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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Got Purpose?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 3, 2009
     | 6,890 views

    Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

    Hebrews 12:1-3 “Transformation” INTRODUCTION Transformation happens all around us. A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. Dieting and exercise can transform out-of-shape flab into a lean, mean muscle machine. A shy, gangly teenager grows up to be a competent professional, an astronaut, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Office If The Evangelist

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,436 views

    When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. What we call an evangelist today is really a "Revivalist" Let’s look at a biblical Evangelist.

    The Office of the Evangelist Intro.: Apostles are sent to establish order. Prophets speak for God to build up the body. Evangelists declare the good news to the lost Pastors shepherd, lead, protect and feed the sheep Teachers instruct in truth, revealing instruction, guidance, enlightenment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Do You Spell Love

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,358 views

    Years ago there was a commercial that asked how do you spell relief? ROLAIDS. This was done so often that on spelling test relief was often spelt ROLAIDS.

    “How Do You Spell Love?” Luke 10:25-27 2-10-2008 PM In today’s society we here some pretty strange definitions of love. We have been told that it is not quantity but quality that counts. Let me ask a simple question; how do you give quality without quantity? I have not found a good answer yet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To The Coach Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    In this message we look at the issue of lordship and how important obedience is to transformation...

    This week we start a new series of messages with a football theme! I’m sure you probably watched some college football yesterday - and many of you are ready for the NFL season to start - so am I by the way... Anyway, this morning we start with a very simple, but important concept. If you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hezekiah's Hat Trick Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    Pt 7 deals with Hezekiah’s ability to follow God and find success in "everything he did."

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 7 – Hezekiah’s Hat Trick 2 Kings 18:1-8 As we bring this series on successful Christian living to a close today, we’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, simplifying life, living a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sex In The Burbs

    Contributed by Chris Adams on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    A message on the deceitfulness of sexual sin and the Christian’s response to temptation.

    Sex in the Burbs: Learning to Identify Satan’s Method of Temptation “16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 Satan’s method of operation has always included attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,842 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Graduation Day!

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,134 views

    Graduation day is before us. It’s only appropriate that all of us evaluate where we are at in our journey and where we are heading. We can do that by personally answering three questions.

    by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org This is the graduation season where many have accomplished great things in academics. God has blessed us with the desire and ability to gain knowledge. Upon graduation, the graduate is looking at what lies ahead and seeks to answer many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Least, The Last, The Chosen

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    This sermon is about those who feel like they are the least, or the last, and to let them know that they are also The Chosen!

    Now don’t raise your hand, because I don’t wnat to embarass anyone, but answer this in your own mind. Who here this morning has ever hated the moment when two captains were chosen to pick teams, and somehow you knew that when it came to the end of the picking order, you would likely be one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No Regrets

    Contributed by John Scott on May 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    Too often we go through life with regrets, this message informs us how to life a life of no regret.

    No Regrets ARE YOU READY Text: Philippians 3:12-14 / II Timothy 4:6-8 Vs. 1-5 a final charge, blueprint for success -Tell background Introduction: (1) James Dobson- has “End of Life” Test, what matters is Who you loved Who loved you How you loved God (2) Illustrations: Voltaire- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The White Stone

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,307 views

    God promised you Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who rec

    Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. The White Stone had a special meaning in Ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted And Tried. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,776 views

    We are almost like the sign i seen...Don't lead me not into temptation, because I know a short cut. Let's learn from Jesus how to fight temptation.

    The Full Fly A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. But one little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,214 views

    Pergamos lit. means “citadel” and is the word from where we get the word parchment. This was a writing material made from animals and was first developed in that area.

    Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJ 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Center Of God's Will Series

    Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    Being in the center of God’s will

    Today I would like to talk to you about being in the center of God’s will. God has created us with the ability to make decisions. It’s a wonderful privilege, but far too often it creates problems. If you’re like me we can make some bad decisions!! A long time ago I bought my 1st Harley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist