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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    You Can't Have It Both Ways

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,200 views

    The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

    YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The Price Too High?"

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    today the question we look at is this: Is the price of being a Christian too high?

    Whenever I buy something, whether it is a car or a gallon of milk, I always check the price. The question always is: Am I willing to pay this amount, or is the price too high? If I stop at a gas station to get a gallon of milk, and see a price of $3, I think: OK, I could pick it up for 20 cents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping The Hand Of Moses

    Contributed by Elvis Chinguwa on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,677 views

    When Moses held up his hand, Joshua prevailed and when he let down his hand Amalek prevailed..Amalek represents the devil, evil all that is satanic. How many times has Amalek prevailed in your life? Its time to defeat the Amaleks of your lfe!

    Some time ago the children of Israel were travelling to the promised land under the leadership of Moses. They were on a journey. Do you know that you are in a journey of life to a promised destination? God predestined your life to a glorious future just as the Israelites were meant to be in Canaan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What If?

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,387 views

    Never again ask yourself the question "What If?" Learn how to make the right decision every time!

    What If? How To Be Confident In Your Decisions O2 Preview – 10.19.05 I. Introduction Choices, whether they’re about how to stay smooth after doing a face plant or what outfit to wear tomorrow, are inevitable. Choices are unavoidable. Everyday you’re faced with decisions to make. I mean, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abide In Christ's Love

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2021
     | 2,573 views

    We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, does Jesus place a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17.

    Prelude We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, Jesus places a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17. Abide in My Love John 15:9 “As the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

    Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Chose You

    Contributed by Robert Baker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 20,299 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost, series B, on the comforting doctrine of the Predestination of the Elect.

    8Pentecost2003 “God Chose You” Eph. 1:3-14 Aug. 3, 2003 (c) 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Vero Beach, FL Choices, choices, choices. It seems like every time you turn around, you’ve got to make a choice. Where to go? What to wear? What to eat? Do I stay in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are Accepted In God's Family!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What made the difference?

    YOU ARE ACCEPTED IN GOD’S FAMILY! When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team during tryouts. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What was the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wincci Yin Chee avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Is there any good choices that you have done in life?

    Youth Cell Sharing Title: U Have a Choice Have u ever wonder how should u live this life? Have u ever struggled between living for Christ and living according to the world’s standards? Let me tell u a story: Long before ur time, in America, there lived these 2 famous actors, named Edwin Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Go Ahead Make My Day

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    A look at what or rather who should be making our day

    GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY Who Makes Your Day? Is it your family? Is it your friends? Is it other people? Or is it Jesus? Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holiness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,052 views

    This sermon explores the call to holiness, emphasizing it as a journey of becoming more like God in character, reflected in our everyday lives.

    Warm greetings, beloved family of God! Isn't it a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We have been called to this place, at this time, to hear a message from the ...read more

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  • Alan Smith avatar

    Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,537 views

    There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

    Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Sins Will Find You

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019
     | 3,644 views

    SINS WILL CATCH YOU

    They’ll Find You Out: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Illus: Billy Bob –South Pittsburg My friend Billy Bob Johnson lived in South Pittsburg, Tennessee when he was a young whipper snapper. By our standards South Pittsburg Would be considered out in the sticks at that time, but they had a soda shop at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A House A Home? Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 19, 2019
     | 6,187 views

    what makes a house a home

    What makes a house a home, money, material thing's, or momentary pleasures? What makes a house a home, (first, second, third): 1. Staying Christ-centered. What makes a house a home, it's staying Christ-centered by letting Jesus be Lord in your heart, home, and habits. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide avatar

    The Choice We Make Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,189 views

    We make choices that often affects us our entire lives; whether good or bad.

    Introduction. The strongest principle of life and blessings lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make, both consciously and unconsciously. If we can control the process of choosing, we can take control of all aspects of our life. We can find the freedom that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal