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  • Troy Bohn avatar

    Running To Win

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the j

    Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spring Training

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,010 views

    Life is our spring training that is preparing us for the season that lies ahead.

    Spring Training Every year in February, baseball players head to Arizona and Florida to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. They gather to stretch muscles, practice their skills, get in shape, and work on the fundamentals to help them play together as a team. Pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 14,835 views

    In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is The Church Not Growing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,108 views

    The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

    ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 424 ratings
     | 20,866 views

    Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

    The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    De-Pendence Day

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 162 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

    (Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamum--A Compromised Congregation Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    We’re to stand firm & faithful in the midst of a fallen world, in spite of opposition.

    "Pergamum--a compromised congregation", Revelation 2:12-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts -Series on the 7 Churches of Rev 2-3 Do you have a mentor, someone with experience and expertise, who helps you learn to do a better job? Mentors care enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Do You Believe God’s Amazing Grace?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,899 views

    How much do we appreciate God for His grace? Do we rejoice in it, as John Newton did and he was even inspired to make the song, “Amazing Grace”?

    “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,065 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Drake avatar

    Your Change Is Coming

    Contributed by Robert Drake on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 41,104 views

    God wants all of us to change.

    Change can be very hard. The world is changing so quickly that we awaken with new anxieties each day. Rick Joyner once said that, “change is coming on the world so fast, that the only thing we can count on is change.” Change even affects the church. Worship music is changing. Worship service is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Rescue

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

    As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Dream Giver 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,846 views

    Exposition of Daniel 2:24-49 about the resolution to the demand of the king, and God’s deliverance and showing Himself mighty on the Jews behalf

    Text: Daniel 2:24-49, Title: The Dream Giver 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/19/09, PM A. Opening illustration: He’s the Ruler of Righteousness! Ill file, B. Background to passage: we are picking up in the middle of a story here. God has orchestrated events that made the king dream a dream, be disturbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,726 views

    About allowing God to work in us so we can be equipped to do His will.

    Moving Forward for the Kingdom Hebrews 13:20-21 May 17, 2009 Me: I was working on what I thought was going to be the message for today, which was kind of a “state of the church” message like I did last year. But as the weekend drew nearer, I became convinced that God wanted a different kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chuck Colson avatar

    Materialism's Blinder: Biotechnology And Truth

    Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research—debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative decisions about regulation. But you need to pay attention and speak up: The next debate may be about your own wor

    This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research--debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Is Truth Absolute Or Ever Changing? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,424 views

    This message compares the postmodern view of truth with the Biblical view.

    Does truth change? "All is relative" has become one of the slogans of our generation. In the Western World, multitudes have rejected the possibility that such a thing as absolute truth could exist. We often hear phrases like "that may be true for you, but it’s not true for me". Truth is seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ