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  • No More Excuses: Embrace Your Calling thumbnail

    No More Excuses: Embrace Your Calling SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 919 views

    The world may not see the fruits of our faith because we, like Moses, are hiding and making excuses instead of taking action. God often asks us to undertake challenging tasks. Will we trust Him? Do we respond with faith or excuses when God calls?

    Last week, we heard a powerful message about faith and works. The pastor challenged us with the question, "Where's your fruit, Church?" Today, we will delve deeper into this question by examining Moses' response to God's call in Exodus chapter 3. Are there things holding us back from being as ...read more

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    Invest Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,053 views

    Believe that you have something that is unique, that you must contribute for His cause, through faith, and be rewarded.

    Big Idea: Believe that you have SOMETHING that is UNIQUE, that you can CONTRIBUTE for His cause, through FAITH, and be REWARDED. If you were asked at the end of your life, “Was it worthwhile?” how would you answer it? • How do you really measure whether your life is worthwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 3,610 views

    it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

    PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing Done God's Way Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,349 views

    Part 5 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of sharing your faith in a relational manner.

    Being the Church Part 5: Witnessing Done God’s Way Scripture: Acts 8:25-40 Icebreaker: When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sharpening Your Hearing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010
     | 6,506 views

     This week I want to continue on sharpening our hearing. Last week we discussed that as Christians, we must sharpen our hearing by opening ourselves up to the Word of God. Meditation on the Word builds your faith and faith comes by hearing, by t

    Introduction  This week I want to continue on sharpening our hearing. Last week we discussed that as Christians, we must sharpen our hearing by opening ourselves up to the Word of God. Meditation on the Word builds your faith and faith comes by hearing, by the Word of God.  When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,924 views

    How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

    Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sharing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 30, 2016
     | 6,098 views

    When we open our mouths about our faith; the love of Jesus should come out. Not religious speak but honest heart felt truth the kind of truth that made you want to trust Jesus with your soul.

    Message: For several weeks we have talked about sharing things; our spiritual gifts, our time, our resources and our treasure. But the most difficult thing that Christians find hard to share today is their faith. It is strange that the one thing most Christians have an abundance of is the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Consistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 296 views

    God honours those who believe Him against all odds. Your consistent faith builds spiritual strength and positions you for divine intervention. Even when the answers delay, don’t quit. God is faithful.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:35-39 Supporting Texts: James 1:6-8, Luke 18:1-8, Romans 4:20-21, Mark 11:22-24, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: Faith is not just a one-time act; it is a lifestyle. Many begin their journey of faith with zeal and passion but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 16, 2013
     | 5,088 views

    The council fathers get specific about how we can help the poor.

    Monday of 1st Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes You Shall Love Your Neighbor One of the great heresies of modern time is a subtle one based on the notion of sola fide or “faith alone.” That was Martin Luther’s great mistake, of course. The only place in the NT where we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith To Put God First Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,231 views

    God is not an overbearing master. He is our loving Father. Have faith to put him first in your life.

    A new NHL season has started. What does that mean for you? That depends. Are you a die-hard fan or a fair-weather fan? I’m a fair-weather fan. I watched more games the year the Oilers made their Stanley Cup run than the other nine years I’ve been here put together. As a fair-weather fan I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Your Prison Purify PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 655 views

    This sermon explores how perseverance, purification, and patience are vital in our faith journey, transforming trials into triumphs through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, both in body and spirit, we are reminded of the sacred fellowship that binds us together. We are not just a congregation; we are a family, united by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus ...read more

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    When Dirty Politics Are Played

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

    WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having An Upward Outlook When You're Down Under

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    All of us go through adversities, failures, and dilemmas. But we cannot allow our circumstances to dictate to us what we see. We must let our up-look develop our outlook.

    When he was 7 years old his family was forced out of their home, and he had to go to work to support them. At the age of 9 his mother died. At the age of 22, he lost his job as a store clerk. He wanted to go to law school, but his education was not good enough. At the age of 23, he went into debt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025
     | 175 views

    This is the 8th talk and final in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how true identity is formed—rooted in a relationship with God. It invites participants to reject old, harmful messages and embrace a new identity shaped by God's love.

    Trauma and Transformation - "Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity" This is the 8th and final talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reigniting Your Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,530 views

    This message is about getting reigniting for God, filled and overflowing with faith, hope, and love. Everyone is experiencing difficult times that sometimes taken our breath away. And what we need is that divine spark from God to get ourselves reignited to move forward in faith and in hope.

    Reigniting Your Life Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HArX_wEUoFs In last week’s message we looked at our need to have our lives reset back to God’s original design or setting, and then we looked at how that reset happens. At the end I gave a series of steps, and in the last step we ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare