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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spiritual Fitness

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    In chapter 9, we explore having the Lord as your avocation – finding the best fit for you, fitting in with others, and becoming fit to excel in His service.

    Do you have an avocation? I don’t mean a hobby you play at – or a job you work at – but something that really interests you – something you’ll spend hours and hours working on, even when you don’t have to? For some people its fishing – they not only have specific flies to catch specific fish in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Persevere Under Hardship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

    Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,424 views

    Self control a must in the christian life.

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SELF CONTOL Gal. 5: 16-26 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit—Self control Now who here today would not like- a little more Self control, or Self discipline in your life? How about you parents of small children How about you business managers with a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,150 views

    The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

    OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Sharing The Resurrection"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013
     | 4,592 views

    This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

    Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Worship Service Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,362 views

    What is a worship service suppose to look like?

    Introduction What is a worship service suppose to look like? What are the proper activities in worship? Our text will lead us to explore such questions this morning. Text What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus The Better Way: He Imparts A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,457 views

    A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life

    JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE IMPARTS A BETTER LIFE HEBREWS 13:1-25 Big Idea: A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life INTRO So we come to the conclusion of our walk through Hebrews. These thirteen sermons have concentrated on the major theme and purpose for the book – the superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Can God Abandon God

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    A look at Jesus' statement on the cross of my God my God how can you abandon me.

    How Can God Abandon God Matthew 27:45-46 Intro. My introduction to the sermon is different this morning than how I usually start a sermon. I usually try to start with some humor that leads into the sermon or with a great story that tries to illustrate the main theme of the message. . I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Bow To The World Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

    Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,193 views

    The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

    THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Need A Big Black

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,303 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 3 – You Need A Big Black The Rob and Big show helped MTV2 achieve its highest rated day in channel history on January 15, 2007. The first full season reached over 70 million total viewers, and was ranked #1 in its time period. Robert (Rob) Dyrdek was born in Kettering, Ohio and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News And Pleasant Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

    INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Train Up: Parent Or Child

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    In raising children we soon come to realize each of our children are unique. We can’t raise our children with a cookie-cutter approach

    Training Up: Parents or Children Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I’m sure there are some Christian parents who would like Proverbs 22:6 to read this way: “Rear your children as moral, upright, God-fearing, church going kids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Evaluating The Cost Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Following Jesus is not easy, be ready for the long haul

    35. Who is Jesus? May 08st, 2011 (Mother’s Day) Evaluating the Cost Happy Mother’s day to all of our moms, we have a really special text for you today as we continue in our series through the gospel of Luke. Grace is free. Salvation is expensive. We spend a lot of time in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Live And Help Live

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
     | 3,556 views

    You shall not murder. You shall not take a life by anger. You shall not take away life by calling contemptuous names. You shall not take away from life by gossiping and slandering people. Not friends, not strangers, not your wife, not your husband, not yo

    When my brother got his driver's license he had saved up enough money to buy a 1954 Bel Air Chevy. Now this was not one of those cars that people considered to be a classic, this was an old clunker. It was a unusual shade of green. It had been restored and Mike bought it for $400. One day before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist