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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Faithful Living

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

    Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Good To Go

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

    I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Answering The Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

    Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Planting Trees You Will Never Sit Under

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,852 views

    To build a church, or to build the Kingdom of God, requires a vision that permits others to carry on the work you have begun.

    “David said, ‘Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.’ “David commanded to gather together the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Have Faith In God

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,696 views

    The call to faith requires us to renew ourselves to God’s concern for the nations, bringing in the fruit of life, not death.

    Have faith in God Mark 11:12-25 12The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14Then he said to the tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Teamwork In The Vineyard Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 649 views

    God’s work in His vineyard requires unity, cooperation, and faithfulness, as each worker plays a unique role in advancing the Kingdom.

    TEAMWORK IN THE VINEYARD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 Key Verse: “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; John 4:36-38; Nehemiah 4:6; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Playing The Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,370 views

    Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

    Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    An Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

    INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The False Prophet And The Mark Of The Beast - Esg, Biotechnology, And The Internet Of Things (Iot) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,015 views

    As the world moves closer to the return of Christ, you can be sure that we will also see increased efforts in Satan to implement his grab at world dominance.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/150073 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Tis The Season

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,963 views

    We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

    Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Proof Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
     | 2,442 views

    Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Parmely avatar

    Reaching Out To Sinners

    Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,615 views

    Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

    I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2run--Pass The Baton--Run

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,737 views

    This is part #2 of a series Run and Pass the Baton. We are in a hard race, we must prepare and learn this is a team effort. PASS THE BATON!

    #2.... PASS THE BATON: RUN, RUN, RUN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this two part lesson in a 4 part lesson... I bought a RUNNING BATON at a local sport’s store. The metal one was $8.95, the plastic was $2.50. One could make a baton out of a wood dow. We start with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God