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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 28,160 views

    Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

    Practical Guidelines for Consecration Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,451 views

    C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

    I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living In Your Extended Years

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
     | 295 views

    When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. Hezekiah’s 15 extra years were not an accident; they were an opportunity to realign with God's agenda and make a greater impact.

    LIVING IN YOUR EXTENDED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 38:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ephesians 5:15-17, John 9:4, 2 Kings 20:1-11 INTRODUCTION: When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hard Decisions

    Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    Is it a Hard Decision to kill the idols that separate us from Jesus? It shouldn’t be.

    Hard Decisions by Pastor James May In the book of I Kings we find one of the most familiar incidents of the Bible concerning Ahab, the worst king that Israel ever had, and the Elijah, the prophet of God. Ahab had led Israel into absolute idolatry and the worship of Baal. But God had called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hindered But Not Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,630 views

    There can be no doubt that Paul endured much for the sake of the gospel. From a worldly perspective, one might have thought his efforts had largely failed. However, Paul kept the faith and continued serving the Lord. We should be thankful for his perseverance.

    Hindered but not Hopeless 1 Thessalonians 2: 17-20 What precious and powerful words are recorded for our exhortation in these few verses! These words reveal the very heart and soul of the apostle Paul. He, of all men, knew what it was to face adversity and extreme difficulty in ministry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins Of The Fathers

    Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,206 views

    What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

    Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

    What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For Anything (Part 2: In The Heavenly Realm Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,156 views

    To successfully navigate life, Christians must understand their relationship to the heavenly realm. This message examines the five passages in Ephesians where the phrase "in the heavenly places" is found and discusses what each one means to believers.

    Intro As we approach a Presidential election, we all feel a degree of uncertainty about the future. The agendas of the two parties are very different and would take the whole nation on very different paths. What will be the outcome of the coming election? How will that affect each of us personally? ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "key Benefits For Sacrificial Living."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 4,634 views

    When we witness God's mercy, we become liberated from the chains of sin and living a holy life inspires us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed his life for us.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." (Psalms 19:14) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Before All Else

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 660 views

    To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

    I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,218 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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    True Worship

    Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,781 views

    What is true worship in spirit and in truth?

    TRUE WORSHIP by Pastor Jim May In Psalms 122:1 David penned these words, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Are you glad to be in House of the Lord this morning? I want you to know that you are so very welcome to come and worship with us. I am so very glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dying To Live Again

    Contributed by James May on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 151 ratings
     | 31,008 views

    The greatest hope of a Christian is the hope of the resurrection. We will be raised very different from what we are right now.

    DYING TO LIVE AGAIN 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 The greatest hope that any man can have is the hope of the resurrection. We enjoy life and none of us wants to go by way of the grave, yet the truth remains that unless Jesus comes back before our appointed time, there is not one of us, young or old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Breaking Strongholds

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 49,723 views

    Today we are going to talk about the negative strongholds that are in our lives. For some of you this might be an uncomfortable topic and for others you may be ready to hear this message, and hopefully you are all ready to tear down strongholds in your li

    Today we are going to talk about the negative strongholds that are in our lives. For some of you this might be an uncomfortable topic and for others you may be ready to hear this message, and hopefully you are all ready to tear down strongholds in your life that have been hindering you from growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,864 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist