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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Investments Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,411 views

    What God puts into us with His Spirit, must be in turn invested back into the Kingdom.

    Matthew 25:14-30 -- “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,668 views

    A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

    Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,720 views

    In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

    Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Takes A Licking And Comes Out Kicking

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    a lesson on how to endure lifes trials

    Takes a licking, and comes out kicking The bible is one big beautiful portrait of the Love and mercy of God Almighty. The entire Old Testament, is a pre-cursor, of Jesus Christ the son of God who was to come. There is nothing in the bible that is there for no reason, everything has a purpose, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Keep Alert Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    We must keep alert to the danger of spiritual terrorists.

    Keep Alert! 1 John 2:18-27 copyright December 30, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche REAL DEAL CHRISTIANS At the end of one year and at the beginning of another we have this strange custom of waiting until midnight to bid one year farewell and another hello (which results in spending much of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful How You Hear! Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,130 views

    A study on how we should properly hear the Word if we want to derive spiritual benefits from it and pave the way for greater blessings.

    In our passage, this morning, Jesus says that when we hear the word, we become accountable. If we hear the Word and make good use of it, we shall benefit from it and the opportunity for greater knowledge and grace will come. If we hear the Word and do not make good use of it, we will not only not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Operating The Motivational Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,461 views

    Whatever the spiritual realm is, it bestows on people a range of accomplishment abilities that go beyond mere skill or knack. A gift of the Spirit is something that God gives for the purpose of building up others in a life of faith.

    Opening illustration: Living Unaware of Our Vast Fortune Come with me into West Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Point?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
     | 38,865 views

    Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

    “What’s The Point?” Introduction: Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever feel that you are the only faithful servant of God left? Do you ever feel that you are not being effective what you are doing for the Lord? Do ever feel like the church is in a stand still? I do sometimes. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Drama Unfolds

    Contributed by William Matthews on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    The Christmas Story told in the form of a drama.

    The Drama Unfolds Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION. The importance of the virgin birth cannot be overstated. Many of the prophecies of the Old Testament depend for their fulfillment upon the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The plan of redemption, the New Testament church, and many other doctrines hinge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Proverbs 31 Mother

    Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,634 views

    Just as D. L. Moody praised his mother for the impact in his life so does the author of Proverbs 31 praise his godly mother.

    The Proverbs 31 Mother The greatly used evangelist, D. L. Moody, said this about the influence of his mother, “All I have ever accomplished in life I owe to my mother.” I hope you can say that about your mother. Moody’s mother like all mothers was not perfect but D. L. Moody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Grown Christian

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,817 views

    The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth process. When one becomes a Christian they begin a lifelong journey of service to God. This lesson examines this great truth and brings to light what our obligations are in this.

    The Full Grown Christian Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" (ASV) The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The Lord Delayed In His Coming?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018
     | 5,605 views

    There is a wrong way and a right way to look at the Lord’s apparent delay in coming again.

    Introduction Peter most likely wrote this, his second letter (2 Pet. 3:1 ) to the churches of Asia Minor (1 Pet. 1:1 ), from a Roman jail a short time before his martyrdom (some time during the period AD 64-67). If 1 Peter has as its main focus a defense against threats from outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    How Can I Know I Am Saved?

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,875 views

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance.

    Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance. Can I know I’m saved? or some variation of that question has been asked by countless people; and it is a question which I know I am quite accustomed to. It stands to reason, because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christian Education Is Basic. Listen, And Speak, About Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,164 views

    A sermon on the Shema, urging us to listen, love, and teach.

    09.25.22 Deuteronomy 6:4–9 4 Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God. The LORD is one! 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 These words that I am commanding you today are to be on your heart. 7 Teach them diligently to your children, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overtaken In A Fault

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022
     | 2,395 views

    The greater part of Paul’s letter to the Galatians deals with a doctrinal problem,

    but there is a passage near the end, beginning at 5:13, going through 6:10, that deals with spiritual maturity. For example, look at our text, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, YE WHICH ARE SPIRITUAL, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist