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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what Is Your Name?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 19, 2014
     | 6,285 views

    How can my life be transformed by the power of Christ?

    In middle east culture, one’s name often said something about their character. When Abram was called to become the father of a great nation, he took on the name, “Abraham,” which means “father of a multitude.” When Jacob encountered the Lord, his name changed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Speak Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015
     | 3,525 views

    More like a Bible study on 1, 2 Timothy and Titus on We Speak of the Gospel (Material adapted from J.K. Jones Jr. at North American Christian Convention)

    HoHum: One day I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home. I was amazed to see how many different types of pills that were in there (remember to bring pills from home). I’ve brought a few examples to show you. Take a few samples and talk about them. As I looked at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn From Abraham's Test

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 22, 2015
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     | 8,541 views

    Learn from Abraham's Test 1) God demands dedication 2) God demonstrates dedication

    As I speak, the best football players from college are being tested on how fast they can run, how high they can jump, and how far they can throw. This is happening at the NFL combine, a chance for scouts to get a close look at players they think could make a difference. Can you imagine the pressure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preaching The Good New

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,450 views

    Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

    1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Olympic Glory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,237 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

    Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Training

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,683 views

    As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

    This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pressing Toward The Prize Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2022
     | 4,454 views

    Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.

    Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Reserve, No Retreat, And No Regret

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018
     | 7,536 views

    Let’s discuss these 3 metaphors from Philippians 2:14-18 (Title and outline adapted from Stephen Davey at: http://www.wisdomonline.org/files/2405/Humility%20Part%209.pdf)

    HoHum: In 1904 William Borden graduated from a Chicago high school. As heir to the Borden Dairy estate, he was already a millionaire. For his high school graduation present, his parents gave him a trip around the world. Now William’s mother had a profound influence on his life. In fact, she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope That Does Not Disappoint (May 26, 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,267 views

    We all need peace. We all need hope. Without faith in God, we lack both hope and peace. Without peace, we cannot persevere.

    HOPE THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT Text: Romans 5:1 -5 “A woman who lives far beyond her three score and ten years had been in the habit of having a birthday party every year. Her friends and relatives always remembered her with little gifts, which were usually in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Groaning For Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 3, 2025
     | 933 views

    If you want the confidence to move forward in times of trouble, see the unseen. Specifically, see your future body, your future home, and your future reward as you live your life to please the Lord.

    Note: put a $20-bill up your sleeve for later use. In The Polar Express, a boy, who has his doubts, boards a magical train on Christmas Eve, which is headed for the North Pole. As the train ascends a particularly steep hill, the boy, a girl, and the conductor are climbing from the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,148 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 271 ratings
     | 42,462 views

    #1 in "Let Us" Series

    #1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

    I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living And Thriving In God's World

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,972 views

    Paul writes that we must be willing to change and adapt to the world that we live in if we are to be successful in being all that God wants us to be.

    Living and Thriving In God's World (are we relevant) 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 (NLT) Intro: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Free Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
     | 3,866 views

    The moment every Christian begins to truly grow in Him is when we realize we’re completely dependent on Him for forgiveness. It is only then that we become free to fully yield our lives to God. But God does not leave us there. He has given us his Spirit t

    Breathe: Living Free Acts 2:42-47 and 2 Corinthians 3:17 In London, the ad agency handling T-Mobile’s account hired dance troupes in the Liverpool London train station to dance to music piped in over the station’s intercom system. The dancers had two minutes to get everyone to dance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist