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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Running With Horses

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,077 views

    Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in family. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” And then He asks you to “run with horses."

    Opening illustration: Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test of stamina and endurance, the 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Matters Most

    Contributed by Billy Noel on May 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    Life is full of distractions and distortions of the truth that pull us of course and bog us down, Jesus gives us clear instructions on priortizing

    The context: Jesus teaches on fasting, the right attitude about treasures and now He teaches about anxiety and how to handle it now mo matter how many times we hear it we need to hear it more don’t worry Easy to say, hard to do The purpose of this section is in part to highlight that what goes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Has Chosen Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2012
     | 5,142 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Trans

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You didn’t choose me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership Part 13: A Life Of Significance Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011
     | 4,968 views

    God has called us to lead a life of Sacrifice. But before we reach there, we should be able to lead a life of significance, so that we can influence others.

    Servant Leadership Part 13 A life of Significance All of us sitting here this afternoon, know that God has called us to be set apart. However, many of us struggle with the thought of how do we really set ourselves apart. I hope the thoughts that I share during the next 45 minutes will help us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glimpse Of The Future Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    God wants His people to get a glimpse of the future so as to live for the future!

    Did you know that about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy, about future events! Why does God give us a glimpse of the future? Last week we noted at least 4 reasons why God gives us a glimpse of the future: 1. God is always in control! 2. It encourages us to be faithful, godly Christians. 3. Future ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saving The Skeptic

    Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    What can be done to reach those who, through their past, personal experiences, are hardened to the Good News of the Gospel

    Saving the Skeptic John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Place

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    This is a message that gives insight to the way the local church opperates...

    “THE CHURCH PLACE” TEXT: Ephesians 3:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The church is the Lord’s. All that we enjoy in regards to the church is because of the way Christ built the church. I wish to view that church in regards to its place as a called out assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wretch Like Me

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ.

    Title: A Wretch Like Me Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Theme: No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. Introduction: The Conversion Of John Newton At a young age, John Newton went to sea. Like most sailors of his day, he lived a life of rebellion and [wickedness]. For several years, he worked on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

    I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Tribulation (Part Iv) Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008
     | 3,076 views

    The 12th chapter of Revelation

    “The Tribulation” (Part Four) We are extremely fortunate to live in the United States and enjoy the freedoms we have. None more important than our right to worship our Lord as we should. But even with all the freedoms we have as Christians, do we suffer persecution? Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gluing Fruit ~ Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Faithfulness is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. It is the one fruit that we give to God, whereas the others are from the

    Opening illustration: Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    We need to remember what the old time Saints taught from the Word of God and not let these truths be forgotten. People like Lester Sumrall and Billy Graham and the old time saints that we personally have known and looked up to.

    Beauty for Ashes Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,558 views

    Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

    Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Incorruptible Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019
     | 5,766 views

    The best inheritance is one that never fails - and incorruptible inheritance!

    Introduction: It Never Runs Out Pastor Dave Brannon relates the following: When I asked a friend who is about to retire what she feared about her next stage of life, she said, “I want to make sure I don’t run out of money.” The next day as I was talking to my financial counselor he gave me advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Have To Keep Being Extra Faithful? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,518 views

    Our religious ritual can make us feel like we are the extra faithful when we are really failing to give God what He wants.

    - We had several night visions one after the other in the chapters up to this point in Zechariah. As we come into chapter 7, two years have passed. And there are signs of progress on the temple – the walls are rising! - So is everything great? Not exactly. - The people of Bethel come with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist