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  • Tom Dooley avatar

    Habit Number Two: The Habit Of Cultivating Virtue Series

    Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    This is the second of eight messages about the spritual growth of believers.

    January 4, 1998 Rev. Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Eight Habits Of Highly Effective Christians 2 Peter 1:1-10 Habit Number Two: The Habit of Cultivating Virtue Someone has compared the Book of 2 Peter to a Spiritual pep talk. In a way that is a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    De-Junk Your Faith

    Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple - something the Jews revered. We need a ’de-junking session’ in our faith - a good clear out of what is not ultimately lasting

    De-junk your faith! Mk 13: 1-8 Introduction House de-junk – programmes on TV ‘Life laundry’; ‘Cash in the attic’; ‘Everything must go’ Life laundry – everything laid out in garden/in a hall Have to get rid of a certain proportion of ‘junk’ I’m a hoarder! Liz – letters: Sensible sort out! This am ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Last Of The Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    We need to finish off the giants that are left in our lives!

    The Last of the Giants! 2 Sam 21:15-22 I. Introduction A. We all have giants! We all have giants in our lives that we must face. Your giant may be an area of your life that is hard to get control of. Your giant may be a relationship that went sour and left you with brokenness. Your giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Struggle To Finish

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,225 views

    Many today don’t finish. We start projects, marriages, business, education, etc. and we don’t finish. This sermon will present tools to you to finish and see the promises of God fulfilled in your life.

    Among the now-famous professional boxers who started their careers in the amateur ranks are American gold-medal winners Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, George Foreman, Leon and Michael Spinks, Floyd Patterson and Ray Leonard. But let’s talk a little about Muhammad Ali. Ali quickly gained the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A New Year Revolution

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,358 views

    Don’t make resolutions...Make this New Year a time of revolution!

    1. Illustration of man applying for a job • A man once applied for a very high paying job. Later the interviewer called him to tell him that he had not gotten the job. • The man who had applied for the job protested. "But I’ve got 20 years experience." • The interviewer told him, "We checked your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Bring Glory To God By Completing His Work

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    In the same way that Jesus completed his Father’s work, so he expects us - his disciples to complete the work e has given us to do

    Story: There is an ancient legend concerning Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    On To Maturity

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    Some believers seem stuck in spiritual infancy; the author of Hebrews urges them to advance to the "meat" of Christian faith & doctrine and start discipling others.

    “On To Maturity” Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts For a young couple, there’s nothing more wonderful than the birth of a baby. But as much as the parents and grandparents love to hold that bundle of joy, it’s their desire that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does Jesus Want From Me?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    What would you do if you are confronted with the choice of denying Him or being killed. Columbine High School Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. When fellow students on a rampage held automatic w

    Four Things Made Peter Fail the Test of Loyalty How did Peter fail? It is important to see that his failure did not just happen overnight. Peter himself took the wrong steps that put him on the road to failure. 1.He Boasted too Much or too Loudly The first step in Peter’s fall was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elder Son Syndrome

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    Luke 15 talks about a father and his two sons. One is a prodigal, and the other is pious. This message looks at some of the attributes of the elder son. Prayerfully, you have not succumbed to the elder son SIN-drome.

    One of the great dangers for anyone who has been saved by the grace of God is that they become so familiar with being saved, that they do not rightfully keep God in the place of exaltedness in their life that He occupied at the first. Neither do they serve God in the way that they should. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elisha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,480 views

    How Elisha dealt with the loss of his friend and mentor Elijah

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Identify Yourself!

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    We are as He is in this world...As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an obligation first to our Lord then to others to live lives that identify us as set apart from this world, different from those who don’t know the Lord.

    Identify Yourself! Text: 1 Jn 4:17; Re 1:13-16 Introduction: As a child, I remember a Sci-Fi TV show where the robot would go around saying, "Identify yourself!" As humans, we all have an identity. Our identity is very important - it is what distinguishes us or sets us apart as our own person - no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    How can we let trials in our lives benefit our Christian walk?

    Profiting From Trials James 1:2-4 Introduction A young, Christian man went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and the man began to pray, "Lord, send this young man misery in the morning; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Erratic Existence Of The Double Minded Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    The first of six on James. Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James descr

    The Erratic Existence of the Double-Minded Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James describes the person who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking Bread Together Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,705 views

    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Introduction Series- on being a Disciple versus a Christian. As we have seen, many in our culture call themselves Christians, but few truly live like disciples. What is a disciple? Lk 14:26-27 (+ Living Bible, Amplified Bible) If you come to Jesus, you must live a certain way to be a disciple- (if ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic