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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    We can be easily defeated by words or ridicule. Pray and focus on what God has called us to do. Overcome fatigue, frustrations and fears by asking God for help, getting reinforcements and remembering the great and awesome God.

    What we learn last week: • God uses anyone who is willing to offer themselves to serve. He looks for availability, not capability. • So you and I have a place in God’s church, and being a member of this Body, our contribution is valuable and vital. • Since we are different ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 7,250 views

    The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "faith Vs Distractions" Part Ii

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 14, 2020
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    This sermon is about the contrast between Peter's faith when he was distracted when walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus. The Canaanite woman faced many distractions but refused to take her eyes off Jesus. some comments from Ray Pritchard Matthew 15

    In Jesus Holy Name August 16, 2020 Text: Matthew 15:28 Pentecost XI - Redeemer “Faith vs. Distractions” Part II Matthew has another great story for us this morning. Matthew tells us about the faith of a Gentile woman. It is a lesson for us about over coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Unbroken Focus

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 21, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,428 views

    As he followed Prophet Elijah, Elisha had every cause to be distracted. But he kept going. Elisha maintained an unbroken focus and he received the supernatural.

    THE POWER OF UNBROKEN FOCUS "9 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” 10 So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed To The Pattern Of This World? (Rom. 12:

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002
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    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2)

    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2) There is always a danger of giving in to the temptations of the world to just feel like being “normal” in our modern society. Today it is easier to try to fit in, blend in and give in to the popular trends in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After You've Said You're Sorry

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 4,555 views

    Repentance needs to lead to future avoidance if we are to live for Christ.

    Have you ever wondered why there are so many tales of failure in God’s Word ... so many indications of how people have failed in life? This suggests two things to me, among many others. One is that the Bible has these kinds of stories in it because God wrote it. If people had written this in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jabez Finish Strong Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 8,514 views

    Evil wants to get us. If we have a shaky start or messy middle, God wants us to finish strong.

    “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Tripped Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,392 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "God Is Here". We must not allow the enemy to trip us up.

    Series: God Is Here [#1] DON’T GET TRIPPED UP Esther 1:1-22 Introduction: How many times have you watched things happen that you have no control over? The Supreme Court rulings, the price of gasoline, etc…; and it makes you wonder if God has taken a break. I have heard more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danger Of Alcoholism Series

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019
     | 4,407 views

    Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

    Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthless Physicians

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019
     | 2,237 views

    We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

    Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Sabbath Holy

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,236 views

    A closer look at the observance of the Sabbath

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 3, 2018 Mark 2:23-3:6 Keeping the Sabbath Holy “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 This is a subject that always brings out responses from extreme legalism to extreme liberal interpretation. “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Or Not So Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,231 views

    This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose

    The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Are You A Mary Or A Martha? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 23, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 74,293 views

    This sermon looks at how we can become distracted from seeking Jesus.

    Are You A Mary or A Martha? 38 Now as they were traveling along, He (Jesus) entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within The Gates

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's A Challenging Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,851 views

    1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

    “It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist