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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 157 views

    Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

    INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, This Really Hurts

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    This sermon deals with the stress we face when unexpected losses come into our lives. Job is the chief character.

    Lord, This Really Hurts NLF 2/8/2004 Job 1:6-22 Matthew 11:25-30 Our Bible Study this week involves the stress of loss. Today’s message is entitled, “Lord this really hurts.” Have you ever had to say to the Lord, or to someone else, “now this really hurts?” We are all going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,602 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Walk By Sight Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    Don’t let failure robs us of faith in God. Develop your faith in God through a lifestyle of prayer and communion with God.

    Failure has a great impact in our lives. Once beaten, twice shy. • When we failed, we are hit by discouragement, fear and even doubts, that we can ever succeed. • That makes the second or third attempt more difficult. Put ourselves in the shoes of the father for a moment. • He was a worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,162 views

    If we are ever going to manage our money God's way and be freed up financially we must develop a new attitude.

    Attitude, A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Pink Floyd Video… Luke chapter 12 opens up with these words… Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Instructions For Husband And Wife PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,026 views

    This sermon explores the roles and responsibilities in marriage as guided by God's Word, emphasizing the importance of character and reverence in family life.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to soak in His Word. It's a great privilege we have, to come together like this, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the power of His Word. We are not here by ...read more

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    The Woman Who Nursed A Grudge Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013
     | 10,881 views

    Third sermon in series studying characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herodious and the effects of bearing a grudge.

    Herodias: The Woman Who Nursed a Grudge Psalm 14:1-7; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:14-19 (NIV) Tragically, the names Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes, and Batman will always be connected. Slightly over a week ago, James Holmes age 24 went on a shooting rampage in a movie theater leaving 12 dead and 58 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Show Me Your Love

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    As dear children, how do we perfect or develop God’s love if we do not know the true sense or meaning of love. This is our task today; to know what is true love, who is love, and why should we develop love in our heart and in our conduct.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 2003 “Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children: And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor.” Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Were You There? (Good Friday)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 11,060 views

    The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice.

    Were You There? Good Friday Service Written by Brad Bailey Westside Vineyard The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice. Below is a full version of the service including four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close To The Kingdom

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

    CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Maximising Your Potential

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2025
     | 686 views

    God has placed great potential in everyone, but only those who identify, develop, and utilise their gifts can fulfil their destiny.

    MAXIMISING YOUR POTENTIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:6, Proverbs 18:16, Romans 12:6-8, Philippians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: God has deposited great potentials in every individual, but many fail to maximise them. Potential is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson: Ivd1 - Having Died With Christ To The World Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2019
     | 2,854 views

    The principle, "Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle" describes the whole negative character of legalism.

    12/22/18 Tom Lowe Lesson: IVD1 - Having Died With Christ To The World (Colossians 2:20-22) Scripture: Colossians 2:20-22 (NIV) 20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Exist To Fellowship And Care

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 13,056 views

    This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

    May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Intentions Into Actions Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 17,722 views

    Once we develop a vision to rebuilding something that’s broken, then we need to have a plan to turn our intentions into actions.

    Most everyone has good intentions. Some people know what actions will make dreams come true. But few people have a real road map to turn intentions into actions. That’s why life just happens to many people. I said this last week: Everybody ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pit To The Palace Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 35,675 views

    The fourth message in a series on the life of Joseph. This deals with Joseph’s continued faithfulness and good response, recognizing that God was behind his sudden and high elevation.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 9, 2006 Character on Display From the Pit to the Palace Genesis 41 If you’re a Christian, we know two things about what God has planned to happen in your life. Before you depart the planet, He has two key objectives for you: One is your maturity. God is intent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist