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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Don’t Let The Troubles Of Life Cause You To Lose Your Focus

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    This message encourages the believer to stay afloat during the most turbulent storms by keeping a Heavenly focus.

    The text;Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection (mind) on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead (died), and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sincerely Yours

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    There’s a difference between telling people that you’re different and convincing them you’re different by the way you live.

    OPENER Activity: "Believe it!" Choose an odd item for a pre-selected teen to try and convince the crowd that they can’t live without the particular item---you just gotta have it! After the activity… What went through your mind as he/she was talking to you? Was he/she convincing? What was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As I Have Loved You Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    Meeting the Need for Affection

    As I Have Loved You (Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bearing Life’s Burdens

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,712 views

    Today's sermon is a part of our ongoing sermon series, "Spiritual First Aid." Today we're looking at how we can bear the burdens of this life.

    Spiritual First Aid “Bearing Life’s Burdens” Burdens are a part of life. We all have our burdens to bear, no matter whether we’re rich or poor, young or old, the color of our skin, or whether we are saved or lost. Sorrow and trouble come alike to everyone, because burdens respect no one. Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,990 views

    From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

    2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Conscience Be Your Guid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,899 views

    To say we should let our conscience be our guide seems so reasonable. It almost makes sense. But God never said we should do that. Instead He said we should seek to have a clear conscience. How can we accomplish this?

    OPEN: This is the final week of our series: “Stupid things even Christians believe. This week we’re focusing on an old piece of advice: “Let your conscience be your guide.” Have you ever heard that said? Of course, we all have. At the core of this proverb is the idea that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    Your Faith Determines Your Future

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,973 views

    The children of Israel are a classic example of the empowering faith needed to have a blessed future.

    Your Faith And Your Future Exodus 13:14-22 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN OUR FAITH CAN BE TRIED. TESTS, TRIALS, WORRIES, DISAPPOINTMENTS, AND FRUSTRATIONS ARE A PART OF EVERY HUMAN LIFE. WE ARE LIVING IN DIFFICULT DAYS AND IT SEEMS AS THOUGH EVEN OUR VERY FUTURE IS THREATENED. WHAT IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    God’s Roles, My Roles

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,596 views

    As much as God has a role to play in your life, you also have a role to play in it: You set you love on Him, He delivers, honors and saves you. A you age increases, learn to number your days by walking in wisdom. This wisdom leads you to serve others.

    If you are reading this write up, it means you are alive today. I therefore wish you a happy good day or happy birthday. Now that you have this day, what could you do with it? You are to live for God in it; the Lord will help you in Jesus name. By now you should know that God is a big part of and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Solemn Charge To Fathers Part.#2

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    Dad, I charge you be careful in the kind of example you are setting for your family

    A Solemn Charge To Fathers- Part# 2 Text. I Timothy 5:7-8 II. Dad, I charge you, Be Careful in the Kind of Example You Set. 1. Genesis 13:12 “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” a. Notice, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
     | 11,162 views

    The Power of Hospitality

    The Power of Hospitality Series: The Art of Neighboring Brad Bailey – November 10th, 2013 Intro Last week we began a new series for this month we’re calling “Rediscovering the Art of Neighboring” As we recalled last week... Jesus says that the whole law of God could best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,954 views

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

    Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Saints Are.......

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    The bible reveals who and what are saints. Often our ideas differ from the bible. This sermon encourages you to discover who are saints and what do they do.

    If you were to ask someone what they thought a saint is, how would they respond? Many would probably say someone holy. Someone who has done extraordinary things, Someone considered special. Someone who has done nothing or very little wrong. The most well known and celebrated saint in Australia, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,751 views

    Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

    [Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sympathy Towards Paul Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 30, 2018
     | 3,099 views

    Paul has to tell them that he speaks out of the fullness of his heart, that if his mouth has been opened with an unusual frankness it is because his heart has felt more than common sympathy for them.

    July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.a: Sympathy Towards Paul. (6:11-13) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019
     | 3,524 views

    Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

    November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist