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  • Tim May avatar

    To Have It All You Must Have The Attitude Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 3, 2015
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     | 4,334 views

    If you want to go up in the world then you need to be willing to kneel down.

    INTRODUCTION: I did something touristy yesterday and if you ask my family they will tell you it is not something I normally like to do. I like to keep a low profile. I don’t like people to think I get really excited about something. I don’t stand in lines for autographs - unless I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Morals

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 1, 2015
     | 6,888 views

    There are certain traits that should characterize a believer who serves the Lord. We are to obey him in doing good works, so others can see God’s love and kindness through us. We are to teach God’s word with passion and conviction.

    If our lives ended today, how would those around us assess our contribution to our fellow man? Our example leaves an impression on others. With God’s help, it will be one of love, faith and purity of life. The book of Titus captures the pattern God gave for every believer and the direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Graciousness Spectrum Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2014
     | 3,634 views

    We humans and yes, we believers, are not all good or bad, black or white. We exist on a spectrum; at one end is Christlikeness, graciousness, truth, love. On the other end is self-centeredness, withholding of grace, compromised truth, and control.

    The Graciousness Spectrum (Proverbs 22:8, 10-12) 1. Do you make fewer phone calls than you used to? 2. According to UPI, “…making phone calls is the sixth most common use of a cellphone, with first being sending text messages and second being receiving texts. Reading personal emails ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014
     | 5,054 views

    Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

    1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014
     | 7,331 views

    Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

    Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Unpardonable Sin Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,367 views

    Is it possible to commit a sin that is unforgivable? If it is possible what exactly would that sin be?

    The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3:20-30 July 26, 2009 I. Introduction: A. The passage before us today contains one of the most ominous warnings recorded in scripture. B. Jesus’ ministry had grown to enormous proportions vs.20. 1. It was so large that his relatives came because they were concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Out For The Stone In The Road

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 9, 2010
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     | 2,995 views

    As you look around and examine our churches today, you will find great teachers and preachers. You will find all kinds of workshops, seminars, Bible studies, Christian schools and colleges, all teaching and training the great precepts of God. However,

    The 9th chapter of Romans is a message to the Israelites, a message of how God has blessed them and yet they have missed it all. Like a huge stone in the middle of the road that they can’t see, yet they continually run into it and can’t get around. Really, the rejection of God by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feeding Of The 5,000 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    We can learn a lot about our role in God's kingdom from this miracle.

    The feeding of the 5,000 Mark 6:33-44 I. Introduction: A. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 is one of the most significant of all the miracles 1. Because it is recorded in all four Gospels 2. Because of the tremendous truth it teaches us. 3. It may seem weird to you but I think you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
     | 2,989 views

    Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

    The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Judgment

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 27, 2010
     | 3,329 views

    Jesus warns against unjust or critical judgment of others.

    Jesus on Judgment Matthew 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. James Boice, pastor and author, tells of visiting Europe in the summer of 1970. 1. Stayed with a friend in a new high-rise apartment on the Rhine River. 2. Could see an old fashioned lock that once directed water from the Rhine across the flatlands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    She's Mean Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to understand more about yourself and why you are the way you are & what makes you tick.

    THE WOMBED MAN “SHE’S MEAN” Text: 1Pet.3:1-7a Introduction: “You Know What I Mean?” Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seasoning Your Giving Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    Advent week 2 in which changing the way we give has the power to impact ourselves and others for the sake of Jesus

    The last time I preached this series I told you about a pair of guys who had exchanged the same pair of moleskin pants for over a decade. Each year they tried to outdo one another with the only rules being they couldn’t damage the pants and they had to use scrap material. I’d left the story with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let's Join Him

    Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Based on "Experiencing God", this shows how to prepare to join God in His work.

    Let’s Join Him! We learned that God is always at work doing something. We also learned that He loves us completely and wants us to love Him just as much. Now, if we DO love Him and we see Him doing something, we should want to join Him. He really wants us to join Him and invites us to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brought Back To Life

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 9, 2013
     | 9,821 views

    If we will have faith, Jesus can resurrect areas of our life we have written off as dead, gone, over, or impossible.

    First, there was the agony of Jairus over his young daughter. Then Mary and Martha mourn for their brother Lazarus. These people all shared something in common. They dealt with the unexpected Death of a family member. In fact, both situations had Jesus at the center of attention. In both cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What To Do When We Become Overwhelmed Series

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 12, 2013
     | 6,313 views

    What should we do when we find ourselves overwhelmed

    Text: Various Introduction: We have looked at the prophet Elijah over the last several weeks and how that he had become overwhelmed resulting in him running for his life, asking the Lord to take his life. All of us are susceptible to becoming overwhelmed. Just to review briefly remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist