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    Becoming A Holy Family Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2022
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    Joseph, Mary and Jesus give us a model of the family all of ours should strive to become.

    Feast of the Holy Family 2022 If there is anything we can be certain of when we consider the past fifty or sixty years, it is that there has been a massive cultural, media and even governmental assault on the natural family. I say “natural” family because one of the prongs of this assault has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keeping Your Faith Hot!

    Contributed by Richard Scott on Jun 10, 2023
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     | 3,641 views

    This message holds valuable insights for us today as we strive to maintain a vibrant and passionate faith.

    Title: Keeping My Faith Hot! Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, I want to talk to you about an important topic that affects each and every one of us as followers of Christ: keeping our faith hot! In the book of Revelation, Chapter 3, verses 14 to 16, we find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Children Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,407 views

    We are God's children. We should strive to become more like Christ.

    God’s Children 1 John 3:1-3 We are God's children. In verse one, it tells who we are. In verse two, it tells who we are becoming. In the rest of chapter, it tells us what we take as we grow... victory, love, and confidence. In verse 1: Our Position: “The sons of God.” • What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Devoted To Teaching Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 647 views

    The early church was devoted to teaching, and we should strive to emulate their dedication by learning and sharing the Scriptures.

    Today, we're going to dive into how the early church kept it real with their faith. They were all in, 100%, no holding back. In Acts 2:42, we see they were all about four things: learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. Sounds a lot like what we do, right? Let's talk about ...read more

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2001
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     | 3,603 views

    As Christians, we are to strive after a persistent, ceaseless prayer-life that is built on two-way conversation.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT PRAYER DOES NOT NEED PROOF OUTSIDE ITSELF BECAUSE ITS PROOFS ARE WITHIN. IT IS IN THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF MAN, LIKE BREATHING, EATING AND DRINKING, AND HE PRACTICES IT AS PART OF HIS VERY BEING. PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS ESSENTIAL YET SO FEW MAKE IT SO. AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Testing The Waters

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005
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     | 27,008 views

    Each of us needs to strive for more depth in the Lord and more growth in God’s grace.

    Many of us view the New Year as a time of beginning afresh, of setting new goals for ourselves, and making changes in our pattern of living. Some of us begin the New Year by saying to ourselves, as well as others, “I’m going to do things differently this year. I’m going to make some needed changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worth Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    This message strives to create an overwhelming desire in the hearts of people to know Jesus Christ personally, by faith.

    "The Worth of Jesus Christ" Text-Hebrews 11:23-29 "By faith Moses, when he was born, waw hid three months of his parents, because they saw that he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Step To Move Forward

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 77,221 views

    Learn from Peter’s experience as he walks on the water and strive to get near to Jesus.

    Baccalaureate Sermon March 28, 2009 CLAA GREETINGS Good morning everyone. You all look good in your gowns. I could still remember the time when I also sat in that place where you are seated right now. Seven years ago, I also wore the same gown you are wearing right now. Well, that wasn’t long ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Life's Goal

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,988 views

    This message talks about the most important goal each human-being should strive to attain.

    Text: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). What is a goal? A goal is something we work toward or an objective we have in our mind. For example, the objective in any type of race is to be the first to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
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     | 4,144 views

    As "Privates First Class" in the army of God, we should strive to be all we can be for Christ.

    A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 I. Endures Hardship (v. 3) a. Satan wants to destroy you—physically and/or spiritually (1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31) b. We must stand our ground when Satan attacks (1 Peter 5:9; James 4:7) c. God always provides a way to endure (1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Pushing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025
     | 1,227 views

    The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a woman in labour must push until the baby is delivered, so must we persevere in our spiritual race until we receive our eternal crown.

    Title: KEEP PUSHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13) Supporting Text: Luke 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persevering In Trials Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 508 views

    Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a trouble-free life, but we are assured of God's presence and power through every difficulty.

    PERSEVERING IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-36, Job 23:10 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advance While Bleeding

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025
     | 511 views

    This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

    ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running The Race Of Faith With Endurance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 750 views

    The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires perseverance, focus, discipline, and determination.

    RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH WITH ENDURANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God