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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Race Of Life: Starting Well Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 8,697 views

    A well-lived life requires teamwork, preparation, endurance and focus.

    Starting Well—The Race of Life: Introduction Racing, Dale Earnhardt once said, is life. Well, Earnhardt actually had it backward. Life is a race. Racing to work, racing home, racing to some type of sports practice, racing to recreational activities, racing to church. Racing here ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God, Giants, And Grasshoppers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,014 views

    First Sunday with new media projection and spoke on defeating giants in your life.

    God, Giants, and Grasshoppers Numbers chapter 13:1, 14:6-9 Introduction- Image- God, Giants, Grasshoppers Did I tell you how excited I am to see the great blessing that the Lord has given us and the tremendous amount of hard work by so many to make this happen. 5 years ago this was just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Synergy In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012
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     | 8,432 views

    A glimpse of what happens in Christ Body

    When too much power is concentrated in one person, body, company, organisation or ministry it could necessitate the sudden implementation of drastic changes at times, that could be too sudden. An organisation is like a human body - a personality. There are various parts which are expected to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playing To Win: Get In The Game

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 22, 2012
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    Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. Let’s get in the game and play to win!

    PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “24 Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25 All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Is That Nameless Man?

    Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Dec 23, 2011
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     | 4,205 views

    there is one more person hiding in this Christmas story. – Luke does not mention him directly. We do not know his name either, yet we can see him there quite clearly. He is a well-known person, standing in the background of this sentence: “There was no ro

    We often have a feeling that the people we know, or the events we experience on a regular basis cannot surprise us with anything new and therefore they cannot enrich our lives anymore. Christmas is just like that. Only children can still be amazed by everything that is happening during that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    O Come, O Come, Immanuel

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 2,882 views

    Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

    “O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Keeps The Word !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 1, 2012
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    To glorify Him, who keeps His Word always !!!

    THE WORD KEEPS THE WORD First things first. What is the main purpose of man’s existence on earth? It is to worship God, and to enjoy him forever so says the Westminster Catechism, one of the Revered documents of Christendom. I concur. When it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Olympic Glory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011
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     | 5,199 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

    Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Revival Tarries, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    Successful Christian living requires vision and passion.

    Why Revival Tarries Series, Part 2 Series based on Leonard Ravenhill’s work Why Revival Tarries May 18, 2011 Introduction A There are two things that are indispensable to successful Christian living: vision & passion. 1 When we become serious about planting the cross of Christ in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,637 views

    Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

    HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reach Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,833 views

    We see God reaching out to a foreigner and leading him to faith in Himself. This is the goodness and grace of God. It cannot be earned or be bought.

    God’s grace goes international. Let’s read 2 Kings 5:1-19. God remembers His own and cares for His own, but His own does not mean only the people of Israel. • It refers ultimately to everyone who is willing to acknowledge God, believe and worship Him, as the one and only true God. • So God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preaching The Good New

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,417 views

    Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

    1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Have Run With Footmen...

    Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,647 views

    God has called us to do hard things! Do we walk away from our relationships including our relationship with God because it gets to challenging? Jeremiah 12:5

    Good afternoon, it is so good to be back with you. I am thankful for all that God is doing in my life and in the life of our church. And so it is great to be with you today. Today I want to share a word with you that I believe God has been stirring in my heart for a while but I think that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,648 views

    This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

    Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

    The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal