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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Pick A Side

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021
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    As the world grows ever darker, there will be more and more pressure to capitulate to it's demands. As those who profess faith in Jesus Christ it is essential that we follow Him.

    Pick a Side Text: 1 Kings 1:1-9 Well good morning everyone. I want to thank you all once again for having me fill in for Pastor Tony. It’s always a privilege to be here with you all, and I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with you this morning. We’re going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Horizontal Shift Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2021
     | 1,857 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus Christ demands us to surrender in two directions: vertically toward God and then horizontally to serve fellow citizens of the Kingdom. We cannot choose just one.

    The Horizontal Shift (Romans 12:3-8) 1.A customer walked into my clothing shop and asked to see the pants that were advertised in the paper that day. “We don’t have an ad in the paper today,” I told her. She insisted I was wrong, so I got a copy of the paper, and we went through it, eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Work Hard Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,941 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Your Life Matter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,482 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Place Is Too Small

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 21, 2025
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    Sometimes God's blessing creates beautiful problems that require faithful responses, while other times success can lead to spiritual complacency that demands honest restoration.

    The Place Is Too Small 2 Kings 6:1-6 Introduction There comes a moment in every believer's life, in every ministry, and in every congregation when we must honestly assess where we are and where God is calling us to go. Sometimes we find ourselves in seasons of growth that demand expansion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Earls avatar

    The Follower Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 34,483 views

    This Sermon deals with the issue of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Jesus demanded more of his true followers, than to just follow for the "loaves and fishes". He demans our complete devotion.

    A Follower of Jesus Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-27; 57-62. Introduction: What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it take in order to follow him? What are the requirements for be one of His? Does have your name on the roll at a church make you a follower of Christ? Does being ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    Heavenly Provisions For High Expectations

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    How do we reconcile the gulf between where God is demanding we be, and how far our own ability will get us. The answer for this is found in God’s word!

    “Heavenly Provision to meet High Expectations,” Text: Romans 1:16-17 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled “Heavenly Provision To Meet High Expectations.” I started out with a title simple called “Expectations,” but the more I worked on it, the more I realized that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    Jesus demonstrated the source of His power in His time alone with the Father. Even Jesus faced the challenge of focus hijacking. This message deals with maintaining your focus in the face of others demands.

    Maintaining Focus Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 Mark 1:35 (HCSB) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there. A Pattern to Follow * Very early in the morning • Before the demands of the day • Sacrificing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quit Dabbling In Sin!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    Just as God demanded the Israelites to cast off the jewelry that they brought with them from Egypt, He commands us today to get rid of the former bad habits and sins in our life.

    GET RID OF THE BAD HABITS (SIN) God brought His people to the border of the land of blessing in verse one. In verse two, God promises to fulfill his promise, but without the exceptional delight of His presence, rather sending them in with an angel. In verse three, God proclaims their sin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    When A Nation Divorces God

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Costly Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,653 views

    Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.

    Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Stires avatar

    A Genuine Encounter With God

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 21, 2010
     | 9,848 views

    A genuine encounter with God demands that we be honest with where we are in our relationship with God. When we are in that right relationship we will according to Jack Hayford experience five types of worship.

    A Genuine Encounter with God Exodus 3 Matthew 7:20-28 Introduction: Several years ago I attended a Promise Keeper event in Indianapolis, Indiana along with several men from the church I was Pastoring. I suppose there were over 50,000 men in that Sports Dome for a Promise Keeper conference. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    There Is One Lord Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 17, 2023
     | 1,647 views

    What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the middle of other important work?

    Alba 4-16-2023 THERE IS ONE LORD Ephesians 4:5 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Lord” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Damien Saylor avatar

    The Sinking Soul

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jan 4, 2020
     | 2,288 views

    God gives us moments where we must choose to follow Him. Let’s compare them to the moment our hearts sink, & the answer is demanded, fight or flight.

    Sermon - The Sinking Soul - I sat back & reflected on what generally happens before a great revival takes place. - Usually tragedy, or an unforeseen event takes place first. Then people recognize God, & return. - It very much mirrors the feeling you get, right before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Christ, In Thy Mercy, Save Thou Me!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2018
     | 2,731 views

    He will faithfully forgive us when we ask. But if when Nero demands we drop the incense in prayer to the emperor, if we deny Christ is Lord, then He must deny us.

    Thursday of 9th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution St. Paul wrote the second letter to bishop Timothy during his final imprisonment. Here he calls himself a “criminal,” probably because the cruel emperor Nero had made profession of faith in Christ a capital crime. It is likely that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic