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  • Richard White avatar

    Motivation

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    What is our motivation to resist temptation?

    Motivation! When the circulation of the Pravada (formerly the official mouthpiece of the Communist party) fell, it was the “church” of the Communist party. The editors remarked wistfully that Christianity and Communism have many of the same ideals: equality, sharing, justice and racial harmony. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gaining Altitude Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    Part 3 in a series from Isaiah 40

    FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 3-Gaining Altitude Sunday, September 23, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Isaiah 40:31(New American Standard Bible) “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

    VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 1: The Fool

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    Do everything possible to get a fool out of your life. “Cast out the fool and contention will leave” (22:10). Paul says, “What part has a believer with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living Go

    A. ABOUT PROVERBS 1. A proverb is a brief pithy saying or popular saying that encapsulates a practical truth in one or two lines. Notice “verb” is part of the word Proverbs suggesting action. 2. Purpose: “Apply your heart to knowledge so you will gain wisdom.” a. Knowledge: learning a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,375 views

    Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

    In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Thing Series

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

    Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vision 2007

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,000 views

    This is a vision sermon i gave as we prepared for our first ministry fair. We push heavily for small groups and ministry involvement and this message was written to get people excited about both.

    Ministry Fair-The Vision Pastor Ryan Akers “Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. More often than not, vision is a result of having spent much time ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can I Have 20/20 Vision?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 27, 2012
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     | 3,584 views

    Seek, See, Sieze, and Seed. These are the four points to consider to have your vision become a reality.

    Trying for 20/20 Vision VISION/COMPASSION/ACTION Mt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV) 33 Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas. (RVG04) I. SEEK One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Personnel Manual Part 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,631 views

    A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality.

    Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC Opening illustration: Common problem in churches: lack of love. Even in Peru one of the local churches that we are working with experienced a fairly traumatic split that caused their reputation to be stained. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ways Of A Man

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,032 views

    This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

    THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Drop The Ball

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 17, 2019
     | 8,968 views

    Today is Father’s Day. I want to give every Dad a leadership message today. As you go… So goes your family. Let’s talk specifically about faith today… Don’t Drop the Ball

    I. STAY THE COURSE 1 Chronicles 16:11 AMP Seek the Lord and His strength; yearn for and seek His face and to be in His presence continually! • Persevere - continued pursuit or prosecution of (Websters) A. In Prayer - Ephesians 6:18 CEV Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lesson 11: A Teaching Sermon Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018
     | 4,443 views

    We will discuss modifying the sermon outline to a teaching format, and share a brief introduction to how we can reach people who learn by different methods.

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage obedience to Jesus' command to teach in Matthew 28. Lesson Intro Jesus instructed the disciples to both preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15) and teach those who responded, to obey what he had taught them (Matthew 28:19-20). Preaching is more or less gospel work, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Things To Consider Regarding Life's Worries

    Contributed by Bruce Readling on May 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,725 views

    Where we focus our lives and minds when life happens and worries come, can have a huge impact on how well we make it through. Jesus gives us several things to consider when these happen to us.

    Luke 12:22-31 The Lord Jesus had just left off in vs. 13-21 speaking a parable of the rich man who in his own mind had no needs. He ended with the powerful reminder that the rich will one day also face death and all their treasures will be left behind. He was reminding of a greater purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Church Expectations Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 2,710 views

    My church expectations

    A. INTRODUCTION “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow (new churches)” (Acts 9:31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Of Great Value

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 9, 2022
     | 2,735 views

    Using the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, we can understand the great value God has placed upon our lives and how passionately He works to save us from sin.

    THERE HAS BEEN ONE PARTICULAR STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MY MINISTRY, IT WOULD BE THIS, WICH SAYS: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE; YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist