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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

    IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2012
     | 19,512 views

    This is a Father’s Day sermon encouraging men to strive for excellence by fulfilling their needs for respect, for encouragement, and for a relationship with God.

    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World 6/16/12 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 I can recall a number of years ago I was having a conversation with one of the women in the fellowship hall. She was dressed extra nice that day and had her hair done very well. I said, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Bigger Than Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 727 views

    Encourages believers to deepen their faith in God's promises, aspire for greater blessings, and strive for a higher calling in His service.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all with the joy of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is indeed a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a man of wisdom, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, walking side by side with each of you on this path of faith. We gather ...read more

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    Pursuing Righteousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
     | 430 views

    Righteousness is a journey that requires dedication and dependence on God. By pursuing righteousness, we grow closer to God, reflect His character, and become lights in a dark world. Let us prioritise righteousness, trusting God to guide and sustain us in this pursuit.

    Title: PURSUING RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:22 "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:21, 1 Timothy 6:11, Isaiah 51:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shadow Of His Style Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    Believers need to learn to expect the unexpected and inexplicable from God, but we won’t experience such until we are sold on God’s one agenda and striving with one accord.

    The shadow of your smile When you are gone Will color all my dreams And light the dawn… The year was 1965. The movie was The Sandpiper. The stars were Elizabeth Taylor as the seductress and the late Richard Burton as the Episcopal priest she seduced. The sentiment in the song is that our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025
     | 352 views

    Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Be Still: Knowing The Lord In The Storm - Psalm 46:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 769 views

    In a time where chaos seems to rule, where noise fills every moment, and distraction dulls our discernment - "Be still, and know that I am God!" is not a polite suggestion from God. This is a divine command — a call to stillness in a restless world.

    Go! And Be Still: Knowing the Lord in the Storm - Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 (NLT): “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honoured by every nation. I will be honoured throughout the world.” Introduction This is not a polite suggestion from God. This is a divine command — a call to stillness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Steps To Enjoy God's Presence

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 3, 2020
     | 13,396 views

    This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A Life Striving for Total Obedience 2. A Life of Undivided Devotion 3. A Life Being Dependent on God

    Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23; John 15:1-11; Psalm 23 Theme: God’s Presence Title: Steps to Enjoying God’s Presence This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 4, 2016
     | 7,202 views

    Only God is able to keep you from falling away and stumbling. Because of that, His joy fills our hearts and souls as we live faithfully for Him. Can't we live and strive for His joy in our lives more and more?

    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Jude 17-25 Introduction - Tonight we will conclude our study of the book of Jude - Last time we discussed four critical things about false teachers -- These make it easy to spot them, and to recognize their actions Jude says that they are judged for four things: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Cannot Have Enough Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,984 views

    We are to strive as individuals and part of a church family to love more and more.

    Introduction Today, we begin a new series that is based upon the prayer of the Apostle Paul to the church at Philippi. It was a prayer offered up to God for the people in the Philippian church. I know that we offer prayers for church members who are hurting but this prayer teaches that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    How great it is to live in Jesus in unity, and therefore strive to keep it!

    Title: Spiritual Unity Text: Philippians 2:1 Introduction: What is the greatest thing you can think of about this congregation of God’s people. ‒ We are a caring people toward the sick and hurting. ‒ We have a great care for young people and old alike. ∙ Right now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Handle Haters”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,167 views

    Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

    Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016
     | 5,767 views

    Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 9,616 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,542 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic