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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Believer And The World: Maintaining Godly Standards

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 110 views

    The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is constantly shifting its moral boundaries.

    THE BELIEVER AND THE WORLD: MAINTAINING GODLY STANDARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Living With A Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,704 views

    Explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal truths.

    Living with a Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Rms Pt 15 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007
     | 2,911 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    “Role – Model Saints” Romans part 15 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Mother Teresa a Hero for the faith! Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

    Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2007
     | 2,919 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (cont. c) pt 16 Opening Illustration: The greatest hero for the Kingdom of God was Jesus! Almena shares “In the beginning” about how great Jesus was in this Bluefish TV video poem clip. Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Redwine avatar

    Rags To Riches

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    While the worldly pursue money, wealth and popularity, the servant of God views his time on earth differently; it effects how he handles the trials of life, taking pride in his position of being a servant of Christ.

    Rags to Riches, James 1:9-12 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, June 29, 2003 Introduction [ILLUS -- JOKE] A millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his fiftieth birthday. During the party he grabs the mic and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.

    MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    He Overcame Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,236 views

    I gleaned this from a book by RC Sproul by the same title "12 Promises Christians struggle with". The question is Do we believe God or Not?

    He Overcame John 16:33ff One of the main reasons we have a problems accepting the promises of God is SIN. Sin comes so naturally to us that our default position is not to believe God. Adam and Eve failed to believe God, when the Father of lies told them “You will surely not die, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Costly Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,388 views

    Number 36 in an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at true worship, and how true worship appears foolishly costly to the worldly minded, but to Christians there is no cost too high.

    Costly Worship (John Part 36) Text: John 12:1-8 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. I hope you are excited to be gathered with the Church. Today I’m going to do something I’ve never done as your pastor… and I think I’ve only done one other time in the 21 years I’ve been a pastor… I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
     | 2,951 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (Cont. pt. d) Romans part 17 Opening Illustration: From Blue-fish TV “The church saved my life.” Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,098 views

    There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

    NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Image And Reality- Living The Truth Of God's Declaration Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    Who are you and who do what others to think you are?

    Image and Reality- Living the Truth of God’s Declaration Who are you? Who do you want others to think you are? Is there a gap between reality and image? Our society is much into image-making. Political candidates employ smart people to do nothing but create and enhance a positive public ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,654 views

    The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

    WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Trexler avatar

    What Is Baptism

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    I like to think of Baptism as a humidifier for my mind, body, and soul.

    Sermon for Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of our Lord January 9th 2005 First things first. What is Baptism? It is simple water combined with God’s word of Promise. It is one of two Sacraments in the Lutheran Tradition along with Holy Communion. Both of which we will experience today. So what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 21,551 views

    how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

    March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran