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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Alpha Male Or Child Of God

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

    Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Middle Man

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,411 views

    Avoid them by any means necessary! They drive up the cost. The dreaded “middle man”! However, there is one “middle man” that you can’t afford to bypass.

    “Middle-Man” Text: Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin Is Creepy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,564 views

    Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

    Sin is creepy! Series: Hey Jude! part 1 Open with video clip: You tube “What is Sin??” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcSFWimRzY Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,192 views

    Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

    Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin, Thats The Way It Goes! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

    Sin, That’s The Way It Goes!- Jude part 1 Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives. Introduction: Opening thought of were this sermon idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,609 views

    The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him

    The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dangerous Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,725 views

    To be a follower of Christ is almost certain to be costly. Many turn from following Christ because they fear what it may cost. They are willing to be religious, but hesitate to embrace discipleship. We are called to embrace dangerous discipleship.

    “When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So, the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    With: The Draw Bridge

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020
     | 2,020 views

    The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

    WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    "i Will Proclaim The Truth" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 24, 2020
     | 2,822 views

    The Bible says that both people and society will grow more wicked as the time approaches for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. The preacher is to face this with the soul-convicting, life transforming power of the Word and Spirit, no matter the cost.

    Anyone who makes the ridiculous statement that the Bible is merely a human book, and nothing more than a collection of inspiring stories has let others do their thinking for them, mimicking someone else's skepticism, or have claimed to have read it to end up condemning what it says about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Sell Out

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025
     | 2,605 views

    Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

    Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Fearless Parenting

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012
     | 6,569 views

    Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

    Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested Faith

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    A sermon that considers what it means to count it all joy when you face all kind of trials. contains quite a bit on william Carey - didn’t use it all but thought it may be a useful resource so have left it in

    Tested Faith. I’d always heard this belief attributed to the supposed fact that Mondays and Fridays had the highest rates of employee absenteeism among auto workers, therefore you didn’t want to buy a car manufactured on those days because some of the assembly steps might have been skipped or too ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What's Inside?

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    In a culture obsessed with diets it seems that everyone’s obsessed with what goes inside because it effects how we look on the outside. The Pharisees weren’t much different. But Jesus said it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

    What’s Inside? Mark 7:1-8; 14-23 Move 1 – Swallowed Penny Story - I’ll never forget it. I might have been eight years old when one day my parents told us to sit still while they ran into the store to grab something. The same guidelines always applied when we were told to remain in the van: we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    A Family Legacy Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,157 views

    One of the most important responsibilities as your pastor is to help you leave a legacy that lasts; to make your life count for something more than the possessions you accumulate; to live in such a way that this world is changed because you touched som

    Jokes: An elderly gentleman was having a great time at a senior citizen’s seminar when a young woman asked him what kind of plans he had for the future. The 75 year old man said, “Honey, at my age, I don’t even buy green bananas.” George Burns, an expert on growing old, said you know your getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist