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  • John Gaston avatar

    3 Purchases We Need To Make

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2014
     | 7,018 views

    Some guys think that shopping is somehow sinful, but I’m here to tell you that shopping is scriptural. As a matter of fact, the Lord commands us to go shopping in Scripture and to buy at least 3 things.We better find out what they are!

    3 PURCHASES WE NEED TO MAKE Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it, but before he could say a word, the driver said, "Whereto, Mr. Conan ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Endure Hardship

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,697 views

    The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

    How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crowns Of The Bible

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,903 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
     | 5,438 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

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    Primary Lessons

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012
     | 3,015 views

    Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

    Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going The Distance

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,487 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

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    "When Life Throws You A Curve" Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 15, 2015
     | 8,911 views

    Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. As a Christian must realize we will face difficulties, and those difficulties are not meanness but strengthen our faith not in ourselves but in

    Title: "When Life Throws You a Curve" Big Idea: Christians can rejoice through trials as God refines their faith through them. Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proverbs 31 Husband Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
     | 8,867 views

    What are some things we can do as men to encourage our wives to be a Proverbs 31 woman? Preached for the evening service on Mother's Day (Outline and material adapted from Jess MacCallum's book, I Married Wonder Woman)

    HoHum: Aubrey Smith- I hate the Proverbs 31 woman. A Proverbs 31 woman forgoes her career and life’s aspirations for childbearing and child rearing. A Proverbs 31 woman keeps a perfectly pristine house – in high heels and pearls. A Proverbs 31 woman stitches her children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,898 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

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,663 views

    God doesn’t judge from ouward appearance... but too often we do. What can we do to avoid that tendency?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever watched “American Idol”? (Nearly ½ the congregation raised their hands). Ok, how many of you have ever seen “Britain’s Got Talent.”? (A few hand went up) That’s understandable since “Britain’s Got Talent” is aired in Britain. It’s the English cousin of our “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Games People Play With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,432 views

    One-third of church goers have quit watching online services and experts predict they will never come back to church! They are falling away. They are playing games with God and we must alert them to the terrible consequences.

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH GOD Isaiah 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins took his dog to a friend’s house for an afternoon of watching their favorite team. The friend was surprised to see the dog, but felt like the dog might be more exciting to watch than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Change Jesus Makes

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,039 views

    Jesus is in the business of change.

    Jesus is in the business of change. No one ever left an encounter with Jesus unchanged. They either loved Him more or loved Him less—and perhaps even hated Him—but they were never indifferent to Him. And the same is true for you and me. We cannot be indifferent to Him either. So, it is my prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keep Growing

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,798 views

    Are you growing? We should examine ourselves daily to see if we're really growing.

    KEEP GROWING "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Luke 2:40. The Lord Jesus is our role model. Notice the four areas in which He grew: 1. Intellectually (wisdom) 2. Physically (stature) 3. Spiritually (favour with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Memorial Day Remember Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 26, 2019
     | 6,585 views

    It is important to remember loved ones and to honor our veterans, but of utmost importance is to remember Jesus.

    “This Memorial Day Remember Jesus” 2 Timothy 2:1-13 David P. Nolte Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live in a house together. One night the 96-year-old draws a bath. She puts one foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, “Was I getting in or out of the bath?” The 94-year-old yells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019
     | 7,395 views

    Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren