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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Off To Work I Go

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK!

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some people work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 50,60, hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Gas Up For Work Ahead

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,492 views

    What prayer will do in your work for the Lord, as it did for Paul.

    Gas up for work ahead 2nd Tim. 3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Prayer was the power that throbbed through the life and labours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah And Elisha – The Work Develops

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,923 views

    Elisha takes over from Elijah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • A man was driving home from work one evening; • When he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday; • And he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. • So, the man rushed off to ‘Toys R Us’ asked the assistant, • "How much is that Barbie doll in the window?" • The assistant replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How God's Mercy Works Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    Paul praised the God of mercy for healing Epaphroditus from illness. In Philippians 2:25-30 we learn "How God’s Mercy Works" as we see it in action in the lives of Paul, Epaphroditus and Philippian Christians.

    A STUDY IN PHILIPPIANS “How God’s Mercy Works” Philippians 2:25-30 ________________________________________ There were 2 main reasons Paul wrote verses 25-30. 1. Paul’s first reason for writing verses 25-30 was to give the Philippian Christians EMOTIONAL COMFORT. In other words, he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Is A Four Letter Word!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    work is a four letter word but is it a vertue?

    Work is a four letter word! Introduction In the Caribbean islands, as in most tropical lands, people move more slowly. They don’t get in a hurry as we who live in the temperate climate sometimes do. A missionary in Jamaica was noted for her high level of energy. A man in the church spoke of it to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mutual Submission In Our Work Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,661 views

    A sermon on integrity and God Honoring in our work place.

    How to be a Great Worker Eph.6:5-9 (NIV) Historical Context: 1. Everyday-life: Experts seem to agree that one in three or 1/3 of the population of Rome during the time was a slave - common everyday life occurrence. They do all kinds of labor intensive jobs, working in mines, fields, and some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Works In Mysteriuos Ways! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,311 views

    God works in “mysterious ways”, but His message is clear; God is Creator who desires everyone to be holy and be with Him forever and ever!

    God reveals Himself to people in many ways! God reveals Himself through His own words in the Bible. God reveals Himself through the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself through Creation. God reveals Himself through the work of angels. And God also reveals Himself through people! In the days of the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit's Working In The Believer

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    How the Holy Spirit works continually in the life of the Believer

    The Holy Spirit’s Working in the Believer I. He Regenerates/Gives Birth to the Believer (John 3; Titus 3) A. Born of the Spirit (John 3:3, 7) B. Washing of Regeneration & Renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5b) II. He Indwells the Believer (I Corinthians 6:19, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,324 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Evangelism Should Work Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,445 views

    many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

    How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rahab And Her Works Of Faith ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 9,925 views

    James teaches that Rahab expressed her faith with obedience,as she hid the spies and did not just express her faith "without works".

    INTRODUCTION #9 1. Open your bibles to James 2:25&26. Let’s read these two verses, “25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Frantic Work Or Focused Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    Wisdom lies in knowing when to be busy and when to be reflective. Both Martha and Mary wanted the affirmation of Jesus. But it always comes by grace alone.

    Author Sam Keen, in his provocative little book called Apology for Wonder, tells us the lesson he learned as young boy swimming in the Indian River inlet on the Delaware coast. Keen says that swimming there was very tricky, because the outgoing waters from the bay met the incoming tides waves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Road Work Is Finally Finished

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,590 views

    Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

    Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    A Work Has Begun; In You Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    God wants us to grow; He wants to keep working on us and in us, building us as individuals and as a church.

    August 9, 2009 – A work has begun…in YOU. Philippians 1:1-11 Who of us has a project on the go? Ok, how about 2-3 projects…more? Anyone have something they wish they hadn’t started? Some folks like to work on just one thing at a time; plan it, prepare for it; do it till it’s done. Others can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Only Work On Sundays! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,042 views

    I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist