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  • David Scudder avatar

    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007
     | 3,109 views

    Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cry Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 6

    SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn't buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

    Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Good Gravy

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,653 views

    Get to know the full benefits of being a Christian and what’s included in the salvation package. It’s all part of God’s good gravy!

    God’s Good Gravy 8.26.05 I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in class with a big grin on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Equipping Factor Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,025 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus prepared his disciples after the resurrection and prior to the ascenion.

    “The Equipping Factor” Luke 24:36-49 Introduction: Asking a man or woman to go to war to fight and possibly die for a cause is one thing. Sending someone to battle with the right training or tools to defend themselves is a whole other thing. Illustartions from the Korean War: NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation 12.1-6 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,141 views

    Hostility to the Church

    Revelation 12 verses 1-6 Chapter 12 marks a division in Revelation. John turns aside to explain the underlying cause of the hostility about to break upon the Church. This is outlined in chapters 12-14 and then in chapters 15-19 God will come in judgment on His enemies before we encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

    Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,051 views

    Now let me ask you: “How do you want to be remembered?” What do you hope people will say about you after you are gone? How will people who knew you best summarize your 60 or 70 or 80 years of living?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3 ILL. It was January, 2003, & the Ohio State Buckeyes were playing the #1 ranked Miami Hurricanes for the NCAA National College football ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Day For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023
     | 2,181 views

    We are in the great race of life that leads to eternity and eternal greatness. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    A DAY FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bible to 2 Peter 3 as we continue our series on the Great Race of life with today’s message, “A Day For Eternity.” 2 Peter 3:8 beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. NKJV THE WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    A Successful Failure I. In Our Lives II. In The Church

    Easter 5 Acts 13:44-52 In the 1930s, there was a woman who was baking cookies. She was using a recipe that dated back to colonial times for butter cookies, but she wanted to do a twist on the recipe. Wanting to make chocolate-flavored cookies, she cut up a Nestlé chocolate bar and put the chunks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Strength Through Weakness Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,710 views

    We learn the secret of Paul the Apostle - that though he saw things no other man has ever seen, the most important secret of all is letting us fall by the wayside and let God live through us.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Finding Strength Through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1-21 Pastor Tom Fuller This is one of the most unusual sections in all of Scripture. Jesus talked more about hell than heaven, and other than John’s Revelation, we know very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

    Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Lord Of All Or Not At All

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    In 1875 William Booth preached a prophetic message on the greatest danger facing the modern church would be the true issues of salvation

    "Lord of all or not at all" Matthew 7:20-23 (Prayer: Hebrews 1:14 and 1 Peter 1:12-13) A few weeks ago we began a journey together beloved through this blessed Word of God to discover and dig out the truth of how a soul is really saved from a devil’s hell by the blood of Christ Jesus. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Truth About Earthly Treasures Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    Jesus wants us to realize, "My stuff is not safe here."

    July 1, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 1 Look at your outline in the bulletin. If you don’t have a bulletin, grab a prayer request card, or some scrap of paper. Draw a line, and underneath it, in a column, put the numbers 1, 2 and 3. Here’s what I want you to do. On the line, write down one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Alpine Skiing: Some Things We Need To Do For Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    The second in the series on the Winter Games, looks at the areas in our Christian life that we are personally responsible for

    Everything has been done, you’ve dreamed, you’ve sacrificed, you’ve trained. And now as you stand looking down at the slope below you, you realize that everything now depends on you. As you prepared for this day you had your coach, your trainer and your family supporting you and encouraging you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan