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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Calling Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 21, 2007
     | 6,049 views

    Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has

    Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proven Leaders Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    In our text, Paul promises to send Timothy to Philippi at a later date. In the process, he offers some commentary about Timothy. He explains why he is such a respected leader. He does so to use Timothy as an example of what a good leader is all about.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Proven Leaders Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction: I am often asked by youngsters and older new comers to our church, “what’s with the pictures on the wall” in the lower foyer. People who are unfamiliar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Just One Of The Good Old Boys

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    There are many great unsung hero’s of faith in the Bible. Men and women who worked in the shadow of great men of God and made there ministry possible. BARNABAS is truly one of the great unsung heros of faith.

    JUST ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS Acts 11:22-26 Act 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Act 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light The Fire

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,226 views

    God will breathe life into anyone who is willing to let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in them.

    Light the Fire TEXT Ezek 37:1-14 The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically they are looking in the wrong places. Sadly, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions, lethargy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way Satan Steals Your Heart

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 18,421 views

    This is a message that shows the way that Satan tries to steal your heart by studying the life of Absalom when he rebelled against his father’s kingdom.

    THE WAY SATAN STEALS YOUR HEART! TEXT: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: David loved Absalom very much, yet the one whom he loved is trying to steal his own Father’s kingdom. This is an awful chapter that shows some of the events that takes place after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Ruth avatar

    Going Back

    Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    Going back I. Begins in tears II. And ends in tragedy.

    GOING BACK NUMBERS 14:1-4 Throughout our lifetimes we hear of and see many times with our own eyes and ears our brothers and sisters stepping off their paths of righteousness and going back to the cares and concerns of the world. Preacher after preacher quitting the ministry and going back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tell If Your Spiritual Health Is Good

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 179 ratings
     | 26,560 views

    Our English word "hygiene" comes from the Greek word for "sound" (sound doctrine; sound faith; sound speech) used in the Pastoral Letters - this sermon evaluates these signs of good spiritual health.

    Going to the doctor for a checkup is something a lot of people do religiously. They want to make sure their health is not failing in ways they can’t detect on their own. Not a bad idea. Likewise we are prone to miss some signs of poor spiritual health if we don’t check up on it regularly. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Will Not Leave You Nor Forsake You - 7 Foundations For Our Faith A

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 27,985 views

    This sermon is about the wonderful promise of the Lord . It reveals the various circumstances in which this promise is applicable namely 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION

    THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU - 7 FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE OUTLINE 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU 1. CONNECTION The Lord will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Third Time

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    We are significant in Christ because we have been created to be significant.

    Several years ago a professor at a New England college, loved by students and alumni, adopted a plan to help discouraged students. Whenever he noticed a discouraged student, he made it a point of giving that student a better mark than what he really deserved and of seeing that others in the class ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

    Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy Croft avatar

    What Will Heaven Be Like?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    Secrets of the New World God is Preparing for You.

    What will Heaven be Like? by Randy A. Croft For several years, I taught a group of high school students some of the basics of Egyptian life. We studied the Egyptian worldview concerning their gods, about the afterlife, and why they took such great detail with the pyramid design and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Giving Up--Never An Option"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,392 views

    Why the Christian should never consider giving up.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 12, 2003 “Giving Up--is Never an Option” Matthew 9:22 Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back on a time in your life when you gave up on something or someone and years later you said, “I wish I would have stuck it out just a little bit longer.” I “gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,179 views

    As Paul encouraged Timothy, we are given opportunity to encourage those we come into contact with.

    Be an encourager 2 Timothy 1:7-9 Introduction- Please turn with me to 2 Timothy 1:7-9 as we continue in the series “learning from the Apostle Paul.” Paul is writing a letter of encouragement to Timothy. It is a real good letter since Paul has been arrested and was sitting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    He’s Not Given Up On Us Yet

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    God doesn’t give up on us even when we give up on ourselves. As someone has said, “It ain’t over until God says it’s over.”

    He’s Not Given Up On Us Yet Philippians 1:1-6 There are times that Christians may become discouraged and feel like giving up because things aren’t going well. Some may feel that either they have messed up in life and cannot be used by God or that God for whatever reason has just given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,335 views

    Haggai is a book with an end-time message, but it contains eternal truths that we can apply to our lives today. The church must develop an end-time, Kingdom perspective.

    Introduction 2nd part of a two week series on Haggai. Haggai- book w/end time message, but it contains eternal truths we can apply to our lives today. Last week- looked at- importance of making Eternal Investments-how can we invest in God’s Kingdom Today talk about- importance of having an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic