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  • bala samson avatar

    Made Of Different Material

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024
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    Working in the midst of people who respect, admire, appreciate, like and love you is always great; however, the challenge is to survive and serve people who just don’t know you at all, who mock you, despise you and criticize you.

    Made of different material Exodus 1:8 “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.”(NIV) “New king, to whom Joseph meant nothing”, these words jolted me today! God calls you to work in the midst of people and do good for those who don’t care two hoots about you nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Only A Matter Of Time

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 13, 2025
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    Time continues to run even when all else stops. Dark nights are inevitable but no matter how dark the night is, it will always give way to light in the morning. It's only a matter of time. Every problem in life has an expiry date.

    TEXT: Exodus 9:5 "And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land." TIMES AND SEASONS Are you afraid of the dark night? Many people are, but one thing we are sure of in life is that the dark night will always give way to the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Compassion In Action: Reflecting On Modern Applications Of Jesus’ Example Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024
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    Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment?

    Compassion in Action: Reflecting on Modern Applications of Jesus’ Example Intro: Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment? Scripture Mark 6:30-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The dual image of Jesus as depicted in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Edward Frey avatar

    The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
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    The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

    Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    God's Prevailing Power Sets You Free Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,821 views

    1st of 4 sermons on the stewardship of Life: God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine.

    Slide 1 God’s Prevailing Power Will Set You Free photo of hand holding a rock God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine. On the way in this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
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     | 2,591 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,805 views

    Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Angus avatar

    On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into The World Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Living in the world and the role of the Holy Spirit (part 3)

    LIVING IN THE SPIRIT Part 3 “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into the World. Romans 8:12-25 If ever there was a person who understood how difficult life could be it was the Apostle Paul. Listen to his testimony recorded in 2 Corinthians 11 from the Message. I’ve worked much harder, been jailed more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008
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    Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

    When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Short Challenge: Setting Apart Christ As Lord Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    This is a short challenge on how to practically set Christ apart as Lord in our daily lives.

    Short Challenge - Setting Apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 - Set apart Christ as Lord, in your hearts. Our hearts encompass our desires, longings, affections - He wants to be the top desire. Ps.63:1,2 - David longed for God more than anything, knowing that His love was better than life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Faithfulness Will Set You Apart From The Crowd

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Because the writer of Hebrews starts the Chapter with “Therefore” he is telling us that we might discover what faithfulness looks like in the first two chapters in addition to what he is writing now. So what we have seen so far is open game in discoverin

    Faithfulness will set you apart from the Crowd Wed. Night Service April 1st 2009 Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction The writer of Hebrews, calls attention to Jesus. He tells us to “Consider Christ Jesus” or to “fix your thoughts on Jesus”. The writer of Hebrews has picked Jesus out from the crowd. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Renewing Your Mind-Setting It On Higher Values Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    Allowing the Spirit to transform one’s mind, enables the Spirit to shape one’s life into God’s image

    SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 9, 2005 Romans 12:1-8 “Renewing Your Mind—Setting It On Higher Values” INTRODUCTION We are rich—rich beyond our comprehension and our imaginations! We may not be rich financially speaking, but we certainly are spiritually speaking. We are a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Godly Vision And Goal-Setting Part Two

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 26, 2013
     | 5,174 views

    While there are building blocks for goal setting, there are also things we can do when we face opposition to what God has told us to do.

    Godly vision and goal setting part two “Meeting the challenge of opposition Nehemiah chapter 4:1-4:11 Introduction- Last week we looked at goal setting and vision casting. We saw that most people have goals and visions as young people. They aspire to be great protectors of the world as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dykes avatar

    Church: Where God Sets The Lonely In A Family Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,099 views

    The Bible teaches that the main reason we gather together as a church is to encourage one another.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fifth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled, “Church: Where God Puts the Lonely in a Family.” Over the past few years I’ve been devoting a lot of attention to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    God Set Rules For Everybody, Not Just You

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Proverbs 1:8

    Everyone must follow the rules set by God. Every person on this earth has to follow the rules set by God. No matter who you are you have to follow the rules. No matter what job you have you must follow the rules set by God. People can tell you some of the rules, but not all of the rules People can ...read more

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