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  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Building God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    A call for "regular people" to respond to the challenge to be "builders of God’s kingdom." Principles are drawn from a chapter that most people preaching from Nehemiah will skip over.

    Building God’s Kingdom: Doing the Work of Our Lord Or How To Make a Name for Yourself, When Others Can¡¦t Even Pronounce It. It¡¦s not about you. KEY POINT: It Takes Special People to Do the Work of Our Lord (are you one of those?) Eph 2:10 for we are his workmanship, created for good works in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Present And Involved - A Real Father" Series

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,432 views

    Sermon highlights the importance of fathers being present, involved and speaking positively into the life of their children. Preached on Father's day to challenge fathers to get involved in the life of their children.

    “When Dad Speaks” Central Zion Baptist Church Fathers Day - June, 2012. Mark 1:11-12; Matt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 Salutation – Salute the fathers… commend them for the work they do. General comments….. Speak about the positive aspects of fatherhood. Say: one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whoever Receives The Son Gets Everything

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2013
     | 2,540 views

    A short talk on father's day at a baptism service. Lots of visitors perhaps not sure about the person and message of Jesus so this is a parable-style short challenge for them.

    (Before the Bible Reading) Does anyone feel as if they could really do with a holiday - somewhere warm and exotic with new foods to taste and a new culture and language to inhabit? Well, just in case you’re wondering I’m not about to start giving away free holidays just to get people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,891 views

    This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

    Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Embracing The Future

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,432 views

    After the difficulties of the past and the drudgery of the present, God calls on Israel to embrace their future. For each of us embracing the future can be a great challenge, a new thing is on the way!.

    Subject: Embracing the Future Text: Isaiah 43: 14-21 “Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    God Strengthen Me To Overcome My Temptations Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,574 views

    Jesus is able to help us through all challenges and temptations so even when we fall a thousand times He will help us a thousand times

    *DAY 16 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* Prayer Topic: *GOD STRENGTHEN ME TO OVERCOME MY TEMPTATIONS* Scripture: Matthew 6:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Saint Nicholas And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018
     | 2,900 views

    Let’s take this story as a challenge to become more compassionate to the destitute, and provide for their education, food and shelter so they may grow spiritually, physically and emotionally in Christ.

    Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2018 Beginning any new liturgical season, we try to shake off our slumber and be more present to the Lord whom we worship. We know that we must change so that we can become more like Jesus and Mary, and so we listen to the Word of God with particular attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Waging War Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 5,643 views

    Paul understood that behind his critics was a sinister spirit- Satan. He challenged these rebels. He knew they were influenced by demonic forces (11:3, 13).

    WAGING WAR II CORINTHIANS 10:1-6 INTRODUCTION: We are in a war! The enemy is alive and well (well, not so well). The war is spiritual. Paul found himself in a war. The Judaizers (legalist) had followed Paul into Corinth. They had corrupted the message and challenged the messenger. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living And Loving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    God wants his children to love each other and get along. Nothing is more true, yet nothing more challenging. Philippians helps us here.

    Philippians 2:1-11 What difference has Jesus made in your life? In the first four verses Paul gives us if/then instructions. IF you have these - Spiritual Supplies: Encouragement Comfort Fellowship Tenderness Compassion THEN practice these with one another - Relational ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Participate In The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2013
     | 4,029 views

    The witness of the apostles to the Resurrection challenges us to face the mystery of our own existence and life, and adopt a way of life that would inspire others at our own funerals.

    Monday of Easter Week Gaudium et Spes Fifty-one days. What a difference fifty-one days can make, if Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Jesus Christ permeates those days. Look at the followers of Jesus in the wake of His arrest, torture and execution. They were cowering in a little upper room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Living Life From 9 To 5 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    Being a Christian in the workplace is not easy. We are constantly being tempted and challenged. How can we live life in a way that glorifies God from 9 to 5?

    Living Life from 9 to 5 Ephesians 6:5-9 Lay hands on Paul Intro Slide Have you seen any of these bumper stickers before? Slide I am so poor, I can’t even pay attention I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go On my way to work, please kill me I am sure you have seen many other work or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    Christian Love

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 15, 2020
     | 4,551 views

    How is a church a family? How do we practically show love to one another? Jesus gave us an example and Paul challenges us to live it.

    Christian Love (Rom. 12:9-13) Intro: A. There is a verse that many Christians know, have heard or been preached from the pulpit so frequently, it the meaning has lost its wonder and awe. To put the verse in the context I take you to the night commonly called the Last Supper. But instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah avatar

    Covid-19: The Response Guide For Church Leaders

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,536 views

    In the current challenge, the church must know what to do. This guide provides strategies for managing our members, interactions, and finances in productive ways to increase our relevance.

    PREAMBLE The church has been challenged beyond its capacity in the past few days. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus which first infected people in Wuhan in China at the end of 2019. There are direct and indirect impacts of this phenomenon. People have been infected, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Making Much Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 31, 2021
     | 4,302 views

    Based on 1 Tim. 1:15-17 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the life of Paul & see the characteristics of someone who is making much of Jesus.

    “ARE YOU MAKING MUCH OF JESUS? 1 Tim. 1:15-17 FBCF – 1/31/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who do you know who exemplifies Christ & honors Him with his/her life? - Someone who shows the love of Jesus all the time. - Someone who lives the Gospel & shares the Gospel. - Someone whose aim in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Jesus’ Light Helps Us See Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 2, 2021
     | 2,790 views

    This passage is complicated and challenging. This sermon attempts to cut it down to the four interactions and what is going in each. What's the key to seeing Jesus' light?

    - This is a very challenging passage. There is a lot going on here in general. There are questions and answers that don’t always flow from one another. There are a lot of theological statements that are not easily processed. - When you add it all up, there’s a lot to handle here. I struggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist