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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

    Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Of The Cross: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,803 views

    What a fabulous throne the cross made

    The King of the Cross: An Exposition of Luke 23:33-43 We live today in a world mostly without monarchs. And the ones we have, like Queen Elizabeth II, have mostly ceremonial roles. Yet in the deep recesses of the mind we have the image of them in our historical consciousness. Many children dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremy Di Salvo avatar

    Fourth Sunday Of Lent (Laetare Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Di Salvo on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,780 views

    Christ fed the 5,000 food, and they wanted him to be King. The problem was, Christ's kingship was not to come to pass at that time.

    Dominus vobiscum. Brethren, today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, otherwise known as Latare Sunday. Jerusalem is an important place, as we all know, for all of the Abrahamic religions. What makes Jerusalem important for Christians, at least in my opinion, is that the ultimate sacrifice ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Proportionate Reward Awaits All

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 6, 2025
     | 187 views

    God is a just rewarder who gives every man a result that matches his labour, whether good or evil.

    PROPORTIONATE REWARD AWAITS ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7-9 Key Verse: “For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7 Supporting Texts: Romans 2:6; 1 Corinthians 3:8; Revelation 22:12; Matthew 16:27 INTRODUCTION: The principle of divine reward is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    One of only two churches in the list of seven to receive nothing but praises from Christ and instruction for the future.

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev. 3:7-13 Intro The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame from Christ. In fact, Jesus said that they day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 6,013 views

    Part 6 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

    Opening: On the top of your notes... How many doors are in this room/sanctuary portion of the building? Don’t turn and count... just take a guess... write it down. (WB ~ 20/NR ~ 12). How do you know that? I’m told ppl who are bored w/ sermons count all types of things... pews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,464 views

    A message I have used for funerals

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 DEPARTURE IS A CERTAINTY I have fought a good fight—Many times life seems like a fight more than it does anything else. We get knocked down and God helps us up. We have health problems and financial problems and then we come to a day such as this and once again have to rely upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Don't Err Brother Are Sister

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,881 views

    Look out people the Devil is out to get you.

    DON’T ERR BROTHER ARE SISTER James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Kingdom Character-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2016
     | 6,581 views

    5 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-V—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your potential? Do you have character that is fit for God’s Kingdom? Remember our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,154 views

    Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

    We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    A person’s last words are significant. They can be a window, allowing us to look into a person’s heart. They can also be a measure that helps us evaluate their life. I want us to consider some famous last words. Not mine, but the last words of the

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." --Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. "This ’telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." --Western Union internal memo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Read The Instructions Series

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    I want to answer two questions: Why study the Bible? And How to study the Bible?

    Spiritual Disciplines Series: Read The Instructions - Bible Study INTRO: Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Lost Luxury's Lament

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. A loss of luxury produces lamentation in her constituents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? A lament of the economically dependent is for a LOSS OF...

    LOST LUXURY’S LAMENT—Revelation 18:9-19 Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. Lost luxury produces lamentation in her economic dependents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? 3 lamentations of the economically dependent. 1—A lament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Cost – What Are You Carrying?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,351 views

    Who is in control of your life? Is it you to Jesus...can you pay the cost for your salvation?

    Cost – what are you carrying? Mark 8:31-38 In the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, but how?” He provides a miracle. Now it should not have been a shock to the disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    Through Christ, the Right Way is Revealed--the way to peace, joy, and eternal life.

    2. When Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery returned with their report—they opened wide the opportunities of the in the American Frontier. The westward expansion encouraged many people to direct their dreams and passions toward a new land. 3. There was a young man by the name of Jedediah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God