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  • Toby Powers avatar

    What Does It Mean To Live A Christian Life

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 101 ratings
     | 35,295 views

    Many people claim to be a Christian, but few really know what it means to live a Christian Life.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does It Mean To Live A Christian Life? Matthew 16:21-25 Intro: In this passage Jesus begins to tell the disciples about the will of the Father for his life. He goes further also to tell them about the will of God for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,262 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Anointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Believing is critical to living for God. Believing will establish your faith and salvation. But to personally know Jesus will change your life.

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

    Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,089 views

    Because God loved us, we love others. To reach seekers, this is the good news of this sermon, presented as simply and plainly (but *truth*fully!) as I am able for the unchurched.

    Every Methodist pastor of the last 250 years has answered the same set of 17 questions – questions that John Wesley himself asked of all his ministers. They range from the most basic and fundamental issues of Christianity: “Have you faith in Christ” to the complicated: “Have you studied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Abundance Of God Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,973 views

    This is the second in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the climate Last week I talked about the importance of understanding / writing down what you see as important, things that are important enough to live your life by – ie what you value. And then to define what SUCCESS is. Today I want to briefly look at the ABUNDANCE OF GOD. Going back ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
     | 7,768 views

    Prayer as outlined by Christ is a Christian Discipline...

    (Matthew 6:5-15 NASB) "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (6) "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure Hunting

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 3,696 views

    Proverbs 2

    “Treasure Hunting” Proverbs 2 Intro: The Bible is an amazing book. We so often treat it as a textbook, merely teaching academic truth--when what it really is is a children’s "pop-up" book, showing us glimpses into the very heart and soul of those we find mentioned there. The Psalms were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mentoring Mentors

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    We all should have a mentor and be a mentor

    Four years ago, when the New England Patriots began the 2002 season they were a group of mostly average players that no one really expected much from. Four games into the season, their all-pro quarterback Drew Bledsoe was injured and unable to play for the majority of the season and their win-lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithful Soldier Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

    Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up Spiritually Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,967 views

    This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

    Growing up Spiritually PT1 Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009
     | 3,143 views

    Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

    Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Apostasy? Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    Revealing some clues to apostates and the condition of the church in the end times

    Why Apostasy? 20.09.09 am 2 Thessalonians 2 Key verse 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions, which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Today we will look at apostasy and how it will increase in the last days First of all, what is apostasy? Falling away, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Living By The Word

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,534 views

    Benefits of knowing God's Word

    Introduction: Are you reaping the benefits that go along with being heirs to the Kingdom of God? If you profess to be a Christian Disciple of Jesus Christ and you have fully surrendered your heart to God, and you are obedient and walking in the path that leads to God, then you should be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Found Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,326 views

    Our commission, compassion, character will determine our witness unto Jesus.

    1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even[a] after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist