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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,811 views

    You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

    Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

    Contributed by Timothy W. Smith, Sr. on Feb 23, 2013
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     | 11,013 views

    From three professions we can learn how to be faithful in serving The Lord.

    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:3-7 Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. Everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good Soil Bears Fruits

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012
     | 4,759 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're a farmer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To promote bearing much fruit IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23 The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and un

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're a farmer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To promote bearing much fruit IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23 The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. They produce as much as a hundred or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Desire Of All Nations Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,051 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 7 through 12

    Mark 3: 7 – 12 The Desire Of All Nations 7 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012
     | 5,404 views

    In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Je

    In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Jesus came to him. The woman with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living As A Disciple - A Good Deal?

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    This is where the rubber hits the road - Luke 14:25-33

    This is where the rubber hits the road, really. Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem, and people are flocking around him. There is great enthusiasm, excitement, and lots of anticipation about the changes that Jesus might bring to their world. Jesus is about to burst their bubble. Luke’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Principles On Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 3,487 views

    Practicle insights on how to share your faith. (PowerPoint slides for these talks are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    One to One Evangelism Reading: John chapter 4 verse 1-30. In our relationship with Jesus we need both to: • Know him (We do that better by). • Learn about him (Must always lead onto). • Live like him. • All 3 of those things are interwoven and out work themselves in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Battling And Building

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,657 views

    They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,162 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You're Tied To Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
     | 9,357 views

    Sermon #2 It teaches that Your choices are determined by your values.

    What You’re Tied To Matthew 6:19-21 Last week I started a series of sermons called, “More than Survivors”… raising your kids to be more than just survivors in this world… raising them to be victorious, winners, and champions. Our example was Moses and how his mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Half Of The Story

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 10, 2012
     | 4,577 views

    Most Christmas sermons tell the first half of the Christmas message-- eternal life, salvation. This sermon is about the other half-- abundant life.

    The Other Half Isaiah 40:3-4 Today I want to talk to you about something you might not expect Pneumatic tires, shock absorbers, asphalt roads, and springs. You might be asking yourself.. "What is he talking about, they didn't have pneumatic tires, shock absorbers or springs 3000 years ago!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehova-Rapha Our Healer

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 6, 2012
     | 7,516 views

    The healing that Christ has provided is much broader than the physical. He took those stripes on His back so you and I could be well in every area of our lives.

    Jehova Rapha = the LORD that healeth This title is used more than 60 times in the Old Testament It literally means to RESTORE, to HEAL, or to CURE; refering to the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, and in some instances, even the moral. Ex. 15:26 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,227 views

    This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

    IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Presenting A Powerful Witness”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    How do we remain faithful and bold for Christ in the face of opposition?

    “The world is not interested in an anemic, spineless Christianity. They are impacted by courageous Christians.” - Grant Richison Paul was an example of uncommon courage wherever he was called by God to be (even in a prison cell). Now he encourages the Philippians to be an example of uncommon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Or Not Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,258 views

    In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

    Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ