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    Can I Miss Sunday Worship? Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2013
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    Stay in the church. Every time you stay at home while church is going on, you are opening up a way for Satan to attack you.

    Can I miss Sunday worship? Heb 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Recently while I was preaching among the youth in a church, one young girl who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: Where Are You Looking Now? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
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    Where are you looking now? In a world filled with distractions, it's crucial to consider where our focus lies.

    "Visionary View: Where Are You Looking Now?" Today, we explore a profound question: Where are you looking now? In a world filled with distractions, it's crucial to consider where our focus lies. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to gain insight into this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

    PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Handling Satans Attacks

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Oct 11, 2006
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    Learn how to practically handle satans attacks.

    HANDLING SATANS ATTACKS Nehemiah had it in his heart to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. He had prayed, fasted, confessed his sin, risked his life, gathered men to help, inspected the situation and went forward to do Gods will. Rebuilding the wall would be hard in and of itself, but the job was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2022
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    Our mission will be accomplished when we stay spiritually sharp.

    Many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, our daughter Megan and I spent a day running errands. Our first stop was to a lawnmower repair shop to drop off our lawnmower blade for its annual sharpening. When we walked in, I held up the blade over my head and my mechanic friend Rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Quit Making Excuses Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
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    One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

    1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Found Faithful In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 26, 2010
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    Relying on God's Spritual weapons will enable us to stay faithful in warfare.

    1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, Give Us 20/20 Vision In 2020

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 26, 2019
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    An encouragement to stay in the Word and know it well as the world turns darker and darker in 2020

    12.31.19 New Year’s Eve Sermon They say that once you reach fifty you’re “over the hill.” One of the things I enjoy most about hiking is getting to the top of a hill and being able to look over a nice landscape. Life is like climbing a hill. I had an elderly lady give me some of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
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    To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

    I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plateau? Accepting The Little?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2015
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    I use a rubber band to illustrate how faith must stretch us... Will we keep doing things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lot settled for less than what God had planned. Faith reaches beyond...

    PLATEAU? CHOOSING TO LIVE IN ZOAR, THE PLACE OF LITTLE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks Garry Brackett for the trail to this lesson... I USE RUBBER BANDS FOR THIS LESSON... The real value of a rubber band is when you STRETCH IT. Discuss how a rubber band must feel when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
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    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No Need To Worry

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
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    Worrying does not solve problems; rather, it creates more stress and fear in our lives.

    THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Worry is a common human experience. We worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lust: What Love Is Not Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016
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    Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.

    Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Life's Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
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    All of us are faced with problems. We must have a right spiritual focus in order to overcome.

    OVERCOMING LIFE’S PROBLEMS Jude 17-23 INTRO.- Is life ever stressful? Do we ever experience problems and pain in life? I say, when don’t we? ILL.- A violinist was told by a surgeon that he needed an operation "But, doctor," said the violinist, "I have concerts booked ahead. If you operate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saying Thanks

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
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    This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

    SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist