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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Rock Like Our God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014
     | 7,707 views

    Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

    No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson #19 Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2019
     | 5,017 views

    Although Timothy’s visit was delayed, “Epaphroditus” was to go immediately, taking with him the epistle Paul was writing.

    Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #19 Title: Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:25-28, NIV) (25) But I think it is necessary to send back to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 30,473 views

    Pride is more than bragging... it’s seeing ourselves in God’s spot.

    SE111702 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3. Humility INTRO: I’M NOT GOD Vince Lombardi - one of the greatest coaches in NFL history - apparently had an large ego. One day he came home to bed after a great win but wife was already asleep. When his feet touched her legs she said, God, your feet are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Gave At The Office Series

    Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    Find the joy in giving that the Philippian church discovered.

    I Gave At The Office Philippians 4:10-23 I have on the platform today some items that will help us with today’s topic. When you see this red bucket, what do you think of? You probably think of someone standing outside a store during the Christmas season ringing a bell. What does that person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Parental Guidance Slumps To Parental Negligence

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    This is a strong call to the parents in the home who are raising children. I used this as a baby dedication message.

    Genesis 33:17-20 KJV And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. [18] And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Go Of Self Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    We are called to let go of our self. This is a sermon on Lordship.

    Let Go of Self Introduction: I heard a story about a group that went white water rafting on a particularly dangerous stretch of river. The raft came to a spot known as “the hole,” where a powerful whirlpool threatened to spin and spill the raft. Sure enough the raft overturned and everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 4 - All Brand New Again And Again Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Jesus really wants you to have abundant life, but how can we get there?

    Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 4) - All Brand New Again and Again Titus 3:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 26, 2007 *Doug Whitt and his bride Sylvia had an unusual and embarrassing experience on their honeymoon. They got to the fancy hotel in the early hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    Stay put in marriage.

    Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,499 views

    This concept of future glory in relation to present suffering becomes the theme of our present passage. The afflictions which we are call on to endure are not only consistent to being a child of God but may come because we are a child of God. But they co

    ROMANS 8: 18-25-27 THE HOPE OF GLORY [2 Corinthians 4:15-18] The preceding verse introduced the thought of participating in the suffering of Christ so that we may participate in the glory of Christ (8:17). This concept of future glory in relation to present suffering becomes the theme of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Portion Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 245 views

    What is the necessary, good thing in our relationship with Jesus?

    I have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Promotion: From The Pit To The Palace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 41,168 views

    Waiting is one of our greatest challenges. Our timetable is usually not the same as God's. God has a lot to teach us during our waiting periods. Let's see how God used the waiting period to grow Joseph.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went shopping with his wife at a local department store. 1. They purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. 2. As the man was waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping he dragged the luggage and cooler with him to the shoe department ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Certain Man Was Sick..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    Just because God delays in answering our prayers doesn’t mean we have been denied!

    "A Certain Man Was Sick..." Dr. E. Winson Butler St. John 11:1-6 Introduction I. illus. I can remember her words as if it were just yesterday when she spoke. My Grandmother (Lil Granny as we called her), said to us during one of those low periods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Costly Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2016
     | 11,462 views

    If you want to truly worship God, obey without delay, give without limits, and receive without fail.

    Dad was driving his family home from church one Sunday when he heard his 16-year-old son saying, “The sermon was boring today.” His sister chimed in. “Yea, could you believe how the pastor stumbled over the reading of the Scripture?” she said. Mother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Standing On The Promises Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,116 views

    God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays are not denials. Keep on trusting and believing in Him.

    REF NO: 023 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 21:22, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." BACKGROUND: God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic