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  • Samuel Chandar avatar

    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,214 views

    Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

    Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph McGaha avatar

    Called To Be Victorious

    Contributed by Joseph Mcgaha on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,666 views

    Exposition of I Peter 5:8-11 with attention given to verse 10.

    Called to be Victorious – I Peter 5:8-11 1. The Lord’s Position. - He is Sovereign. - He is Seeking. 2. The Laborer’s Problems. - Temporary Suffering - The Tactics of Satan 3. A Living Progression. - Stablish. - Strengthen. - Settle. 4. A Lasting Proclamation. - Praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    More Than Efficient - To Be Effective

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2025
     | 62 views

    How important is our prayer life? Will we settle for an efficient prayer life? Our enemy desires to hinder us from an effective prayer life. What can hinder our prayers?

    MORE THAN EFFICIENT --- EFFECTIVE VS. INEFFECTIVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Christian Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,713 views

    This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Really Live! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016
     | 7,111 views

    Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

    Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Living In The Light Lane Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021
     | 2,070 views

    John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

    Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Lesson In Living

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 3, 2008
     | 2,467 views

    This sermon is on lessons learned about living well from a secular book "Tuesdays With Morrie" but with a Christian perspective.

    A LESSON IN LIVING His name was Morrie Schwartz. Chances are that you’ve never heard of him. But in 1994 and 1995 he captured the public eye and wrenched at the hearts of millions of people across the United States. Morrie Schwartz was dying. In the summer of 1994 he was diagnosed with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Russell avatar

    Abundant Living

    Contributed by John Russell on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    Why don’t most Christian experience the abundant life Christ promised in John 10.10?

    What Happens When I Believe? #19 I have life abundantly because Jesus is the Life (John 10.10) If a friend or relative came up to you this week and asked, "what is life all about?" how would you answer? Pause for answers, write then share What is "the good life"; what is "the meaning of life"; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Living To The Praise Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 14, 2012
     | 4,240 views

    We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God.

    Introduction We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God. Alert Prayer The end of all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,316 views

    Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

    Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

    Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,040 views

    OUR DAILY DECISIONS DO EFFECT ETERNITY.

    DAILY DECISIONS THAT EFFECT ETERNITY MATT 25:1-30 " AT THAT TIME " 1) BEGINS . . . WHEN JESUS SAID ’IT IS FINISHED ’ 2) ENDS . . . WHEN JESUS RETURNS FOR HIS CHILDREN I PREPARATION TIME VS 1-5 A)ALL TEN VIRGINS HAD LAMPS / PHYSICAL LIFE B)ONLY FIVE HAD OIL = HOLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Relationships Are Everything - Effective Communication Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,544 views

    3 tips to make sure we are getting our messages across.

    Relationships Are Everything Effective Communication James 1:19 - 20 According to an Italian newspaper, one Italian man recently became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Three Keys To Effective Communication Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 30,964 views

    In this message, we will look at what the Bible says about three basic communication skills and then explore practical ways to use them, especially in the midst of conflict.

    Three Keys to Effective Communication www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Words play a key role in almost every conflict. 2. When used properly, words promote understanding and encourage agreement. When misused, they usually aggravate offenses and drive people farther apart. 3. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Ripple Effect Of Our Decisions

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 16, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Often times, we can make a decision and it will have a ripple effect. Vashti made a decision and it set in motion an incredible ripple effect.

    I have often read about Queen Vashti and have felt that she does not get mentioned as much as she should. We often read the Book of Esther and focus on many important people, good and evil, in the book but we rarely talk about Vashti. It is her one decision to reject the earthly king's request ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Vincent Harry Anobling avatar

    The Effects Of Peter's Pentecostal Preaching Series

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011
     | 9,457 views

    We are all aware of the cause and effect of something! In this passage, we will see the effects of Peter's preaching.

    I. FOR THE SINNERS. v. 37 1. Sinners were convicted of their sin. 2. Sinners showed humbleness. 3. Sinners showed helplessness. 4. Sinners were saved. II. FOR PETER. v. 38 1. Opportunity to expound the way of salvation. 2. Opportunity to explain the work of the Holy Spirit. 3. Opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist