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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
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    In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

    Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are They Saying About You?

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000
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    Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

    What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
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    The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

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    The Truth About The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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    The truth about the Father’s heart is that He wants you to come to Him and get to know Him as He truly is: Lover, Forgiver, Restorer, Hero and Eternal King

    The Truth About the Father’s Heart Intro.: Man’s great misconception is found in Psalm 50:21, “You thought I was altogether like you…” Isaiah 55:9 is much more accurate, “But as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
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    Seven Letters to Seven Churches (1st in series).

    EPHESUS: LOSS OF FIRST LOVE Revelation 2:1-17 INTRO: Ephesus was a very wealthy and cultured city. It was on a great highway. Travelers going to and from Rome to the east would go through Ephesus. It was a very corrupt city. The cult of Diana was very prominent. They had mingled religion with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
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    How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

    James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    House Cleaning Time! (Cleaning Up The House)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2007
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    We have to clean up the house all the time or we will have a constant struggle.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want to ask you to raise your hand if you cleaned you house up your house a month ago. • How many of you cleaned it again the next week and the next week? Raise you hand if you cleaned you house a month ago and then you cleaned it AGAIN this past week. • How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting Or Trying Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
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    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction When I wash my son’s hair I tell him to put his head back and he won’t get shampoo in his eyes. His natural reaction of course is to put his head forward and rub his eyes every time the water starts to flow and as a result he panics, opens his eyes and soap gets in and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    John's Journey

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003
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    JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

    JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John's Journey

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003
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     | 3,720 views

    JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

    JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From The Tree Of Disappointment

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 1, 2017
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    You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment.

    LESSONS FROM THE TREE OF DISAPPOINTMENT Luke 13:6-9 You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment. READING Luk 13:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wrong Application Of God's Word

    Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021
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    The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.

    WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holding Onto Hope

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
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    This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

    A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Perfectionism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,615 views

    As the saying goes, perfectionists take great pains, and they give them to others.

    Overcoming Perfectionism (Heb 12:2) "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith." (Heb 12:2) "My grace is sufficient for you for my power is my made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9,10) "Every good and perfect gift is from above." (James 1:17) "He who began a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Release The Good To Embrace The Great PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,902 views

    Encourage believers to let go of their past, embrace the greatness of knowing Christ, and live fully in the present moment as part of God's divine plan.

    Good morning, church family. I love that we have the chance to come together today, to share in fellowship, and to delve into God’s word. We're going to take a close look at a particular passage from Philippians today. Before we get into that, I’d like to share a quote with you from Daphne Rose ...read more

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