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  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait. Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.

    GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or aphorisms ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 29,347 views

    There is no wonder there is an Identity Crisis in the local church today. In our text for examination, we find the disciples of Christ were also locked into an Identity Crisis some 2,000 years ago. In our modern culture there is more and more confusion

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. of Oklahoma City Preached on Monday October 9, 2006 Opening night of Revival Tabernacle of Praise Ardmore Oklahoma SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13-16 13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

    SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Become An Expert Builder

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    We are all construction workers. What kind of a builder are you in God’s building project? Are you the sloppy, get it done fast kind - or an expert builder. Find out how to become a master tradesman in God’s kingdom.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com and search for 2003-017. When I was a high school student I admit I didn’t understand wood shop. I just didn’t get why it was so important to build a bird house in just the prescribed manner. I didn’t care much about building at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Divorce & How To Maintain Relationships

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Jesus gives us insight into the heart of God, revealing how to save relationships that are faltering and how to avoid the trap of divorce. Learn how God truly envisioned marriage and learn about keeping commitments. Also learn how to avoid legalism.

    A very recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that today in the United States, more people than ever are deciding against the idea of getting married. 4.3 million couples are instead living together without the commitment of a marriage vow. The most often cited reasons? Because failed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
     | 2,809 views

    How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

    An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

    The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    ’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    No Shrinking Violets

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,169 views

    Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

    How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Going The Distance

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,356 views

    We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

    GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: COUPLES EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/3/2012 Before becoming the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington was just a humble carpenter on another makeover show called Trading Spaces, which ran from 2000-2008 and was generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Crowns Of The Bible

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,712 views

    This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

    The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Slave For Christ Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2012
     | 5,322 views

    Part 4 focues on the Greek words translated as servant to determine which words actually mean slave versus another type of servant.

    A Slave for Christ Part 4 Scriptures: Matthew 8:6-10; 20:25-27; 23:11; Luke 16:13; I Cor. 9:19; Introduction: In my last message I shared with you the history of slavery during the New Testament times. I shared with you that the Romans and Greeks had taken slavery to a whole new level. I spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational