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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Investing Our Talents Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,645 views

    Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

    This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Win As Many As Possible

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2025
     | 597 views

    If we look at the world as the Lord does, we will, like the apostle Paul, see every person as one for whom Christ died, a person whom the Lord loves and desires to be in His family.

    Alba 6-29-2025 WIN AS MANY AS POSSIBLE I Corinthians 9:19-23 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Commendation For Ministry Is..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1. Unnecessary types of Commendation a. Personal boasting b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees) 2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives a. Evident to all b. Accomplished by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God-Connecting Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be God-connecting prayer.

    God-Connecting Prayer Selected Scriptures I. Priority of Prayer A. John 15:7, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” B. James 4:2b, “You do not have because you do not ask” C. Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

    Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Sized Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

    God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturation Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

    Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Spirit Of Leviathan.

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    How to correctly combat the effects of the spirit of Leviathan

    Dealing with the spirit of Leviathan. The text of this sermon can also be found at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/leviathan.htm The longest description of Leviathan is found in Job 41. The entire chapter consists of God asking Job if he can deal with this seemingly untamable monster. God asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Grow Up When You Treat Me Like A Little Kid?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Effective parenting allows children to grow up.

    How can I grow up when you treat me like a little kid? Ephes. 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), [3] that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. [4] And, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 39,756 views

    God’s advice on building an effective marriage

    “HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Fear In An Age Of Terrorism Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,523 views

    What are the effects of fear, and what is the solution to fear?

    Let me give you a test. In your Sunrise Update this morning you’ll find some notes you can use to follow along with the message. And at the beginning of those notes you’ll find a list of 20 fears/phobias. Some, you’re probably familiar with. Others, you’ve probably never heard of. Take a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Cords Of Calvary

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,480 views

    Showing the Sacrifice of Christ on Calvary is eternally effective.

    THE CORDS OF CALVARY Jesus, . . . was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy He knew would be His afterward. [Hebrews 12:2 NLT] I. THE SINNERS NEED - BECAUSE OF SIN 1. HIS DEATH WAS IN OUR PLACE We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    A Communion Experience

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    The effects of sin, forgiveness and grace in the communion experience.

    A Communion Experience August 27, 2006 Sin= Actions by which humans rebel against God. Sin is universal “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal,” Romans 3:23 (Living) “The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    For Heaven's Sake Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    what heaven is, and how it effects us

    October 27, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Heaven Heaven. Oh that we were there, oh that we were there! We sing about it. We talk about it. We look forward to it. If there’s one teaching you would think everyone would be in favor of - it would be the teaching about heaven. But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran