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  • Eric Peloquin avatar

    How To Run The Race Pt. Ii Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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     | 4,260 views

    This is the second in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How to Run the Race (Pt. II) Sermon – July 31st 2005 Last week we began in a new series on Perseverance entitled “How Top Run The Race”. As I mentioned last week, perseverance is a foreign concept in general to many in the Western world. It is so important that we live by the spirit, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Run The Race Pt. Iii Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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     | 3,725 views

    This is the third in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. III) Sermon – August 7th 2005 I have already mentioned the fact that we are going to face trials, times of testing etc. However for most people we want to be delivered from the circumstances that we are in. the difficulty can be in trying to discern what God might want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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     | 3,267 views

    This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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    This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Crisis Hits Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017
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    Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. He faced great opposition and at one point blamed God for it. We often do the same. Jeremiah shows us the way out.

    “When Crisis Hits” Lamentations 3:7-9; 17-27 Once a month for the past 8 months I have met with a group of pastors in our area. We come together for three hours to learn from each other, to encourage each other and to pray for each other. We met this past Monday night and as we closed, my partner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
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    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Promises And Payback: The Christian Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013
     | 4,093 views

    Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.

    The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of Death - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2021
     | 1,480 views

    There are a number of repercussions instituted by God as a result of the fall. Most movements in our culture today are opposition to this curse. What we fail to understand as a society is the masterful weaving of grace in the curse.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to start this morning by reflecting on a few things happening in our world. As I thought about it, they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
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    Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

    THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    One And A Half Verses To Get To Know Better

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 30, 2025
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    Romans 8:28 doesn’t promise only good things will happen, but that God weaves even suffering, loss, and opposition into His greater plan for our ultimate good.

    Good MORNING. Here’s a little-known fact for you as we begin. Romans 8, where our epistle lesson comes from, is probably the second most taught, preached and studied chapters of the Bible, behind only the 23rd Psalm, which tells us how “the Lord is our Shepherd.” Unlike the 23rd Psalm, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    Imprisonment Created Opportunities To Spread The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2018
     | 7,455 views

    The apostle faced opposition from those outside the church and misrepresentation from some within. But this did not dissuade or distract him from fulfilling God’s call. Through it all, Christ was being preached, which brought him great delight.

    Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 3 Title: Imprisonment Created Opportunities to Spread the Gospel Text: (Philippians 1:12-14) Scripture: (Philippians 1:12-14, NIV) 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters[a], that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That We Walk Humbly (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020
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    To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. That We Walk Humbly Remarks. 1. This is lesson 3, in the sermon-series entitled: we will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Smith avatar

    The Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008
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     | 4,526 views

    But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord you

    We’re in Matthew 22, and Jesus is brawling! To be exact, we’re in the last round of a three-round brawl, where over the chapter in Matthew’s Gospel we’ve seen Jesus do battle with a group known as ‘the Herodians’, followed by a round with the Sadducees, followed by this week’s third and deciding ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Be Still And Know Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,433 views

    This Kyle Idleman message begins in silence. Sometimes we talk too much. To hear God, we need to be where He speaks, confirm His voice, avoid distractions, & respond with obedience. (34 PP slides/posters are available on request)

    Sermon Notes Be Still and Know 1 Samuel 3:1-18 (Sermon notes courtesy of Kyle Idleman, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) NOTE: This is most effective if the speaker begins the message in silence, holding up 34 different posters for the congregation to read, making the point that many are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Be Still Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 66,343 views

    People seem to be afraid of silence. They do anything to fill their lives with noise and avoid the emptiness. But God says "Be still and know that I am God." What can that mean to us and how can we go about doing it?

    How many of you have ever heard the term: “Circuit Riders”? Circuit Riders were preachers back in the 1700s and 1800s who would ride from church to church and hold services. There were more churches than preachers in that day and a Circuit Rider would travel from congregation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ