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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Man Who Only Had Two Things: Everything & Nothing Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 8 ratings
     | 76,507 views

    Jesus designs a different solution for each person. If you have a competing god ruling your life, Jesus will give you a unique word to replace that god with the true and Living God.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever left home and had a funny feeling you have forgotten something? You don’t know what it was, but you just had this nagging feeling. A man said every time his family drove off for a vacation, his mom would say, “Honey, we’ve got to go back home, I think I left the iron ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,408 views

    Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

    Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balancing Family, Career, And Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
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    Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of family, career, and ministry. These three spheres are not meant to compete, but to complement each other under God’s wisdom and direction.

    BALANCING FAMILY, CAREER, AND MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Proverbs 24:27, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 24:15, 1 Corinthians 14:40 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Family Names In Stone

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
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    We have a world filled with people competing with each other to survive instead of relying on each other for survival. We have a world that is selfish and self centered instead of selfless and self sacrificing.

    Family Names in Stone Luke 3:23-25 Today I want to look at Jesus genealogy as recorded in Luke chapter 3. Here we have listed Marys family tree that is traced all the way back to Adam. In Matthews gospel we have the genealogy from Abraham to Jesus. Matthew traces Jesus to Abraham for a Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Show Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,753 views

    This week we are using Saul who became Paul as a model of several competancies to emotionally healthy spirituality. These are things that we need to develop to show our true colors of who we are in Christ.

    Back to School Show Thyself Acts 11:19-26 November 1, 2009 Last week we looked at issues of emotional awareness and the need to know ourselves. We need to know what we are feeling, why we are feeling these things, how we should deal with things, being reflective in order to accurately assess ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Guidelines For Seeking First His Kingdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 28, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
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    Resist, reject and renounce all rival kingdoms to that of the kingdom of God. There are many kingdoms that will attempt to compete with the kingdom of God that include egotistical, monetary, fleshly, worldly and devilish influences. We must take seriously

    How to Seek First His Kingdom Illustration: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. Quote:In order to seek first the kingdom, we must begin by seeking first the King: His praise, His purpose, and His plan. Paul J. Fritz Illustration: Bruce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing God In Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    Bible study is profitable because 1)Scripture is Inspired & Inerrant 2)Profitable for Teaching. 3) Profitable for Reproof. 4)Profitable for Correction. 5)Profitable for Training in Righteousness. 6)Profitable for Competency & Equipping

    With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to begin in British Columbia, the world is focused on excellence. For an Olympic athlete, competing in an Olympics takes hard work, focus and determination. Scripture often describes the Christian life in such terms. In running the race, we are to aim for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
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     | 3,303 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2015
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    4 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-IV—John 1:19-28 Attention: There are many competitors for your belief. Identifying God’s servant(s) John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. *We must identify/concern ourselves with/ the spiritual niche of those vying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2014
     | 1,860 views

    2 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-II—John 1:19-28 Attention: Shopkeeper's Competition The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014
     | 2,271 views

    3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2014
     | 2,470 views

    1 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF—John 1:19-28 (Vie/Contend/Battle) Attention: Believe It! Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School. "Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Emperor Domitian Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2022
     | 1,355 views

    Domitian was a good administrator and a competent ruler despite all his transgressions. He was the first Roman Emperor who spent most of his reign out of the capital, touring the provinces of the gradually growing Empire.

    Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitian was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted the worship of the Roman gods. Domitian Roman Emperor Description Domitian was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    This is a message on what CHANGES God wants to do in us during Revival Services. The message preceeded the Lord’s Supper, where the participant competed a handout on the changes they wanted God to make in their life during Revival.

    ‘A Lord’s Supper Revival Service’ INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to observe ‘The Lord’s Supper’. Some churches observe The Lord’s Supper every 5th Sunday … once a quarter … once a month … every Sunday. Here at Priscilla Baptist Church, we don’t observe The Lord’s Supper on any regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone's Invited To The Reception

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

    Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal