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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,136 views

    This sermon encourages us to recognize God's call, surrender our desires, obey His commands, and showcase humility, following the example of the prophet Samuel.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. We gather here today, united not by blood, nor by nationality, but by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We are all familiar with the hushed whispers of our hearts, the gentle nudges that guide us towards our divine purpose. These whispers, these nudges, ...read more

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    "The Marks Of The True Christian"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,762 views

    There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

    "For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,331 views

    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ Crucified — The Heart Of Our Worship

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Mar 21, 2025
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    When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them.

    When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them. He doesn’t appeal to clever arguments or dazzling oratory. Instead, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Thanksgiving Secret

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2016
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     | 11,045 views

    Paul lost all worldly acclaim & possessions, he was beaten and imprisoned. He had a joy that trouble or trials could not shake. How? He says, "I have learned to be content!" That was his secret: content & thankful!

    THE THANKSGIVING SECRET Philippians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SEA OF GALILEE TOURIST BOAT RIDE 1. A frugal lady was taking a tour of biblical sites. When she got to the Sea of Galilee, she saw a boat with a sign advertising, “TAKE A BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS WALKED ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Marks Of Genuine Faith

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,890 views

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real.

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real. We looked into God’s word and then we looked at ourselves to see if we reflect the image of a genuine believer. 2. James shares with us three marks, evidences or signs that our faith is authentic. The first one we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First False Believer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
     | 4,429 views

    Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

    Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 507 views

    Selfishness is placing one's own needs, desires, and interests above all others, while self-centeredness is being excessively preoccupied with oneself.

    SELFISHNESS AND SELF-CENTEREDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-4 "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 601 views

    This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

    SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
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     | 5,247 views

    I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 3,476 views

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

    Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Where Do You Eat?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Being a Christian is not easy, and is not something that can be taken lightly.

    Where do You Eat? I am again, giving you a message that many, if not all, will find very strong. Brethren, I continue to bring you strong messages from the Lord because there exists a great complacency in the people of God. There are a large number of people in the body of Christ that ignore, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    T Is For Temptation Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,979 views

    A study of the word "temptation"

    Introduction 1. Keys... These are my keys (explain what my different keys do...focusing on unlocking things) Keys are very important... They unlock other things... Cars...trucks...motorcycles...homes...sheds... Safety deposit boxes and much more... In fact, the word KEY means among other ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Making Choices

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,201 views

    Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

    Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Contend For Greatness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2015
     | 5,560 views

    I wonder, is there a bit of worldly ambition present in these men that He had called to be His disciples? I believe they may have been doing a bit of bragging among themselves, and now they come to Jesus to see who He thinks is the greatest disciple.

    Capernaum (53.1) Disciples Contend for Greatness Matthew 18:1-10 A LITTLE CHILD BECOMES AN OBJECT LESSON: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1) There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist