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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,590 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Myths Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,401 views

    This is the second in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “The MYTHS” Purpose living for a New Year - #2 of 4 Jerry Watts MATT 16:13-19 • Shortly after I became your pastor I took a trip to Saddleback for 2 conferences in one week. One conference was “Preaching for Life-Change” and the other was “The Purpose-Driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 4,866 views

    All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

    Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 14, 2014
     | 6,770 views

    How we understand God affects how we see time.

    What Time is It? Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Many of us “baby boomers” can still remember the song sung by the Byrd’s, “To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn written in the 1960’s in which the poem the Preacher writes here is the prominent text. Pete Seeger, who adopted the words for the lyrics for the song was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
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     | 3,794 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Great Opportunity Lurks When The Stones Are Flying

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 6,041 views

    Can we see a difference in dedication and commitment? What will we do when we face difficult situations? The rocks are flying? Duck?

    THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO BE A REAL TEST OF RELIGION IS WHEN THE STONES ARE FLYING STAND STILL. HOW CAN I STAND STILL... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THE CHICKEN AND THE PIG WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST... THE CHICKEN SAID I VOTE FOR BACON AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Benefits Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 15,483 views

    We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Reylourd Reyes avatar

    Career: The Rat Race We All Are In Series

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Dec 5, 2014
     | 7,908 views

    Things that keep us offtrack. Dealing with stress and maintaining our ultimate focus in life.

    Hi! Good morning everyone! In behalf of the Life Hope Community, I would like to welcome you all to our gathering today. And it is my prayer that all of you are well despite of the bad or bed weather today. For those of you who have bee with us these past weeks, I’m pretty sure that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Overview Of God's Will

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 8, 2014
     | 3,893 views

    Discovering the whole will of God to humanity.

    Read Isaiah 46:9-11 ESV As we grow close in our experience with Him, His Will unfolds in His perfect timing! In this lesson, we will try to explain what the whole will of God is, just in a three statement. I. God's will is Decreed. • This is so known as Providential Will of God. It cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 9, 2014
     | 4,308 views

    Three (3) Divine ways in knowing God's Will 1. Divine Dedication 2. Divine Isolation 3. Divine Transformation

    Read Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV In order to do God's will we must first know his will. In order to have real satisfaction, rest, and contentment in the Christian life -- and there is no true rest outside the Christian life -- we must have the full assurance that we are doing the will of God. The soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seasons Of Testing Are Coming

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,122 views

    There are many issues in life we must learn to face. To be tested is an age old problem? Do we want people that have never faced a test? Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

    THE TESTING TIMES ARE COMING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST ARE COMING... A. TEST: TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, EXAMINATION, trail of a person or things qualities, try severely, access, appraise, B. AS GOD'S PEOPLE WE MUST LEARN TO: 1. EXPECT TEST 2. APPRECIATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Presence

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,051 views

    Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Difference In Our Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013
     | 8,558 views

    How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

    Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012
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     | 3,512 views

    2 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

    PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--II—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Yesterday Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. *As a young teenager I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God's Love For Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 11,256 views

    Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

    God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene