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  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Faith In Action: Isaac's Hundredfold Harvest Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 31, 2024
     | 1,122 views

    This sermon delves into the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 exploring the profound insights into how we can exercise faith, obedience, and trust in God, even when our circumstances seem dire.

    Introduction: In times of difficulty and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and retreat from action. But the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 teaches us a powerful lesson about faith in the face of adversity. Isaac’s decision to plant during a drought—when the conditions were unfavorable—resulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    James 4 - Get Smart By Putting Faith In Action! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018
     | 7,066 views

    We need to put our faith into action by controlling our anger, our emotions, we do this step of faith by losing our self-centered mindsets. If we do this God promises to draw nearer to us, to lift us up, to answer our prayers and to enable us to resist the enemy of our soul, the Devil.

    Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jan Oosthuizen avatar

    3 Immediate Spiritual Actions Responses In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 15, 2018
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     | 7,672 views

    What to do when facing a crisis? How to deliberately fight to keep your peace.

    Scripture reading: Exo 14:12 The former quick-tempered Moses patiently answered the people's hasty accusation with three directives to meet this emergency: (1) "Do not be afraid" The word to the patriarchs, Gen 15:1; 26:24; and to Israel as they possessed the land, Josh 1:9; 8:1) (2) "Stand firm" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember What We Are To Do Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

    A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    To Be A Champion

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    Just as with athletics, being a champion in your Christian walk is greatly influenced by your preparations.

    To Be A Champion 1 Cor. 9:24-27 2 Sam. 18:28 I. You must be a part of the team A. Jesus is the coach - the head of the body 1. What He commands we are to do 2. He has given us an open invitation to join Him a. Salvation b. Ministry c. In eternity B. You must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Preach This: Philippians 4:4-9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,379 views

    Thesis: Many people get offended if you tell them what to think – no one likes anyone telling them how to think. Yet the Bible tells us how we should think – whether we like it or not.

    Preach this - Phil. 4:4-8 Scripture Text: Phil 4:4-8 (NIV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Word, It’s The "In" Thing, Is It In You?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    THE IN THING...GATORADE Black & white commercial, athletes sweat drops in color of the drink, with the message...Is it IN you?

    10.18.2009.SERMON. GODS WORD, ITS THE ‘IN’ THING By William Akehurst, BA HSWC GATORADE Commercial Black & white commercial, but sweat drops in color of the drink, with the message...Is it in you? Thought: WE need the WORD of GOD...IN us. IN GOD WILL I PRAISE HIS WORD Psalm 56:10-12 In God will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,940 views

    Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

    HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Repeats Himself? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 18, 2016
     | 9,453 views

    God actually does not have to speak!

    I would like to start this morning by asking 2 fundamental questions: first, Who is God? A quick application for us today of course is, “Do I really consider my Creator Savior God in my daily activities?” We may even say God is my friend, but what am I doing with my friend? The second fundamental ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Walking In The Spirit~ No Other Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,513 views

    The consistent way to overcome the sinful desires of our human nature the flesh, is to live step by step in the power of the Holy Spirit as He works through our spirit. Walking each moment faith by faith in God's word under the spirits control assures...

    Walking In the Spirit~ No Other Life Galatians 5:16-18NKJB I once read of a little boy who used to escape his bedroom after being punished. He would crawl out of his bedroom window down an old fruit tree to the ground. One day, his father told him that he was going to chop down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,410 views

    Using Peter's walk on the water, we can see that our own faith can only be tried by getting out of the boat. Then and only then can Christ use us. Our faith can grow, our trust increase and we can serve our Lord.

    I. Introduction A. What would be the best message for the first of the New Year? 1. I’m sure that every preacher has an answer for that question 2. And like me, probably, its different from year to year B. Just about a month ago we were watching John MacArthur one Sunday Evening and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 7,335 views

    A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

    Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The R.a.c.e

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    To glean spiritual lessons from the most taxing athletic event-the Marathon-at a time Olympic Fever is in the air.

    THE R.A.C.E “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Action: Display of a picture of a Marathon winner breasting the tape with arms raised Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Training For The Gold In Life

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,422 views

    This sermon relates the neccessary training by athletes in the Olympics to the need to be Trained by God’s Word in our lives.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1Cor. 9:24-27, 2Tim. 3:16-17 By Pastor Brad Rigney Olympic Stories – from the Torino Games. Leading up to the necessity for these athletes to Train. What do we need to Go for the Gold in Life? Motivation of Love, 1John 4:7-21 Faith; active and persevering, Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • William Lock avatar

    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

    HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ