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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Being Tested

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022
     | 4,986 views

    Life will always test us. We can't escape it. But in all of our tests in life we have to include the testing of our faith. In order for our faith to be strengthened it has to be stretched.

    When I was a teenager, I used to deer hunt on a lease in Leakey, Texas. These are not mountains by any chance. But even in the Hill Country of Texas it can be challenging to get to a hunting spot on the side of one of those hills. I got the notion one time to climb to the top of the hill. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 12,821 views

    This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

    The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Content

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2018
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     | 12,505 views

    Happiness is not dependent on life's circumstances but on the belief in a risen Savior who always does good to those who love Him. To learn how to be thankful all the time keep reading.

    Being Content Philippians 4:12-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people’s goal in life is to be happy then why is our natural state one of discontentment? Approximately 9.14 billion U.S. dollars are spent in Canada alone to convince us to buy goods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Overcomers Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,480 views

    The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:1-12 “Being Overcomers” Through his Epistle John has gone to great lengths to ensure the readers understand who Jesus is … and the eternal security we can have when we put our faith in Jesus. John continues to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being First Means Being Last

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,004 views

    Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

    Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From Being Judged To Being The Judge

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,507 views

    Jephthah

    FROM BEING JUDGED TO BEING THE JUDGE (JUDGES 11:1-33) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Light Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023
     | 2,567 views

    The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

    Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 2018

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 18, 2018
     | 7,470 views

    This message is about being ready for the second coming of Christ. It is an updated version of a message from 2002

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It By Rick Gillespie- Mobley 11/18/2018 Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 24:36-44 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Tyrone was 27 years old and for the first time in his life, he had kept a job for more than six months. He really needed this job, but the words of his boss kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Prepared For Our Eternity - I Am Chosen I Am Prepared For Eternity

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 19, 2021
     | 2,076 views

    Christmas is just around the corner and for 2 years of being in a pandemic world, how can we celebrate this Yuletide season? This exhortation would take us back to the true essence and reason why there is Christmas.

    Intro: Merry Christmas to all! Good morning and I’m glad to see all of you after almost 2 years of pandemic, we still see each other again. Few days from now and Christmas is here. Though there were less festivities and less fellowships, let us all hope and pray that the true essence of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Be-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 6, 2024
     | 1,839 views

    Attitudes can open the door to blessing or close the door to blessing! I believe attitude is the number one factor that opens the door to blessings from God. Your attitude to be Christ like determines your position within the Kingdom of Heaven. Attitude is your choice, no one else’s!

    Series: Never Seen Before In 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do that you have never done before to see your miracle – your breakthrough – a divine revelation or your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,900 views

    When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dressing In Layers

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    Being prepared to face the elements! This sermon gets the congregation involved by (comically) demonstrating the need to "dress in layers", clothing ourselves in true virtue, bearing one another up in love, and worshiping together as a community.

    OPENING STORY My freshman year of college, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a quarter class in Denver learning about urban development and strategies for alleviating poverty. Now, I could claim that my motivations were noble, and they somewhat were. I mean, I really did want to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Preparing To Live; Ready To Die Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 27, 2016
     | 7,819 views

    Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases.

    Preparing to Live; Ready to Die Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases. • A “rich man.” vs. 16 • A “fool.” vs. 20 2. On this earth, money talks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church