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  • William Neel avatar

    Run,run, Run!

    Contributed by William Neel on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 27,811 views

    God wants us to run the race of faith to victory

    RUN, RUN, RUN! Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION I don’t know who the author of Hebrews is, but I think that he would be right at home in front of a big screen television watching the Superbowl next Sunday, that is if he had not already purchased tickets. Why? Take a look at the first few verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bigger Ain't Always Better

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    This sermon helps us realize that God’s way is not always the way we think it should be.

    Turn with me to II Kings 5. This is a familiar story to many. It is one of those stories I remember from Sunday school when I was a kid. I always thought this was a story of healing, and it is to a degree, but it is more a story of faith and obedience. It’s a story about relying on God and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "But..."

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    So many times we say, "I will, but..." This little three letter word has a profound impact on our spiritual lives.

    The word "but", occurring more than 3800 times in the Bible, is used as a conjunction that marks opposition in passing from one thought or topic to another. It is often used to indicate an exception. It is used to mean "excluding the fact that"; "save that"; "were it not that" or "unless". This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Crowns And A Laurel Leaf

    Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,878 views

    We run the race to obtain three incorruptible crowns, the crowns of righteousness, glory and life. The world runs the race to obtain a laurel leaf, corruptible crown.

    THREE CROWNS AND A LAUREL LEAF 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Compete According To The Rules Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

    Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Greatest Giver

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 22, 2012
     | 6,413 views

    In spite of all the ways we give, we can never be the greatest giver. That place is held by God alone.

    She was born in 1910 and was one of the most highly respected women in the world. Her home was Macedonia, and she was of Albanian ancestry. In 1928, she went to Ireland to join the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some six weeks later, she was on her way to India as a teacher. She studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 4,118 views

    WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

    WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restoring Our First Passion

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,143 views

    Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

    1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #1 - Faith Matters Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013
     | 4,580 views

    A series on Theology and how it's relevant for today. This message asks "Does it really matter WHAT I believe?"

    Easter Sunday THE ONE THING: I can face life or death with courage if I know Jesus is risen. The point of the jelly beans: What you believe ________________________. He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    But God

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    We hear about grace all the time in church, but what is the purpose of grace? What does grace show us? Through grace we see our past, present and future in the kingdom of God.

    Introduction: When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Jonadab Who? The Unfamiliar Backstory To Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,804 views

    A look at the obscure Old Testament daddy Jonadab, and the blessing given to his descendents.

    Introduction: A Opening Illustration B Jonadab lived in a period of Israel’s history that should ring familiar with modern America & Western Church. 1 King Ahab & his queen, Jezebel, had turned the nation of Israel away from the God of their fathers, steering it down a course of perversion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of His Great Mercy - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 28, 2011
     | 3,857 views

    We seek to more fully understand the gospel of great mercy that our compassionate and gracious God has revealed to us in the Holy Scriptures. He is slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness, He is love, and the embodiment of forgiveness, grace,

    Dakota Community Church March 27, 2011 The Gospel of His Great Mercy - 1 Ephesians 2:4-6 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

    Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    What Brings Us Together Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,257 views

    We find unity within the church as we gather around the cross. Sermon designed to immediately precede the observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    <>We have different likes and dislikes. ------Some folks like coffee, others don’t. ------Some folks prefer Coca Cola, others opt for Pepsi products. ------Some like “active” vacations (skiing, motorcycle touring, camping; others prefer more rest and relaxation. ------Some prefer fruit as a treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Table Manners And Christian Ethos

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Table Manners and Christian Ethos

    Luke 14:1-7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed