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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025
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     | 399 views

    How to let go and hold on at the same time.

    The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifted (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 4, 2018
     | 4,250 views

    In Romans 12:6-8 you see seven, what's known as, motivational gifts of the Spirit. Last week we covered the first three-prophecy, serving and teaching. Today we will focus on encouragement and giving.

    GIFTED (part four) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at the first three. Prophecy is receiving and speaking God's message to his people, or in regard to a specific situation, person or culture. Prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self-Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009
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     | 5,642 views

    Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

    Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    On Being A Good Encourager Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,901 views

    To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

    I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Carroll avatar

    The Good You Do Today Will Be Forgotten Tomorrow! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Feb 22, 2006
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     | 7,224 views

    The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow! Do good anyway!

    The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow! Do good anyway! This is the second time in his 10 Paradoxical comments Kent Keith admonishes us to “Do good anyway” the first time was paradoxical commandment number two which says: If you do good people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Leads Us Through Good Counsel Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 128 views

    What does the Bible teach about counselors?

    A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established” (Prov. 15:22). 1. More than one gives you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,387 views

    Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

    Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 56 ratings
     | 51,928 views

    This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

    Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Preached

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012
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     | 11,236 views

    A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

    TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Working Of All Things Series

    Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010
     | 5,538 views

    The Word of God says that all things work together for good, but how do they work. Are we tired of bearing the burden of all things?

    The Working of All Things Romans 8:24-28; 8:35-38 • “All Things” aren’t always good things o Yet “all Things” is something that we must go through • I would be a fool tonight if I stood here to say you would not go through the burdens and trials of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Jesus Enough

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,914 views

    Do we insist that Jesus meet certain demands of ours before we follow Him, or is it enough that He is the Son of God and worthy of our allegiance?

    Not A Fan : is Jesus Enough? Part 6 February 11th Psalm 27:4-14 John 6:60-69 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are coming to the end of our series Not A Fan. We have looked at the topics of 1) Fan or Follower, 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don’t Give Up

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

    Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blemished Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Ong on Oct 18, 2015
     | 4,069 views

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person?

    Is there a formula for utmost motivation and passion? Who will create the formula? Who should be responsible in stirring the motivation and passion of a person? I’ve asked myself a couple of times how much of me should be dedicated in motivating myself. Sometimes, I think that a great part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Like A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019
     | 4,819 views

    Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

    1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
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     | 189 views

    The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

    There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

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