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  • Anthony Neal avatar

    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,904 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength In The Heavenly Perspective Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,187 views

    As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic that resonates deeply with our theme of Visionary View "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective."

    "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective" It is a privilege to stand here this evening, in the presence of our Almighty God, and delve into the depths of His Word with you. As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 32,374 views

    We are called to go out into a stormy world in the name of Jesus Christ and in the Service of God the Father. It is a call that we can do. It is a call that we can live. But, in order to live out our call we have to get out of the boat. Once we are ou

    One day a man went out walking in the woods. He really wasn’t paying much attention to what was going on around him or to where he was. He was just walking aimlessly through the forest. As he walked he came to the edge of a sharp cliff. Like I said, he wasn’t paying much attention to where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

    About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    9 Traps Of This World Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,677 views

    The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

    9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lose The Excuses Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 10,968 views

    Jesus is making clear to us is that a commitment to follow Him is more than a desire or a profession of belief. It is a radical, life altering of commitment to follow or live like him

    Lose the Excuses Luke 9:57-62 Good morning, this is already the fourth Sunday in Lent, a time when Christians focus on discipleship, denial and self sacrifice. It is the hardest part of following Jesus. During the Lenten season, we deal with these habits and put them into practice as we journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Princess And Pea Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,356 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    Fairytales 2 Pt. 1 - Princess and Pea I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents at bedtime or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time Management PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,074 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's divine timing, living in the present, and practicing patience as we pursue a life of purposeful productivity.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering, where we come together to seek wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all part of a greater plan, a divine tapestry woven by the hand of our Creator. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,283 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hunger

    Contributed by Carol Post on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,939 views

    A comparison of being physically hungry to hungering for God. Does a Snickers really satisfy, or do you want a full meal?

    Message -Hunger This morning during service Chase told me he was hungry. He sounded as though he was just starving. He continually whispered to me that he really wanted to eat, although I told him to be patient and wait until Pastor was finished with his sermon. When the sermon was over, I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living A Focused Life - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 328 ratings
     | 22,060 views

    what do we focus our time on - Mary vs. Martha

    Living a focused life – Part 3 Video clip from “hook” - first 5 minutes. beginning with daughters play...ending when he answers his cell phone at the ballfield. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we don’t seem to focus our time on the things that are most important. At the beginning of each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 15,625 views

    Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

    KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,048 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,542 views

    The sermon asks the prophet and us what are we doing here?

    “What Are You Doing Here?” 1 Kings 19:1-15 1. The scriptures tells all that Elijah had done. Elijah last great feat he had just came down from my Mt Carmel It is here he alone defeated the god Baal here He slays 450 prophets of Baal Problem arises the queen Jezebel is furious because Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,474 views

    Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

    Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist