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Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

based on 28 ratings

| 8,367 views

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Family Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

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Making a family is not just about getting married, make love and have babies, etc...

I was already on holiday from college and yet working full-time. I had this week off from work (2nd Aug 2008 - 10th Aug 2008). rather than slacking at home, I decided to go to my friend's (Claire and Bryce) place in Somerset (3 - 4 hours on the bus from London). they have 2 kids - boys (Ethan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Collect The Left Overs - John 6:12

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

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After feeding 5,000 men without counting women and children, Jesus asked His disciples to collect the leftovers. What for? Although children were not counted among the 5,000, this youngster (child) food (fish and breads) fed the crowd.

John 6:12 Let us read the Word of God together in Jesus' name! How much did you pay to God for giving you the air that you breathe today? Did you think about the fact that you are only alive because the air is given to you freely? This air is extremely expensive and valuable but we have it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs Of Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

| 7,755 views

BECAUSE WE CAN COUNT ON GOD, OUR HEART SHOULD OVERFLOW WITH SONGS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: BECAUSE WE CAN COUNT ON GOD, OUR HEART SHOULD OVERFLOW WITH SONGS OF JOY I. (:1-5) SONGS OF JOY ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS BECAUSE GOD IS DEPENDABLE A. VARIETY OF EXPRESSION OF JOY 1. Variety of Nature of Expression Songs of Joy Praise Give Thanks Sing a New Song Shout of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Last Day On Earth

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 14, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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This sermon is about making each day count for something, because our days are numbered.

LAST DAY ON EARTH Text: Revelation 21:1-6 I remember the days of writing term papers in school on the type writer. Yes, you could cut and paste, but you had to literally cut and paste. You had to use white out. You had to learn to try to make as few mistakes as possible when your correction ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Standing With The People Of God?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,066 views

Being counted as one of the Lord’s chosen requires more than just words.

Title: Are you standing with the people of God? 2,550 years ago a book was written that recorded how God used a young woman to prevent the annihilation of His people. That book is called the Book of Esther and it’s a book that contains the story of a people known as the Jews who were being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 11,657 views

This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallelujah Anyhow!

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jun 6, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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No matter what comes your way, count it all joy because God is in control.

Hallelujah Anyhow! James 1:1-3 As Christians we should learn to rejoice. Even our bad days are blessings if we look at it through God’s eyes. Because even though the devil means things for bad the God I serve can turn it around for good. Brothers and sisters, one thing we need to keep in mind ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Being Controversial

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,105 views

We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

“go For The Gold!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013

| 4,959 views

If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Citizen In Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

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The sixth and final message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Today is our last Sunday to hear and think about the Six Pillars of Character counts with our kids present. And kids I am glad to have had you present these past six weeks and I also hope that you have learned some helpful things about these six character qualities. Today our discussion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Frivolity Of Prosperity

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015

based on 1 rating

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To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2021

based on 2 ratings

| 6,465 views

First Kings 2:1-11 teaches us to make our lives count.

Scripture Today we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” This is our 57th lesson on the life of David. David became God’s king of his kingdom on earth. He ruled well for a time but, sadly, fell into sin. His kingdom declined but God had promised that his kingdom would last forever (cf. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Old Are You?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025

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A long life without impact is meaningless. We must not just count our years but ensure our years count. Like Enoch, we must walk with God, influence our generation, and leave a legacy that glorifies God.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 5:22-24 "And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24, Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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