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  • steven cannon avatar

    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,008 views

    Heaven, a place where many want to go but nobody wants to leave; why...sacrifice.

    SACRIFICIAL GIVING I heard a message this past weekend which made the point concerning heaven. Everybody wants to go but nobody wants to leave. Many want to go there, but does anyone want to leave right now and go?. I thought why is that? Sacrifice. You have to give up all that you know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attempting The Impossible

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Shows the inevitability of struggles in a believer’s life, and the faithfulness of Christ in those struggles.

    ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. There are some who will tell you that if you encounter troubles, if you encounter difficulties, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Dynamic Faith Lesson 5: Today Counts

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    As you come to understand God’s unique calling for your life, you will be asked to exercise your faith and vision along the way.

    A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To properly use your spiritual gifts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Move

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 66,472 views

    THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH A LOOK INTO THE CAMP OF HOREB, AND LEARNING WHY WE NEED TO MOVE ON.

    LETS TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL..... Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,628 views

    It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

    “Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    What A Difference A "W" Makes

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,379 views

    Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH.

    "What a Difference a "W" MAKES" ISA. 6:1-8 Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH. Tell the story of the church that let their "W" fall off. A church in a community brought a piece of property and built a building. They were exciting about serving the Lord. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come-Help-Us

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 2,966 views

    BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO

    COME – HELP- US ACTS 16:6-10 INTRO: BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Establishes His Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 3,373 views

    Part 25:The Great Commission - Jesus establishes His authority and sets things straight.

    The Great Commission Part 25 – Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Marriage Feast Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – Lynnette ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Listening To The Coach Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    In this message we look at the issue of lordship and how important obedience is to transformation...

    This week we start a new series of messages with a football theme! I’m sure you probably watched some college football yesterday - and many of you are ready for the NFL season to start - so am I by the way... Anyway, this morning we start with a very simple, but important concept. If you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Spell Love

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,462 views

    Years ago there was a commercial that asked how do you spell relief? ROLAIDS. This was done so often that on spelling test relief was often spelt ROLAIDS.

    “How Do You Spell Love?” Luke 10:25-27 2-10-2008 PM In today’s society we here some pretty strange definitions of love. We have been told that it is not quantity but quality that counts. Let me ask a simple question; how do you give quality without quantity? I have not found a good answer yet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Measuring Love

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 15, 2008
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     | 4,100 views

    A family all age address about the 3 little words God wants us to hear.

    Yr A Lent 2 - Measuring love John 3:16-17 Talk #1 – 3 little words There are you know 3 little words that we use quite a lot – we say them to our partners, our children, our parents, our friends. They are 3 of the most used words in the world – anyone guess what they are? Yes I love you. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Busy Doing God's Work Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    What God expects the church to do with the resources He has entrusted to us.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Title: “Get Busy Doing God’s Business” Introduction • This parable follows the one of the ten virgins; Jesus is pouring the idea into His disciples that His return was not as soon as they had believed. o We must understand at this point the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    A brief study on the subject of worship.

    Worship In Spirit and Truth John 4:19-26 INTRO. Tell story of Samaritan woman and her encounter with Jesus. Her question about worship was intended to change the subject. It is a question popular in religious discussion in her day. "Where shall we worship?" , she asks, "in the city or in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reexamine You Values Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2008
     | 3,792 views

    A second step, as we begin to live our lives on loan, is to reexamine our values. Are the values that determine how we live our lives in line with the teachings of Jesus?

    1 John 4:11-12, Isaiah 32:5-8, Luke 7:36-44 “Reexamine Your Values” INTRODUCTION It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of lanes. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and flipped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Going To Court With God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,851 views

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up in the process. The tension builds until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist