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  • John Lowe avatar

    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021
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    3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. If we meet this testing (“the trying of your faith”) correctly, it will produce unswerving consistency (“patience” or “steadfastness”)

    Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,188 views

    men's ministry on the topic of hypocrisy:

    I. Introduction A. Definition of Hypocrisy B. Importance of avoiding hypocrisy in our lives as Christians C. Brief overview of the sermon II. The Bible's Perspective on Hypocrisy A. Matthew 23:27-28 - Jesus rebukes the religious leaders for their hypocrisy B. James 2:17-18 - The danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "jesus Was Baptized Too"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2019
     | 5,687 views

    A Sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Jesus was Baptized Too” Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John White tells the story of his days as a medical student. For one of his classes, he missed a practicum about venereal disease and had to make it up at the clinic. When he arrived at the clinic he ended up in a line with a bunch of patients who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    City Of Nineveh Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 1, 2018
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     | 5,497 views

    This sermon is explaining about the present situations of our places of residences. We have problems, we have terrors but Still we can bring changes if we commit to God's plan in prayer.

    Nahum 3 City of Nineveh and our Present City 1. Pitiable State of the City of Nineveh (1-7) Prophet Nahum was capable of writing most graphic poetry in the whole of the OT. Nineveh: It was founded by Nimrud in Assyria (Genesis10:11). It was a village during 5th Millennium BC. It lay on the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fix Your Thoughts

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018
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     | 10,878 views

    Fix your thoughts on Jesus

    Fix Your Thoughts Hebrews 3:1-6 NIV 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. 2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. 3 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Escape For Your Life

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Mar 19, 2018
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     | 13,076 views

    We have heard a lot of teachingsand seminar concerning the coming judgment, the most important thing is to allow these teachings work in your life by doing the right thing, by escaping for your life, making sure that you are safe from the coming judgment

    Intro: We have heard a lot of teachings and seminar concerning the coming judgment, the most important thing is to allow these teachings work in your life by doing the right thing, by escaping for your life, making sure that you are safe from the coming judgment Outline 1. Sodom and Gomorah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pass On The Torch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 9, 2018
     | 5,716 views

    God called Israelite to surrender themselves and make their generations to follow God. Do everything according to the desire of God. Success at your hand.

    Theme: Pass the torch of your faith Text: Joshua 4:1-13 Introduction: There are numerous varieties of stones. The traditional gemstones are: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Indians strongly believe on the Lucky stones. Particular about the colour and luck. Some people have stones at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Without Limits

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,472 views

    Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

    Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Is Under Your Feet

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021
     | 2,537 views

    Observe, Joshua did not do that himself but he was instilling grit and guts in the hearts of his leaders.

    The enemy is under your feet! Joshua 10:24 "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.” This scripture is too awesome, I want you guys to really comprehend the spiritual truth behind this atom bomb verse and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Your Key

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 9, 2017
     | 8,315 views

    When you hold on to what God has given you, eventually you will arrive at your breakthrough, using the key.

    This message is meant to encourage you to keep whatever key the Lord has given to you in life. Although the use of the key on the first few occasions may not open any expected visible door, but if you keep using the key, not throwing it away because of frustration, you will eventually get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Risking All On God

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 14, 2017
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     | 10,180 views

    Do we trust God or humans when the situation is serious?

    EZRA 8:21-23 AMP “Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava, so that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions. For I was ashamed to request troops and horsemen from the king to protect us from the enemy along ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "how To Change Your Mind"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
     | 7,901 views

    Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to God’s word.

    “How to Change your Mind” Matthew 5:6; Romans 12:1-2 Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Builder For Nations Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020
     | 1,513 views

    This is the first of the 10 words from the Jewish perspective. ALL things come from and by God.

    1. In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to get the attention of passersby by tying strings to ring that fit loosely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Has Enemies Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,317 views

    Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelism Is For Everyone: Case Study #1: Jesus: The Greatest Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025
     | 666 views

    Evangelism is for Everyone: Case Study #1: Jesus: The Greatest Evangelist. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). BARRIERS TO OVERCOME: Barrier #1: racial (vs 3 & 9): Barrier #2: social barrier (vs 7&27) Barrier #3: religious (vs 19-20) Barrier #4: moral (vs 16 & 19) (2). OVERCOMING BARRIERS: He made the effort (vs 4) He humbled himself (vs 7) He was natural (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren