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  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

    Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 40,279 views

    An overview of 2 Timothy and Paul’s call to stand up and stand firm for the gospel.

    Stand Up For Jesus 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO An old song from our hymnals provides a fitting backdrop for 2 Timothy. Listen to the words written in 1858 by George Duffield, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Five Crowns Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 44,592 views

    This is a simple study concerning crowns. We have the possibility of receiving several different crowns in heaven. These are those crowns.

    The Five Crowns 1Thes 2:19; 1 Cor 9:25; 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4 Introduction The Bible talks about five different crowns that are rewards to the faithful Christian. I had a deacon one time that said "I don’t like talk about rewards, crowns and the like; I am not serving the Lord for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

    The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008
     | 4,226 views

    In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

    Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,682 views

    Failure to confess and forsake the attitude of envy will destroy us. Envy is perhaps the most deadly sin of all.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy --I Samuel 18:5-9 and I Peter 2:1-3 I have to personally remind myself when it comes to this fourth deadly sin I “have stopped preaching and gone to meddling,” for envy or jealousy has been my personal, besetting sin since childhood and youth. Now every sermon I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Servants Of God Are We

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,720 views

    As a Christian and a disciple of Christ, we are also servants that carry a message.

    There was a song I learned many, many years ago. A song I still remember today. Since I am one of the worlds worst singers I will quote the song in the poem format: Oh, we are the Pathfinder’s strong A servant of God are we Faithful as we march along In truth and purity A message to tell to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    An Exposition of Luke 7:36-50

    A legend that says long ago, there lived a chieftain, known not only as a strong warrior but also a wise leader who gave his people laws which guided every aspect of life. He enforced these laws strictly, and had a reputation for uncompromising justice. One day it came to the leader’s attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2008
     | 3,723 views

    From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, we know the King of kings! And He wants us to know about His Kingdom.

    Understanding the Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3 Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Game Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,430 views

    Esther, Pt. 3

    THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Healing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    We often live with a distorted view of who we are, even after coming to Christ. But who does God say we are?

    Introduction I. Did you ever notice those words that are written on the outside mirror of your car? A. On many of those mirrors are the words to the effect, “Objects may be closer than they appear.” B. What those words are saying is that 1. “This mirror gives a distorted view of reality” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 16,135 views

    God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    Giving As A Group - Part Four Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Dec 4, 2007
     | 3,957 views

    Does God care about how we give as a group? Shouldn’t giving focus on what I give? After all, it’s up to me as to what I decide to give and how to give it, right? But does the Bible ever address “group giving?”

    Intro - John Young moved into an apartment tower in Chicago. The apartments had seen better days. All the colors had faded, the maintenance had been neglected and the mood of the place was downright ugly. It was just a real rough part of town. One of the things John noticed was that hardly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive A Refreshing Vision From God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,170 views

    How to put yourself in line to be visited by God with a refreshing new vision for your life!

    Today we’re completing our series on Second Chances. We’ve been digging deeper into the Word of God to find out more about how God’s character as a wonderful Heavenly Father who gives us a multitude of opportunities to live life to the fullest! One of the big factors in taking advantage of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist