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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Talent"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,668 views

    We all have divinely endowed gifts for use in ministry. Is yours being multiplied, or buried?

    Let’s begin today, just looking at some definitions so certain information can be established in your mind, to consider as we progress. Talent: 1. An ancient weight and money unit. The talent contained 60 minas of 60 0r 50 shekels each, but its estimated money value varied greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "A Time To Mourn"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

    “And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Doing The Work Of God 2

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    Today marks our fifteenth year as a church.

    Today marks our fifteenth year as a church. We call it Ebenezer day. The name was chosen because of what it means in scripture. Look with me at 1 Samuel 7:10-12 NASB. "Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Searcher Of Hearts

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    Let the Searcher of Hearts lead you in the everlasting way.

    Isn’t it interesting, that the Psalmist ends his song with this invitation; “Search me, O God, and know my heart” Isn’t that kind of like inviting the neighborhood bully to take your lunch, while he’s sitting under a shade tree eating it? Or saying to your boss, “Hey, I’ll work this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

    “Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pierce My Ear

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 21,304 views

    God is looking for a people who serve Him freely; who worship Him voluntarily; who love Him as a reflex of the heart. NOT because they cannot choose anything else, but because they decide FOR Him. No other voice can truly tell how great and worthy God is

    “Pierce My Ear” On the last two Sunday mornings I’ve been talking to you about our freedom in Christ. This week, on our television screens, most of us would have witnessed a striking picture of what freedom looks like. I’m talking about the liberation of Kabul in Afghanistan. For the past five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Have Overcome!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

    We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rewards Of Seeking God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 27,826 views

    God promises great rewards to those who seek Him, and it is a proper motive for obedience to consider these rewards.

    Last week, we discussed the topic of "seeking God." We saw that the pursuit of God is a lifelong quest. It’s not merely a phase in our spiritual growth, nor is it an optional activity. Rather, it’s fundamental to our lives as Christians, from beginning to end. You could even say that continuing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,308 views

    It’s not about us. God’s purposes are paramount.

    Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. [Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christianity In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

    Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Kind Of People God Uses Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,767 views

    The 144,000 demonstrate the kind of character than enables God to use us for His purposes.

    I’m going to begin this morning with a quote from a well-known theologian – Charles Schultz. In one of his “Peanuts” comic strips, Charlie Brown is sitting in his bean bag chair in front of the television when his sister Sally enters the room. Sally: “I memorized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,201 views

    Resolving feelings of inadequacy by observing God's ability to use the marginalized for service

    Luke 1:26-38 “Announcement of Jesus’ Birth” All of us probably wish that there were something special about ourselves. Sure, there are those who seem to be gifted with a strong confidence in life and an intense sense of purpose, but the vast majority of us struggle with feelings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bin There Done That Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

    Ecclesiastes 3: 1 – 15 Bin There Done That 1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Is Your House Built On A Solid Foundation?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 104,548 views

    Today we are going to look at the foundation of our families and our country. I hope you realize that both foundations must be anchored in God and in faith in Jesus Christ. It is only a foundation in Christ that will allow our families and our nation to

    IS YOUR HOUSE BUILT ON A SOLID FOUNDATION? MATTHEW 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION… 3 Little Pigs (http://mediainformatics.biz/kidsbook/pigs.html) Once there was a mother pig who had three little pigs. She did not have enough to keep them, so she sent them out to seek their fortunes. The first little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ