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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Fly In The Ointment

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    This sermon reminds the believer to be very watchful concerning the so called small hindrances to his walk with God.

    I. THE NATURE OF A FLY. • It can enter through the smallest crack. • A fly is pesky insect. • A fly is attracted to a sweet fragrance. • A fly will search out unguarded food. • A fly is hard to swat. • A fly is a contaminant. • A fly is small but dangerous. • A fly is attracted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 33,877 views

    This morning, we are going to see from the Scriptures that life is a race to be run.

    EYES ON THE PRIZE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Maine Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine 04011 11 June 2006  Prayer  Thanksgiving Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) [v.13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Competing According To The Rules Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015
     | 6,365 views

    Divine rewards demand that we conduct our lives according to God's rules provided in His Word.

    I consider the initial verses of this chapter to be among the most significant verses of the book. They are, as well, perhaps the most neglected verses of the missive which Paul wrote. I confess that I am ploughing quite a narrow furrow in these expositions. Note that the Apostle appeals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Dance Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

    The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Serve With Endurance Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

    Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#2] SERVE WITH ENDURANCE 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13; 4:9-22 Introduction: 1. It took me 4 weeks of swimming to build up to 1 mile. 2. It is easy to start but hard to finish. 3. God calls us to serve Him with endurance. Emotions We must be careful that we not confuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    Where are you going in your Christian life? In this sermon we examine how to get where we want to go in our lives.

    I. Have passion about the game (We are running a spiritual race toward God) a. When people have passion, there’s no stopping them b. Try to think of an unsuccessful person that isn’t passionate II. Focus on the Goal a. Without a goal we are just existing 4326. Alice In Wonderland: No Goal, No ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    The Sermon On The Mound

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 24, 2022
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     | 1,535 views

    Exploring the 10 things that the Christian life ought to have in common with baseball.

    The SERMON on the MOUND Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Preached at Mount Zion on July 24, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Faith To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,657 views

    A message of the Christian’s responsibility in living a Christ honoring life

    THE FAITH TO WIN 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 INTRO: The 26th Olympic games are in Atlanta this summer, and excitement over this event runs from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska. Who will win the gold? Who will come home with the medals? Whose childhood desire to be an Olympian will become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    The Chicken Or The Pig ? Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 20,792 views

    This sermon describes what sacrifice is all about. The chicken lays her eggs but the pig lays down his life to be on the dinner table.

    The Chicken or the Pig ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were looking for work. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Alan Braun avatar

    Freedoms That Hurt Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Freedoms That Can Hurt Chapter 14 Some of our problems of Christian unity stem from our backgrounds. Each person has been raised in environments that helped create much of their thinking. Paul realizes that the Jews were saved out of a legalistic background and the Gentiles were saved out of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Sunday-(Super Bowl Sunday-2007)

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    I preached this message the Sunday of the super Bowl in 2007

    SUPER SUNDAY by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 02/04/2007AM Revelation 7: 13-17 Turn to Revelation 7 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, The Colts and the Bears today play….Folks call this particular Sunday “Super Sunday” yet every Sunday is SUPER to the Christian because it is “The Lord’s Day”. This is the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    How Are You Known? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    How are you known at work, in your neighborhood? Jesus has this question in mind when he is speaks to his disciples on love. You are known by your love.

    I took two bicycle camp holidays to Majorca along with six of my friends. Each of them were two weeks long. Each group had about 150 people total on the trip. Once we reached the Island we divided into five groups by our riding ability. So we spent the early morning up until lunch riding with about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    How To Become Great In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

    How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Vanlandingham avatar

    Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

    Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,108 views

    This lesson suggests that Faith, Hope, and Love are the “fundamentals” or “basics” that we need to get back to when our lives are in a spiritual slump.

    Back to the Basics 07/31/05 AM Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. I suspect the problem is one akin to an athlete or a sport team which is "in a slump" a. Such a person or team "goes through the motions", but they are not performing up to their true potential b. The solution in sports: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ