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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Being Faithful To The Future Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,060 views

    The spiritual life of those in their teens. It reflects one of the greatest opportunities that we have... and a calling that I trust God will stir in each if us.

    Being Faithful to the Future Series: NEXTing - Serving Jesus’ Call to the Next Generations Brad Bailey – June 5, 2011 ‘Teen Spiritual Life’ video (3:55 min) Montage video from Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers by Christian Smith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Holy: Connected Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 16, 2025
     | 386 views

    If we want to live holy, it must also come through connection with God. This involves upping the game on our Bible study and prayer.

    In order for a person to be holy, he or she must be connected to the Source of holiness—God Himself. Such a relationship begins at the moment of salvation. When a sinner repents of his sins, and places his faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ as the lamb of God which takes away the sin of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Are Being Tested

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    Every paycheck is a test from God. Are you passing for failing the test?

    Luke 16:1-13 YOU ARE BEING TESTED You are being tested. Did you realize that? Sometimes psychologists will put a child into a room. They will surround the child with playmates, give the child toys, and then stand behind the two-way-mirror and watch. The psychologists will stand there with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Second Place Series

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    A sermon on what it truly means to honor God out of respect and humility.

    Being Second Place Exodus 20:4-6 A. Introduction 1. When I was in high school I loved running track and cross-country. They were both very challenging and exciting for me but there is a little secret that I have to share with you about those days, I did not like to loose. I did everything that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Christ's Witnesses Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2010
     | 4,141 views

    Christ calls all of us to witness to the love of God and the presence of a Savior

    Monday After Ascension “You Will Be My Witnesses” 17 May 2010 Jesus came to reverse the curse of Babel. In the Mesopotamian plain, human beings played gods in their arrogance, and God scattered them over the earth, multiplying their languages. In the upper room, and at Pentecost, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
     | 11,060 views

    Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

    ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Good And Angry Series

    Contributed by Jason Freeman on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 228 ratings
     | 25,300 views

    Anger is a misunderstood emotion. In Ephesians 4 God gives us the straight scoop on anger and how to deal with it in healthy ways.

    Growing up one of my favorite TV shows was the, "The Incredible Hulk." The main character was a scientist named Dr. David Banner. Most of the time he was a nice guy. But when he become angry he would repeat those famous words, “Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I am angry.” And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Blessings In Being A Servant

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 13,718 views

    Knowing what is expected of us as servants of God and the blessing we have in Him.

    THE BLESSINGS IN BEING A SERVANT 1 Peter 5:2 INTRO: In our relationship with God to be able to maintain these encounter with Him, we have to realize what He expects. There is nothing more great and sublime than Him. Separated from Him, there isn’t nobody that deserves our worship and surrender. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Covenant Keeper Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Being a covenant keeping community is essential to our relationship with a covenant keeping God

    Recently someone who has attended our church in the past sent me an email that contained these words: At this time, I have decided to take a step back and do some more thinking about things. I need some time to digest what I have learned and discovered and decide if it is right for me. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Presented Faultless

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    To show that we can be presented faultless before God and how it can happen.

    -Last week we began a two-part look at the book of Jude -We saw in the early part of the book that we are to contend against apostasy -Tonight, we are going to look at the latter part of the book -Here, we will see some instruction for those who desire to be presented faultless before God on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being A Super Servant

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,259 views

    A super servant is faithful, obedient and unwilling to give up on the mission God has called him or her to. As a result, a super servant will be richly rewarded by going deep with God throughout their lifetime of serving him.

    Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, once appeared on the cover of their annual report in a knee-length work apron holding a mop and a bucket. He said, “I got my M.B.A. long before my G.E.D. Here M.B.A. doesn’t mean Master of Business Administration. It means Mop Bucket Attitude.” Dave got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Doors And Closed Doors: Listen To The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 668 views

    Explores trusting God's plan, persisting through challenges, and promoting His ministry, as exemplified by Paul and Timothy.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you again, gathered in the name of our Lord. We are here to break bread, to share fellowship, and to delve into the Word of God. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to be transformed by the power of the Gospel. Today, we turn ...read more

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    The Sin Of Being Ordinary

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    This sermon shows that we are not pleasing to God by being ordinary... He calls us to be EXTRAORDINARY!

    The Sin of Being Ordinary Acts 16:23-31 Intro: Perhaps many of you have already rebelled against this title. You think, there is nothing wrong with being ordinary. In fact, it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "God must love the common people, he made so many of them." You may say that it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perks Of Being Chosen

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,793 views

    to show the church how to allow God’s word to so richly dwell I them that they will relate well with one another, for Christ tells us that if His name is lifted up He will draw all people to himself

    Introduction One of the greatest experiences we can ever have is to get along with one another. One of the greatest thoughts we can ever embrace is that God not only wants the same thing but gives us the tools to do it. Today I want us to explore part of God’s word for us that shows us just ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growing In Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 323 views

    Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for Him just as the psalmist declared: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."

    GROWING IN INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God