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  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Recovering A Fumble Series

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 30, 2007
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     | 8,202 views

    Our hearts are what direct us in life. They are our compass. If we fumble and our hearts go bad, then our behavior will follow suit, but if our heart is pure, then only positive behavior will follow. Learn how to recover a fumble and prevent a fumble.

    Today, we are going to begin, the first part of a four part series, titled, “Full-Time Christianity.” Another way of saying it is Lifestyle-Worship. Imagine with me, you get your dream job. You start off with a high salary, full benefits, a retirement plan, and investment package. You get it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Young Teaching The Old (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 20, 2015
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     | 16,913 views

    We need godly role models today, both young and old. If you know Christ today, you need to provide a godly role model to others.

    The Young Teaching the Old (Part 2) 1 Timothy 4:12 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you are young today? “Young” is a relative term, isn’t it? It depends on who you are being compared to. 2. Paul is writing this book to his son in the faith, Timothy. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023
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    One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

    JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,403 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carpe Diem! Part 2

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 31, 2007
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    God has called us to take His message to the world, will we do it or not? It is your decision. As It says in Joshua 1:6&7,9 and 18 “Be strong and courageous!” Let us Seize the day

    Carpe Diem! Seize the Day Part 2 Last week we talked about seizing the day and one way to do that and this week we will continue with that thought. When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus' Dad Hears From Jesus' Father

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2006
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    Joseph’s DILEMMA, Joseph’s DREAM, & Joseph’s DECISION. An earthly dad meets the Heavenly Father and is forever changed. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, + many more Christmas Sermons.

    Jesus’ Dad Hears From Jesus’ Father Matthew 1:18-25 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the Father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 101 ratings
     | 34,750 views

    This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

    Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Folly Of Seeking The Comfortable Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 445 ratings
     | 62,638 views

    This passage forces us to make a decision about what kind of life do we want? Do we want a life dependent on things of this world or a life with no guarantee of any of the world’s goods but close to God?

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 32 “The Folly of Seeking the Comfortable Life” Luke 12: 13-24 Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions on one hand we have family responsibilities pulling us one way; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Well In Life Through Consistency

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009
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     | 8,316 views

    One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and struggles which are perfectly and i

    TITLE: Finishing Well through Consistency TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,832 views

    What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

    A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Stuck In The Middle With You"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
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    At one time or another all of us have been faced with decisions that are not easy to make. At times neither option looks very good. When we get to this point there are several options we have. Here they are.

    “Stuck in the Middle with You” Exodus 14 At one time or another all of us have been faced with decisions that are not easy to make. At times neither option looks very good. When we get to this point there are several options we have. We can (1) stay where we are and do nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Deangelo Ward

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 12, 2016
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     | 7,601 views

    This is a eulogy for a 29 year old man killed in a car accident. He had made a decision to follow Christ but became a prodigal son. He was on his way from his prodigal experience when he died.

    Deangelo Ward 11-8-2016 It was the year 1986. Shell and Exxon gave us gasoline for 86 cents a gallon. Boxing gave us Mike Tyson as the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of all time. Ford gave us a brand new mustang for $7,990, and Whitney Houston gave us the song “the Greatest Love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Lessons From The Christmas Event

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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     | 14,062 views

    This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

    Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brad King avatar

    "4 Elements Of The Birth Of Jesus We Can Believe"

    Contributed by Brad King on Dec 1, 2020
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     | 2,803 views

    A challenge with basing our lives upon philosophical naturalism is that the birth narrative is full of God's supernatural mighty work. So we have a decision to make. Is the birth of Jesus to be viewed only as any other?

    Matthew 1:18-25 offers four elements about the birth of Jesus we can believe. 1. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural origins. 1:18 2. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural interventions. 1:19-20 3. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 19 - The Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 19, 2023
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     | 2,105 views

    Though we live on this earth, it is important that we have an eternal perspective. We are all heading to one of two destinations, and may God help us to make the right decision so we can be with Him for eternity.

    We read in Luke 23:43, Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (GW) These are the words of Lord Jesus as he hung on the cross to the thief who was also hanging on a cross adjacent to Him. In his last dying moments, the man called out to ...read more

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