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  • Michael Martin avatar

    Things To Do Before I Die

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,093 views

    I have accomplished a lot of physical things, but there are some Spiritual things I’d like to do, before I die!

    (Psalm 39:1-13) "O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more." The Psalmist asks God to give him strength to accomplish these things before "I go hence, and be no more." (v. 13) In other words, these are things he wants to do before he dies. I have a running list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be A Good Steward Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,162 views

    Committing to being a good steward of all that God has entrusted into our care.

    I Will Be A Good Steward Introduction: Apart from our Lord, it is hard to think of historical figures whose dying words were, "It is accomplished!" Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving God Your Time Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 48,231 views

    The first Stewardship sermon preached during our Stewardship campaign. God wants Christians to be good stewards of their time.

    Stewardship Series #1 “Giving God Your Time” Psalm 90:12 Time is the heritage of every person. Whether a king or street sweeper, an astronomer or truck driver, a business tycoon or grocery clerk, each of us has the same number of hours. Many necessities and opportunities demand much of our day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Giving God Your Talents Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,494 views

    Sermon #2 in a Stewardship series. Talks about givign back to God the gifts that He has blessed us with

    Stewardship Series #2 “Giving God Your Talents” Romans 12:3-8 I had a grandmother that couldn’t carry as “tune in a pail.” Neither my mother or father ever preached a message. My sister cannot play any musical instruments. To my knowledge I have never had a relative that was a head of state, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
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    Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

    A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Garment

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

    Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    T-E-A-M

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,006 views

    We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

    T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Everything In Time" Ecc Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

    “Everything in Time!” Ecclesiastes pt. 4 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up with: Better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,118 views

    Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Lose Your Marbles Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    A sermon to encourage the congregation to strive for God’s dreams in their lives and not sell out to their fears or settle for second best.

    DON’T LOSE YOUR MARBLES! PROVERBS 13:12 HOPE FOR TODAY SERIES PASTOR JIM BOHRER September 30, 2007 INTRO: HOOK One of the most exciting, fun, and imaginative movies I have ever watched has been HOOK. Where Robin Williams plays Peter Panning (a man who has bought into the conventional vision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abundant Life With A Capital "L"

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 19, 2007
     | 2,395 views

    God offers us abundant life through our commitment to him. He has committed himself to us. Our job is to commit to him through our prayers, presence, gifts, and service.

    Abundant Life with a Capital “L” Luke 9:18-27 November 18, 2007 Today is Thanksgiving Sunday; a day when we stop and intentionally remember how blessed we have been by God. On this coming Thursday, we will do what our American ancestors have done since before we were even a nation: we will feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk This Way

    Contributed by W F on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    What Jesus reveals about the future through this parable ought to change the way you walk through this life.

    In his Parable of the Talents, Jesus gives us a glimpse of the future, a glimpse at what will happen on the last day of world history and the first day of eternity. This glimpse at the first day of eternity is significant because most of the world – and many Believers too – have lost their eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,852 views

    An Usher’s Anniversary Message

    Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,728 views

    Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational