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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Anointed For Profit

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2020
     | 4,324 views

    Pastors and teachers are appointed to serve Christ and His churches. They lovingly tend His flock without thought of personal enrichment.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord GOD: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Need A Samwise

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 1 – You Need A Samwise I. Introduction Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit, is first introduced in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. Samwise is Frodo Baggins’ gardener. Tolkien called Sam the "chief hero". As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf’s conversation with Frodo regarding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Fire Is Lighted

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor.

    As I said during our service Thursday night, we need a revival. We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor. How of you here today would like to comply with God? How many would like to light ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bessing Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 20, 2009
     | 2,525 views

    God calls us to leave our comfort zones and step out in faith. Many people refuse to move because they believe that “blessed” people live in comfort and security.

    Intro: Expectations VIDEO: Shrek Plot: The irreverent fairy tale of an ogre (Shrek) who sets out on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of a loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. SCENE: Fiona thanks Shrek and asks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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     | 3,081 views

    Life is a battlefield, and without God's help, we face defeat, humiliation, and abandonment. With divine assistance, we can overcome these challenges.

    In this world, we are engaged in a constant battle. Without the assistance of God, we are bound to face defeat, humiliation, and shame. People will forget about us, and others will abandon us. Let us consider the story of Joseph in Genesis 40:9-14. Joseph sought help from a man, but that man forgot ...read more

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    Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 30, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 38,736 views

    Jesus never promised us a life without storms. However, He did promise to be our peace in the midst of those storms.

    VISITATION #7: JESUS IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE INTRO TO TOPIC: In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet utters the well-known phrase: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Here Shakespeare implies that the names of things do not matter; only what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Need A Pusher

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,184 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 4 – You Need A Pusher Perhaps it was a coach early on in your life. It might have been a math teacher. It could have been a parent or a friend with whom you had a healthy rivalry. We have all had someone in our past that would push us! That is a normal part of our childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Screen Door On A Submarine"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    "Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

    You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs And Wonders #4: Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Jesus never promised us a life without storms. However, He did promise to be our peace in the midst of those storms.

    SIGNS AND WONDERS #4: JESUS IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE INTRO TO TOPIC: In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet utters the well-known phrase: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Here Shakespeare implies that the names of things do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    This Little Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

    “And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Bring It On? Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,371 views

    How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

    My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctification Process

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2018
     | 10,311 views

    This message examines God's side and the believer's side of the sanctification process using Phil. 2:12-13. Without the grace of God operating in our hearts, all our efforts. . . .

    10.14.18 TEXT: Philippians 2:12-13, “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”1 I. IN THOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Mission Statement Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2013
     | 5,749 views

    Why did Jesus leave the church behind. We can worship Him and learn about him in heaven but there is one thing we can't do in heaven.

    For those of you who have kids and can remember leaving their children alone, whether it was for an hour, an evening or a day you understand that the most important thing that you wanted to them to remember were your last words. “I love you, remember your homework”, “I love you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Does God Work Part Time?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

    Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed