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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Are We Focused Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018
     | 7,320 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#1] ARE WE FOCUSED? 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction: Not only are we beginning a New Year tomorrow; but we are beginning a new sermon series today. I had one of the most busy and exciting weeks in a long time this last week. I also had time to think about all that has happened this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race With Perseverance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 21, 2024
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     | 958 views

    This sermon explores the three key principles in running the race: laying aside hindrances, fixing our focus, and enduring until the finish.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Introduction: The Race of Faith Life is often compared to a race. It’s not a sprint but a marathon—one that requires endurance, focus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beware Of Both Forms Of Heresy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 16, 2024
     | 875 views

    Bad doctrine is not the only heresy.

    Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hunger For Fresh Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
     | 915 views

    A life without the fire of God is dry and powerless. Every believer must develop a hunger for fresh fire to remain effective in the Kingdom.

    HUNGER FOR FRESH FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 6:12-13, Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every great move of God in history was birthed by men and women who had an insatiable hunger for fresh fire. The fire of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Listening To God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,006 views

    Having the right attitude to hear and understand God’s voice.

    “Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. Suddenly the Lord called out ‘Samuel.’ He answered, ‘what is it?’ He ran to Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called again …’what is it?’ Eli … ‘go back to bed.’ The Lord called a third time … Eli … told Samuel to say, ‘speak Lord, Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 573 views

    God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, ELIJAH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose. Elijah had just called down fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025
     | 724 views

    This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

    My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Champions For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 290 views

    For God's kingdom to advance, each generation must be intentional about raising champions who will uphold righteousness and boldly represent Christ.

    RAISING CHAMPIONS FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 78:5-7, Judges 2:10, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any generation lies in the quality of people it produces. For God's kingdom to advance, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strength To Finish Strong And Start The Year Strong

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025
     | 407 views

    God is faithful to supply strength for every season. He gives strength to finish what He started and grace to begin what He is calling you into next. Do not end the year depleted. Draw strength from God.

    STRENGTH TO FINISH STRONG AND START THE YEAR STRONG INTRODUCTION Finishing well is just as important as starting well. Many people begin seasons with passion but end them exhausted, distracted, or discouraged. Others rush into a new year without healing, clarity, or renewed strength. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Truth?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,181 views

    Fact-checking rates claims as true or false. Someone cannot determine what is true unless they claim to hold the keys to truth. Civil unrest often stems from a clash of truths. It's important to know the "real" source of truth.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “What Is Truth?” based on a question posed by Pontius Pilate toward the end of our text. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “truth” is defined as, “the body of real things, events, and facts.” It is also defined as “a transcendent fundamental or spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Driven Life: Why Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    It explains the rold of church in living purpose driven life

    Purpose driven Life: Why church 9/12/2004 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 2:14 Beginning just 3 weeks ago, some of us have been reading the book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    Advent 3(C) - Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always: with a gentle spirit, with a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 - ADVENT 3 - December 11, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it proclaims the psalm writer. Are you happy? Are you happy enough to be constantly rejoicing? At times earthly sorrow sometimes saps the joy of salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Lord Is Our Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    This sermon is based on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and emphasises the prophetic oracle being fulfilled in Jesus our Messiah-King.

    Christ the King Sunday Yr C, 25/11/2007 Jer 23:1-6 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The LORD is our Righteousness” James S. Hewett tells the following story: The lion was proud of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Manuel Jr. Ocampo avatar

    Change My Heart, O God

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    We must live a life of holiness before God.

    “CHANGE MY HEART, O GOD” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRO: Paul disciplined himself and subdues it for the fear of being a castaway or rejected at the last day. If the great Apostle Paul dreads about this after suffering many things for the sake of the Gospel, how much more are we if we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confidence At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,263 views

    Confidence at His Coming

    Introduction: Worldliness October 10, 1996 What is the “world” that John warned us about? (1 Jn. 2:15). Some have identified it as a list of questionable activities that religious people ought to shun. But it’s not as easy as that. John wasn’t talking about mere outward behavior; he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist