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  • Nigel Heath avatar

    Finding And Following Your Critical Path

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 3,024 views

    Finding your critical path and keeping to it - the direct route from where you are now to where God wants you to be - is the highway of holiness, the narrow road that leads to life and the secret of finding immense fulfilment in the Christian life; a trut

    13.9.09 FINDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR CRITICAL PATH Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO Conversation with a Christian friend the other day: Had discovered and was following her ’critical path’. What is your critical path? It’s knowing where you want to be, or are meant to be -- And knowing where you are now -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only You Get To Decide?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,021 views

    Discouragement, depression and condemnation are some of the best tools, the devil has in his bag of tricks. Statistics show, that everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else’s

    Only you get to decide? 1st Sam 30:3,4,6,8 NKJ 3. So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Super Bowl Christians

    Contributed by William Lott on Feb 1, 2013
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     | 10,696 views

    This sermon teaches what is necessary for Super Bowl Christians to become Champions.

    Super Bowl Christians I Cor. 9:25 Intro: For a lot of players it’s just great to get to play in the “Super Bowl” but for others who have been there and lost in the past, just getting there is not the goal. They want to be champions. I’m afraid Christians are that way too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Time- Suit Up!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2013
     | 9,113 views

    This is a powerful message that the body of Christ should always remember and practice on warfare.

    It’s Time- Suit Up! Text: Ephesians 6:10-18NLT God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on. When playing football for a team one is always wise to use all the assigned equipment, it might seem awkward and clumsy; however it’s designed to protect you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly - Looking Like Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,489 views

    What does godly look like? Like our Father.

    Godliness: Looking like our Father Are you godly? If your are about to say, “No, Pastor,” it may be that you base that answer on a mistaken notion about what it means to be godly. ● Many confuse godliness with being religious. ● Others believe that godliness is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Lies We Believe About Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2013
     | 4,680 views

    A look at some of the ways that we make up who Jesus is rather than digging into the Scripture to find out who He really is.

    WHY DO I NEED TO READ THE BIBLE IF I'VE ALREADY ACCEPTED JESUS? You have not just been called to believe in Jesus, but to follow Jesus. - Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 9:9; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 19:21; Mark 1:17; Mark 2:14; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; Luke 9:23, 59, 61; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 1, 2013
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    A classical breakdown of the importance of spiritual maturity and how spiritual maturity can be measured and thereby attained.

    Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ let us go on unto perfection…Heb 6:1 (KJV) The word rendered ‘perfection’ in the above text is called “adult understanding, spiritual maturity & mature teaching” by some other translations. That is to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loking At 2014

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,115 views

    Looking at a new year with a fresh start and trust in God

    Looking at 2014 Philippians 3:12-3:21 Introduction- The presents are all bought. Most have been exchanged. The only thing left is the clean up. Getting back to normal. What I call normal may not be what you call normal and vise-versa. Every year we make resolutions that most won’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    The plan of God, for salvation

    RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) Romans 3:21-25 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stay Passionate

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,746 views

    Passion is a difference maker!

    Passion is a difference maker. It’s the fuel that mobilizes warriors to rush to battle, motivates scientist to find new cures, moves athletes to train, and sustains people like you and I to reach goals as we go through life. Passionate people are willing to do whatever it takes…willing to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,614 views

    Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

    And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rewards Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 8,631 views

    The Bible is overflowing with statements that teach us we gain or lose rewards in heaven based upon how we live here on earth. But, in order to enter more deeply into this subject, we need to understand some basics.

    Rewards Matter (1st in series) (Romans 2:6) 1. We tend to think that whatever is far ahead doesn’t matter that much, and that we will get by with whatever. 2. One dad didn’t think ahead to take shampoo with him into the shower, and writes, “Today, while my eyes are closed in the shower, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rewards That Keep On Giving! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2018
     | 6,372 views

    Some of our rewards are represented by crowns. Whether victors’ garlands or signs of authority — or both— they merit further examination.

    Rewards That Keep on Giving! (see note at bottom of page first to suggest that diadems are a sub-category of the broader word garland, which includes but is not limited to a victor's wreath but can be used of royal privilege as well). 1. “More than 40,000 people have claimed 078-05-1120 as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Well Lived Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 54,349 views

    This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

    “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Lust Destorys Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 3,533 views

    Lust is not innocent; it destroys intimacy

    Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist