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  • James Stone, Sr avatar

    Burnt Bacon

    Contributed by James Stone, Sr on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    The need today of taking care of your walk with God

    “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye 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. For it is God which worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Being Thankful

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 8,634 views

    What are the benefits of being thankful?

    I. Being thankful to God will help guide you in right and wrong. (v.17) - (V.23) making a decision on taking a job - (vs.4:1,2) masters giving what is just and equal - (Rom 1:21 Because knowing God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful. But they became vain in their reasonings, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let There Be Light Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    Message 16 from John's gospel exploring the claim of Jesus to be the light of the world.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Let There Be Light” Overview of the passage Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 Response of the Jews You are tooting your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Work It Out To Shine Brilliantly" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 14, 2015
     | 5,927 views

    God calls us to shine brilliantly for Jesus in a crooked and perverse world! He gave to us His example and His Holy Spirit. May we shine brilliantly for Christ!

    Cornerstone Church October 11, 2015 “Work it Out to Shine Brilliantly” Philippians 2:12-18 A man dreamed of joining a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Example Of Christ Our Lord

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025
     | 270 views

    Philippians 2

    THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 12, 2024
     | 264 views

    4 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--IV —Habakkuk 1:4(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention— The Bronze Rat: A tourist walks into a curio shop in San Francisco. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer: The Secret To Power

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    The secret to power is spending time with the Father.

    TEXT: John 14:12-14 TITLE: PRAYER – THE SECRET TO POWER You would not consider the disciples supersaints, they were ordinary people just like anyone else. Yet the most significant words Jesus ever spoke concerning prayer, He spoke to His disciples – men who only a few hours later, every last one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    #2 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

    Last week we introduced you to our new teaching series. TAKE OUT PRAYER CARD…READ THE PRAYER... The prayer of St. Francis. The peace prayer. Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Falling Towers Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,202 views

    Everyone must face the problem of evil; Jesus tells us to be faithful to our call.

    3rd Sunday of Lent 2013 Despite the fact that nobody but academic researchers remember it, November of 1641 was one of the most important months in history. In that month, just before the English Civil War broke out, the first issue of what would be called a “newspaper” appeared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011
     | 4,844 views

    Blessed are the peacemakers. Those that will not avoid conflict to keep everyone happy. They are the ones doing the Lords work.

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon is by prayer and ideas from my colleagues at Sermoncentral. Introduction- This has been a week! Anybody else besides me been there? Keeping that scenario in mind, we will continue to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Parker avatar

    Bold In Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
     | 4,334 views

    We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

    Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Slavery Is Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,692 views

    Since everyone is a slave—either to sin or to God—it’s best to choose the slavery that gives the best results.

    The Issue: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!” (v. 15; see v. 14). If God loves us whether we sin or not, then why not continue to sin just as much as we please? God saves people not by law (through works) but by grace (through faith). To live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2022
     | 2,314 views

    If you personally know Jesus Christ, you have eternal life now and bodily resurrection promised in the future.

    I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-45, esp. 11:25-27) We have all been shocked by the shooting at an elementary school in Texas. We cannot imagine how anyone could be so evil. At the same time, never has the promise of eternal life and resurrection been so dear to those who lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible