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    Running The Race SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,581 views

    Cross Country and Spiritual Formation

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is both ...read more

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
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    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Leader For A New Time

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

    A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Beginning In The Potter?s Hand

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 301 ratings
     | 53,875 views

    God can mold you into what you need to be if you allow Him

    A NEW BEGINNING IN THE POTTER?S HAND-Pastor Tim Jones Jer. 18:1-17, 19:1-2, 10-12 Bible Reading Program?DID YOU HAVE TIME? Illust: Acorns, Pumpkins and God 1. Many of us here today need a new beginning. a. God allows 2nd changes and new beginnings. 2. Have you ever wished you could go back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Get Off My Back Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 25,188 views

    To be truly Free in Christ we must learn how to get rid of some excess baggage.

    “BREAKING FREE IN CHRIST” SERIES TODAYS MESSAGE “GET OFF MY BACK” HEBREWS 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Kept The Faith?

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    To encourage the believer to keep the faith

    HAVE YOU KEPT THE FAITH? (2Timothy 4:6-8) MAY 20,2001AM George Crumbly Sheridan Arkansas (Turn to Hebrews Chapter 11) INTRODUCTION: It’s so good to get the District Assembly behind us….Had a great day of Pastor Reports this past Thursday, they were all upbeat & encouraging…… The text ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Hath The Lord Done Thus?

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    This message shows how sin can invade the church and bring devestating results just as it did to those in the Old Testament.

    WHY HATH THE LORD DONE THUS? Text II Chronicles 7: 12-22 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: We must not forget that even though we live in the Grace age that God is still in control. He still is in charge, and deals with both man and the church in respect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sincerity

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

    Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live A Happy Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    Content in Christ

    Intro: a few months ago I came across a church service in progress, the preacher was preaching and as they scanned the audience I noticed something, not one person was smiling. If you were doing a commercial on the Christian life, that audience would not have been a good advertisement, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    The message deals with the basic instruction of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:7.

    The Gifts of the Spirit Many believers differ as to the acquiring, importance, the application of gifts. Unfortunately, there are only three main passages relating to spiritual gifts. Scriptural references are found in Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, and I Corinthians 12-14. The passage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget Your Reputation

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    One can’t, at once, promote two reputations. Promote God’s and forget yours. Or promote yours and forget God’s. We must choose.

    Forget Your Reputation Philippians 2:5-8 In college, there was a group of people that were not treated kindly; they were called bible bangers, Jesus freaks and other derogatory names. My voice was among the mockers. It shouldn’t have been, but it was. I was taught better and I knew better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Strong Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,831 views

    Preliminary thoughts on the battle we’re in from Ephesians 6:10. It deals with The Period, The Power and The Purpose.

    SERMON TOPIC: Spiritual Warfare or The Battle We’re In SERMON TITLE: BE STRONG SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Recently we turned up the burner under our prayer life and whether we intended to or not we became frontline ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have To Live By Man Made Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom. 8:12-14)

    How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom 8:12-14) Illustration: In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Lost Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Unpopular" series. Did Noah seek out popularity from man or God?

    Sunday Morning, April 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Unpopular [#1] HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? Genesis 6:1-14 Introduction: 1. Popularity is extremely important to most Americans. As adults we try to make this a youth and children’s problem, but it plagues adults also. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible