love Him? Mark 10:32-45 • We live in a society that values ambition. • Those who are most respected in our society are driven by ambition to reach higher goals than those who fail to achieve notoriety. • This past week, citizens of 42 states and the District of Columbia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Unfulfilled Dreams

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,290 views

    Sometimes when dreams don’t come to pass, it is for your own good.

    THE BLESSING OF UNFULFILLED DREAMS TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 -- Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Life Shine

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,217 views

    If we want to have influence in this world, we had better shine. We need to let our life shine so that others will be attracted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Alba 1-28-24 LET YOUR LIFE SHINE I Thessalonians 4:9-12 The military has a history of requiring that boots be polished until they shine. If you have served in the military, you are probably familiar with the involved process that it takes to achieve that shine. There are websites that explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Separating Yourself From God’s Work

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025
     | 236 views

    No believer is called to operate in isolation. The body of Christ is interconnected, and God expects His children to labour together in unity, humility, and submission to His order.

    THE DANGER OF SEPARATING YOURSELF FROM GOD’S WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 16:1-35 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:25, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: One of the most grievous errors a believer can make is to separate themselves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Turn Pain Into Gain

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 21, 2001
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     | 7,714 views

    God can help us put the hurts of the past behind us, and offer us a bright future

    INTRODUCTION A. Introduce you to someone you have never met before - JABEZ 1. As you read through I Chronicles, if you blink you’ll miss him 2. Here is a man who will whet your appetite for the things of the Lord B. Cannot find him in HALL OF FAITH in Heb.11 1. He is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ultimate Submission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 918 views

    Emphasizes the importance of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrendering self-interests to deepen our relationship with God and fulfill our divine calling.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather here with you today, to stand firm on the solid ground of our faith, and to lift our hearts and voices in praise of our heavenly Father. As we stand on the precipice of a new week, we find ourselves drawn once again to the ...read more

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    The Hour Has Come PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
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     | 961 views

    This sermon explores sacrificial submission and selfless surrender, encouraging believers to release their lives into Christ's hands for spiritual growth and eternal life.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space of reflection and revelation, where we gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to dig into the fertile soil of His word. We come together, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ and the shared pursuit of ...read more

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    Exceptional Greatness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 10, 2026
     | 166 views

    This sermon reveals God’s plan to lift His people from the ordinary into visible, undeniable, and divinely ordained greatness.

    EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 4:1-2 Key Verse: “But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.” (Micah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servant Characteristics

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,219 views

    The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

    The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ "King Of The Jews"

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    The kangaroo court and trial of Jesus

    Weekend Message/Devotion November 25, 2018 John 18:33-37 Jesus Christ “King of the Jews” The Sanhedrin and Jewish leaders have now plotted to have Jesus not only arrested by the ruling Roman government but also, seek to have Him killed. “And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goal Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In View Of God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    Because of what God has done you owe Him your life.

    Romans Series Mitchell Skelton In View of God’s Mercy Romans 12:1–21 I. Offer Your Bodies A. As Living Sacrifices. 1 Cor. 6:20 B. Holy and Pleasing. Romans 12:9–13 1. God’s word shows us how to live holy lives. 2. Isa. 35:8 II. Don’t Conform to the World. A. Christians no longer belong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Strange Attitude

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    The Spirit of God has revealed who the Messiah is.

    See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    They Died From The Cold Within

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    3rd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 2/15/98 They died from the cold within I Corinthians 13:5 Introduction: Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, Each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, The first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ