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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    More Opportunities

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013
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    Paul gives us more opportunities.

    Opportunity To Work Verse 4-5-But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another (NKJV) Verse 4-5-Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Heard God's Calling? Have You Answered?

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Sep 13, 2013
     | 6,189 views

    God still appears to us, and He still calls us in many ways. While it is hard to hear Him calling above the din of the world's chatter, He is calling, and He is visible for those who have eyes to see.

    In the earliest church, there wasn't a single member who had a financial need for long because, whenever a need arose, the wealthier members sold a piece of their land and gave the proceeds to the church. This ministry of grace (Acts 4) appears to have been commonplace... but the only man mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Responding To God's Call Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 27,425 views

    A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

    PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A Worthy Laborer Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,692 views

    How can we be laborers for God who will one day be worthy of a reward? Our text gives us a clear and concise answer.

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Introduction: 1. This is Labor Day weekend. This is a holiday set aside to honor the working class in our society. I think that’s a great idea! 2. Work is a biblical principle, and the concept of work was instituted by God before Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus And His Surprising Teachings About Service Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,452 views

    We all want to feel like we matter in some way, and sometimes that can take the form of “other people do not matter.” Jesus taught that everyone matters. Success in his eyes is very different from the world’s view of success.

    Jesus’ Surprising Teachings About Service (Mark 9:33-50) 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
     | 4,622 views

    Living below your inheritance.

    A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2017
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     | 27,201 views

    Trust in the Lord and serve Him! (Wagoner, OK, High School Baccalaureate)

    Trust in the Lord May 14, 2017 Wagoner High School Baccalaureate First Assembly of God, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Trust in the Lord and serve Him! Focus Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: It has been a few decades since I sat where you sit; on the cusp of beginning a new chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They That Wait Upon The Lord

    Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018
     | 53,202 views

    God's faithfulness to those who patiently serve Him.

    They That Wait Upon The Lord Isa. 40:28-31 “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Depression & Burnout Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 12,302 views

    Part 4 from the series Elijah

    Elijah #4 Today we’re wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. If you have your Bibles, open up to I Kings, chapter 19. I don’t know if you heard the story about Beethoven’s funeral. They were standing at the gravesite, and the pastor is preaching the funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Masters Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022
     | 4,188 views

    No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are directly contrary to one another: otherwise, if they were the same or both agreed, both might be served, but this is rarely the case and seldom done.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:24 (Two Masters) 24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Washing Feet And A Kingdom Of Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2021
     | 3,066 views

    This passage gives us the dynamic example of Jesus washing feet. How can Jesus lay aside the traditional power structures to be able to live like that? The answer is in this passage.

    PETER'S EMPHATIC "NO": Peter was deeply offended by Christ’s offer because he was still thinking of a traditional power structure. - John 13:6-10a. - The disciples were still expecting the inaugural of a traditional kingdom. - Rome was going to be overthrown, the Jewish nation was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Circle Component #2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021
     | 2,048 views

    Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

    Circle Check Pt. 3 - Circle Component 2 I. Introduction We can't escape the fact that our entire world revolves around circles. Our entertainment is built on them. Even our games are built around them. Ring around the rosies. Pocket full of posies. What is a posey? Duck, Duck Goose Musical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wasted And Unused Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 4, 2025
     | 107 views

    I wrote this devotional to share at our deacon meeting because many of the men take their name OFF of the ballot when we choose who will be deacons.

    Wasted & Unused Gifts This devotional looks at a parable we’ve all heard; the one where the servant buries the one talent his master gave him. Our Master, God Almighty, has given us many talents & abilities to use in the upbuilding of His Kingdom. Are we using them or hiding them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hole Help Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,653 views

    Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

    Help Wanted Pt. 1 - Hole Help I. Introduction In September 2021, economists projected 500,000 new jobs were created, but just 194,000 were filled. The driving factor is a massive labor shortage. In five of the last six months before September, job openings hit new record highs. But, despite these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Introduction: Yes, Trust And Obey Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,344 views

    Words of discipline and spirituality.

    A. INTRODUCTION: 10 TRANSFORMING WORDS 1. Words of Discipline - Outward ? Now – Opportunity’s Door ? Barriers – To Strengthen ? Roots – Growth in Character ? Vision – To See Yourself ? Purpose – Anchor of Determination 2. Words of Spirituality - Inward ? Indwelling – Presence ? Walking - Daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist