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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Take Me To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,717 views

    You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. The engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that?

    This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight & where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible’s view of life’s sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow-up to Easter & the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should Fathers Raise Their Children Rightly?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 15, 2023
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    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours.

    Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tested & Approved In Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2025
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    The Christian’s life is similar to the Olympic Games where we are all competing to win the approval of God. Some Christian's behavior is NOT approved, most are told to work toward God's approval, and some are said to be approved while still on earth.

    TESTED & APPROVED IN CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man named Bubba had a stray dog that kept showing up at his door. His wife said, “Bubba, you need to take him out in the woods and drop him off.” He did, but when he got to the house, the dog was standing on the doorstep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Growth Or Bust

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016
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    Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

    “SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Memory Strings And Purse Strings

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
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    We remember what matters to us. God asks us to remember what He has done for us, but our attachment to money competes with that memory. We need to remember what God has done among us and that His mission is for all to experience it. That will loosen ou

    Memory is a very tricky thing. You never know what you will remember and what you will forget. The other day one of my friends told me if he is in a group and he is asked to introduce the members of the group, by the time he gets halfway around the room he is forgetting the names of people he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The New Commandment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2022
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     | 9,356 views

    The New Testament repeatedly tells us to "love one another," but why bother? Why do I constantly need to be reminded?

    A woman once told of her experience as a Church secretary. When she answered the phone she’d say, “Jesus loves you, Sharon speaking. How may I help you?” But one day she got distracted because she was talking to others in the office. When the phone rang she answered: “Sharon loves you, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Extraordinary Man

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 14, 2024
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    We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and able to do what they say are rare. When one is recognized, normally good honest people flock to see them; meet them; seek to find out all they can about them.

    If you heard about or met an extraordinary man, would you be intrigued to hear more about him or desire to meet him? I’m certain many ladies have; you probably married him! We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speak Lord—what Happens When He Whispers?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2022
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    Maybe you've listened to the voice of criticism so long you can't believe anything else about yourself. Or maybe it's the enemies voice of condemnation that speaks lies about who you really are. his I know—If you don't silence those competing voices...

    Speak Lord—What happens when He whispers? 1 Samuel 3:1-10AMP Two Texans went to Minnesota one winter to do some ice fishing. After setting up their tent, they pulled the cord on their chainsaw to cut a hole in the ice. Then they heard a mysterious voice from above saying, “there are no fish under ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
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     | 19,211 views

    This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Mueller avatar

    What Kind Of Father Is God?

    Contributed by Troy Mueller on Jun 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,714 views

    Father's Day sermon June 2016

    What Kind Of Father Is God? Topical Intro – So, today is Father’s Day – a day dedicated to acknowledging, honoring and being thankful for our earthly fathers. Considering that this is the purpose of the day – I would like for you to take a minute and think about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Choices Part 2: Choose Victory Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2016
     | 7,123 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the difference between having success and having victory.

    Choices – Part 2 Choose Victory Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 15:57; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Introduction This is part two of my series “Choices” and I’ve titled this message “Choose Victory.” In part one I shared with you an overview of 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Choices Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 7,696 views

    This message is the first of this series I've titled "Choices". It focus on the choices that we will make in 2016 and how those choices should be made. This message introduces 1 Corinthian 9:24-27 as the foundation Scripture for the series.

    Choices – 1st Sunday 2016 Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Romans 4:21 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Choices.” On Monday of this past week I mailed to each of you (kids included) a personal letter. The letter was addressed to each individual so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Qualified?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    Now we know that Paul is speaking to the Colossians and to us and says that we are qualified and we know what he means. Christians are those who are found qualified or worthy in the sight of God. What then, are we qualified for?

    Are you Qualified? Colossians 1:9-14 Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION I was studying this passage that we will look at today and I have to confess that I kept getting stuck on one word. I would read the passage over and over and each time this word would come up, I would just stare and look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 1)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    Four demands are placed on belivers who desire to win the race of the Christian life.

    Shiloh Bible Church Introduction America is a sports-crazed society. And various cities in the US vie for the honor of being known as the sports city. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Ron Rapoport writes: “The thing I like most about writing sports in Chicago is that there is no off season. Wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Treasure Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    God expects me to be a good steward of my treasure.

    In Ephesians 4:24, Paul speaks that every Christian should endeavor to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." He then describes the kind of changes that should be seen in the life of a growing Christian. One of those changes is that a Christian who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist