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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,881 views

    Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

    FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Faith That Pleases God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

    “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christless Christman

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Christmas sermon - seeker

    THE CHRISTLESS CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:41-46 DEC. 20 Jeff Seaman Introduction: On July 29, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down an aluminum ladder and put his feet on the surface of the moon. In an address to the nation President Richard Nixon said, “The greatest event in human history ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Spirituality The Main Course: Don't Leave God Out This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction: On July 29, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down an aluminum ladder and put his feet on the surface of the moon. In an address to the nation President Richard Nixon said, “The greatest event in human history occurred when man first put his foot on the moon.” I contend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    What If There Was No Resurrection?

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 29, 2024
     | 978 views

    Paul asked a question to show the lost condition of man who chooses to imagine the world without Jesus the Christ.

    “What If There Was No Resurrection?” 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 There was a song written by John Lennon in 1971 Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky Imagine all the people Sharing for today, ha, ah, ah [Chorus] You may say I'm a dreamer But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accomplishing The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    This sermon is about having the determination and information and to take the steps that will result in real success.

    We are going to look at a text from Acts 4:23-31 this morning that deals with accomplishing the will of God. Here is a definite fact about God, He wants us to succeed. If our desire is to accomplish the will of God and be a part of building His kingdom He will do all He can to help us. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Pray For You: The Power Of Personal Intercession”

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 440 views

    Breakthrough is in your own mouth. After today, the enemy is going to know you’re not just an intercessor for others—you’re a watchman over your own soul.

    Pray for YOU: The Power of Personal Intercession” Scripture Texts: Luke 18:13, John 17:15, Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 23:22 (KJV) Introduction There is a war raging in the spirit realm—unseen but very real. Every day, arrows are flying, altars are speaking, and assignments from hell are being released. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Homework For Husbands Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    Howard Hendricks said, “If your faith doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work."

    Hey big guy, practice what you preach. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Three Reasons to believe that computers are female: 1. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval. 2. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impact Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010
     | 6,255 views

    What are the effects of anger and how does it impact others.

    Anger - Forgiveness Series Ephesians 4:26-32 January 3, 2010 About one week before Zachary was supposed to be born, Debbie’s mom flew into the airport in Springfield, Illinois. I picked her up and then we stopped and got some Chinese food to bring home to celebrate her arrival. On the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

    “And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Grounding Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,826 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that is built upon the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of hearing God.

    Foolproof – A Study of James GROUNDING Faith – James 1:19-27 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Toolbox

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 27,244 views

    This sermon looks at we are called to do as Fathers from Proverbs 3 but then takes common tools and relates them to how we can be godly fathers.

    A Father’s Toolbox Proverbs 3:1-12 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Father’s Day, we see in the Scriptures examples and commands for parents – Father’s to be active in teaching and developing their children for life and the Lord! B. Proverbs a lot is about seeking and finding Godly Wisdom for life ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Reginald Mortha avatar

    The Adventurous Advent Season

    Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,928 views

    The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

    LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Much Are People Worth To You

    Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,184 views

    Challenge people concerning their brokeness for the lost

    How Much Are People Worth To You Say People -Not Just Wife/Husband/Kids/Best Friend/Not Just People You Like-PEOPLE Websters-A Mass Of Persons-Not Just A Single Individual-ALL HUMAN KIND President Bush Has Been Questioned A Lot About The War This Week -Why is the war taking so long? -Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,534 views

    esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

    On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible