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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    God demands that the Christian live his or her life with intentionality, not by the default setting of obliviousness.

    The Intentional Life (Philippians 4:8-9) 1. The two greatest leaders of the Reformation were Luther and Calvin. 2. Luther was a fun loving guy; he loved to dance, sing popular songs, and enjoy fun for the sake of fun. He took a song they sung in the bars, wrote Christians words to it, and called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Mann avatar

    Letter Of Intent

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    As a Christian; and see if you will agree with me on this, its so easy to get caught up in the work of the ministry or the “Call” so much so that we can become out of touch with the “Caller” We can become so focused and driven to build the “Church” that w

    “A Letter Of Intent” Mt 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Intents Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,762 views

    The intents of the heart leads to actions. This passage reveals the intents of Jesus and the Pharisees. The hearer is challenged to do good and save life like Jesus taught.

    Mark Series Intents of the Heart Mark 3:1-6 October 18, 2015 AM Introduction: Once again we find Jesus teaching to the people with the Pharisees standing by listening for an opportunity to find something wrong with His teaching. In this instance it is on the Sabbath day. Jesus is going to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Intentional Discipleship

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,966 views

    Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. Mary of Bethany is a wonderful example of this!

    Intentional Discipleship John 12:1-8 Introduction Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. This is a story of celebration and worship that takes place in the home of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Intentions

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
     | 4,287 views

    As you know, INTENTIONS can be GOOD and they can also be BAD! However, there is a time WHEN GOOD INTENTIONS CAN BECOME BAD INTENTIONS!

    While we recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS are better than BAD INTENTIONS, we must also recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH! Illus: Alexander de Seversky, U.S. aviator and engineer, was once visiting a fellow flyer in the hospital. The young man had just lost his leg. De Seversky, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Good Intentions

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 4, 2019
     | 6,334 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30

    1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30 Good Intentions 29 Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 Now for the house of my God I have prepared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Good Intentions Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    Moses obeyed God, but the intial reaction was Pharoah’s orders and the Hebrews’ backlash. Sometimes we get misunderstood too. But hang in there anyway!

    Good Intentions – Exodus 5-6 At their school carnival, our kids won four free goldfish (lucky us!), so out I went Saturday morning to find an aquarium. The first few I priced ranged from $40 to $70. Then I spotted it—right in the aisle: a discarded 10-gallon display tank, complete with gravel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Intentions

    Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    This sermon deals with the situational irony in the life of Joseph.

    BAD INTENTIONS The workweek seems to have more hours in it than it used to have. A housewife with three children she adores becomes tired, exhausted, and wondering why she ever married in the first place. A healthy, robust man suddenly becomes ill and has to be rushed to the nearest hospital for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Intentions

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,596 views

    God is interested in your obedience; not your intention to be obedient.

    Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Supplemental Scripture passages: • "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) • Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NASB) • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Parenting Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018
     | 6,275 views

    The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

    This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Attitudes

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Mark 13 shows us the attitudes of being intent, confident, and expressive will bring us victory in the evil days in which we live.

    As we look at Mark chapter 13, we notice an overwhelming sense of doom in our future. We are told that "nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. And these are (just) the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Won't You Be My Neighbor

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Being a good neighbor (loving our neighbor) means being intentional about caring for those whom God places in our path even if they are different from us.

    [Have the congregation exchange names with one another during greeting time] [Sing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” while mimicking Mister Rogers (changing out of coat and shoes into sweater and dockers] Many of us here or your children had the opportunity to grow up with Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Karl Popke avatar

    Well Encounters

    Contributed by Karl Popke on Nov 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    The story of Jesus, is life changing, however we struggle to break through the barriers in order to share that story. Jesus is the master exampling how to be intentional about being intentional. The results are life changing.

    I. Fear Is An Inhibitor - Some time ago there was a commercial. I think it might have been a Kodak moment, or something like that. But in the commercial the day begins with a dad taking his little girl to a public pool. Once there, he’s found teaching her how to dive off the diving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Ready To Grow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 897 views

    Emphasize the importance of intentional spiritual growth, active engagement in faith, and preparation for the rewards that come from living a life dedicated to God's glory.

    Good morning, everyone. I want to start today's service by sharing a quote from Rick Warren. He said, “Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.” Growth is what we’re going to be talking about today. Our sermon today is based on Psalms 92:12-13, which reads, "The righteous will ...read more

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    Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 36,963 views

    First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

    Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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