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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Behind And Before

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 7, 2013
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     | 8,825 views

    New Year's message.

    Behind and Before Philippians 3: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2013
     | 5,304 views

    This message focuses on the rich man who asked Jesus what must he do to inherit eternal life and the widow's mite.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 4 Scriptures: Luke 18:18-25; 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:7 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you two situations Paul addressed as it related to the Gentiles and their relationship to the Law (which they did not have) and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,649 views

    The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

    Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Man Death Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
     | 6,276 views

    We have seen that this knowledge was Disobedience; now we see it brings forth death as God had promised.

    Intro: 1. One morning in 1888 Alfred Noble, inventor of dynamite, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. You see, it was Alfred’s brother that had died and the reporter carelessly reported the death of the wrong brother. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Made The World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,054 views

    What about the God who made the world? 1- The God who made the world wants to be known 2- The God who made the world no longer overlooks ignorance 3- The God who made the world proves Himself convincingly

    INTRO.- ILL.- BANG! BANG! The Big Bang Theory - The Big Bang theory is an effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of our universe. Discoveries in astronomy and physics have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that our universe did in fact have a beginning. Prior to that moment there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
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     | 9,444 views

    Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

    How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 66,317 views

    This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

    The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,744 views

    We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Olympians Respect God's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 4,181 views

    Spiritual Olympian, with a ’go for the goal’ mindset, respect God’s discipline.

    Title: Olympians Respect God’s Discipline Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, respect God’s discipline. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,304 views

    The prophet Zephaniah points us to the meaning of spiritual renewal

    Today I want to begin with a question. How long has it been since you have felt God nudging you to follow him more closely? Some of you may have committed your life to Christ many years ago and you haven’t thought much about it since. Others may be struggling right now with the question of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Insights Into Successfl Parenting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

    “Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Do You Want To Be A Duck Or Eagle?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,917 views

    Being all that God wants you to be!

    Don’t Give up on yourself Isaiah 40:31 Do you want to be a Duck or Eagle? Harvey Mackay was waiting in line for a taxi at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing Harvey noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie and freshly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

    It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Complaints In A Healthy Way

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    The church consists of people, and at some stage in a growing church complaints and differences of opinion will occur. This sermon explores the biblical approach to handling complaints.

    As I read the New Testament one of things that becomes clear is that God knows that although He wants us to be living together in harmony, that we will struggle. So He gives us guidance, such as that found in Colossians 3:13-15 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Mitchell avatar

    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational