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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 18 - Peace-Makers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 759 views

    Jonah’s disobedience to God resulted in total chaos and turmoil for all aboard the ship. God’s call to His children is to be peace-makers wherever we are. The word of God cautions those who cause disunity and discord of serious consequences.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) The background to this verse is that a sea-voyage which commenced peacefully, with the hopes of a tranquil journey, was suddenly confronted with a furious and violent storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Holiness And ... The Battle Against Sin Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 23, 2021
     | 3,705 views

    It seems that when we strive by the grace of God to live holy lives we can be challenged at every front. Is it possible to live a holy life in a sin saturated world?

    Holiness - The Battle Against Sin Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    This Is God’s Will

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012
     | 26,160 views

    The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

    “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Put Away Partiality Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    We must strive to put away partiality in our life and from our midst. Let’s look at God’s word for direction in this light.

    Let’s Put away Partiality FAVORITISM There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "That I May Know Him."

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004
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     | 29,729 views

    Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

    “That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Stand Strong In Spiritual Battle – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on May 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    We should be progressively striving to penetrate enemy held territory. Where is the territory? Everywhere! The world, this country, this state, your town or city, your own home, your family and your own body and mind - no one is exempt from these encounters!

    Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. Al Qaeda terrorists shot Day more than two dozen times. "This body armor took more rounds than it was supposed to," explained Day, who is now retired. Body armor capable of handling only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "God Calls To Account" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in Hosea

    “The LORD also has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds. 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. 4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Can Man Do? (Wcmd)

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 12, 2015
     | 3,889 views

    God's blessings bestowed upon man, not enjoyed to the extent of His will for man's striving on earth is plagued with modern issues---the same issues that plagued man in early years, taxation shows the struggle of man in God's plan on earth.

    What Can Man Do? (WCMD) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 12, 2015) “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

    MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God We Trust

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,295 views

    A patriotic sermon for September 11 or Veterans day. The parallel and similarity between Israel and America is both obivious and alarming.

    When God We Trust “Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 Intro: These verses of scripture…, teach us about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Examination

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,284 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that our lives are a type of examination before God in which we should strive to be passing tests along the way.

    The Examination Proverbs 16:1-11 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Text 1 Corinthians 11:1-27 Each year around this time, Christian parents can begin to rejoice that their children are now going to be more involved in prayer than they were the previous couple of months. Heaven is full of prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Rogers avatar

    Whose Profit Are You Seeking

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    A sermon dealing with what are in it for. For what profit are we striving. Profit for ourselves or for others. Are we doing it to honor God or glorify ourselves.

    Whose Profit Are You Seeking Bro David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona MS 1 Corinthians 10:1-33 Prayer Introduction Today we are all rushing about working for that next pay raise. But what is that pay raise really going to profit us? We often can’t see the big picture for striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Among The Beloved PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 945 views

    This sermon encourages us to seek God's love, live as His children, and strive for righteousness, embodying these principles in our daily lives as a community.

    Good morning, dear friends. Let's gather our hearts together. We're here to seek. To seek love. To seek light. To seek truth. We're here to live. To live as loved ones. To live as children. To live as saints. We're here to strive. To strive for goodness. To strive for holiness. To strive for ...read more

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    The Carnal Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 932 views

    Encourages Christians to reflect on their spiritual growth, overcome hindrances, and strive for maturity in likeness to Jesus.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a message that is as timeless as the faith we share, as profound as the love our Savior has for us, and as vital as the spiritual breath we draw each day. It is a message that resonates with the heartbeat of our ...read more

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    Overview Of Joshua Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    Walking in Newness of life? Is it rules, or relationship, list or life, acheiving or receiving? Striving or Ariving?

    Joshua: where the Promise became a Reality A new series at Midway Community Church Nov. 28th 1999 Overview and Introduction: In Romans 5:5-6 we read…’raised to walk in a newness of life’. What does this mean? Does it mean a believer has an improved life? Could it mean this newness of life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist