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  • David DiYanni avatar

    The Winner's Code Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,768 views

    People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code.

    Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series “Winner’s Code.” People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Joined To The Lord-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017
     | 5,086 views

    1 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

    JOINED To The LORD-I—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Uncontrollable Christians Attention: When I was a kid, I used to play in Mr. Trexler’s cow & horse pasture, which was about a football field’s distance away from our house. I would open up the strands of barbed wire & slip thru & explore the pasture. In my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,473 views

    We continue to look at Satan’s schemes, and this time, at the resuscitation of Sodom and what homosexuality does; and at affirmative equality and not ability; and children being ruined in education; and how a nation can be undermined. Also demonic possession, influence, and oppression.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 3 This is a series where we examine some means by which Satan has made inroads into human activity. It might be surprising to hear that we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices, but the bible says that, and this is an attempt to explore that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Call Him Samuel!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,619 views

    Our Bible text tells of a man searching for something. Matthew tells us he was a young man; Luke describes him as a ruler, or what we would call an aristocrat. And Matthew, Mark, & Luke all tell us he was rich. Today he’s often called the Rich Young Ruler.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 10:17-27; Matthew 6:24; Luke 1:37, 10:25-27; Romans 6:23 ILL. It has been reported that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

    How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Interaction Patterns Within Groups

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,127 views

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mobilize The Laity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields. Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into His fields." (Matt. 9:36-38) Ask the Lord to help you pray with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit

    Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18-20) Illustration: Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nobody But Jesus!

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,342 views

    Of all the people we know of today, there is only One Person that we really need to know. Other men are here and then gone, but Jesus will always be. Who will be left when time is done? Nobody But Jesus!

    There are many well known, infamous people today. We hear of them from varying sources, and at all decibals of volume. We hear the constant barrage of names, identities, and personalities that fill the headlines and the airwaves. With many of them, the mentioning of their names is followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,842 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The War Within Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    Part 15 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life OF Works Produced By Faith Part 15 “The War Within” Date: November 3, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 4:1-12 Introduction I love to read and study history. It was one of the only subjects I was good at in school. I believe history offers us a great deal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sanders avatar

    What Brand Are You, Regular Or Extra Faithful?

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,761 views

    Paul talked with great passion and pride about the marks that he bore for the sake of Jesus Christ. Such marks designate the character of the believer.

    I. Introduction · In the early 1900’s a wealthy financier by the name of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty began to indulge in a newfound interest in archaeology, and he made many great discoveries. · Among those discoveries are some of the most ancient copies we have of New Testament writings. · One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Grounded In Grace Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Grace, it is exactly what man needs. And Paul writes to us and says," those who RECEIVE it shall reign in life.

    Grounded in Grace Reason why this series is being preached There has been more response from this series than any other I have ever done in over 20 years of preaching. People are hungry to hear about the true grace of God. So far we have shared: 1. UNDERSTANDIING THE GRACE OF GOD. Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist