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  • Jason Freeman avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Jason Freeman on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 199 ratings
     | 22,719 views

    Overcoming Discouragement

    Between now and Easter we will be looking at the 10 most destructive giants in life. These 10 giants are issues we all face but if left unchecked can cause unnecessary damage and keep us from knowing and experiencing the fullness of God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parable Of The Great Feast Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010
     | 9,675 views

    God's kingdom is like a great feast. Are we treating it as one?

    Parable of the Great Feast (Luke 14:16-24 NIV) Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. {17} At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' {18} "But they all alike began to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    True Conversion Demonstrated Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    This message is an exposition of Philippians 3:7-11. Here Paul offers himself as an example of the changes that occur when a person is truly born again: (1) A Change in Values (2) A Change in Righteousness (3) A Change in Life Goals.

    We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is found in Philippians 3:7-11. We will begin by reading that from the New International Version. “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Good Little Church

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    We choose what is good enough for us, cars, entertainment and homes. God expects offerings to him to be more thatn good. HE demands excellence.

    A Good Little Church There are a lot of good things in life. We all make choices in what is good enough. Like how many premium channels on our TV. Perhaps extra things that we deserve after all our hard work. The harder we work the more careful we are with our spare time. (I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    More Than Adopted

    Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,135 views

    God’s sovereign choice in making us His children

    There was a problem in Galatia, People had forgotten about the truth of the Gospel. They had come to think, or been taught by false teachers, that God’s salvation was not a complete and thorough act of God’s sovereignty and grace alone, but it needed our help, our effort to either cause it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Danger Of Falling Away

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 5, 2022
     | 3,307 views

    This warning in the book of Hebrews speaks of: the impossibility of those who fall away from “being brought back to repentance.” The Hebrews are not in danger of having their salvation stolen, but are in danger of giving it away.

    “The Danger of Falling away” Hebrews 6:4-12 Brent KerchevilleBrent Kercheville Credit: This sermon is an adaptation of Brent Kercheville’s sermon (West Palm Beach Church of Christ. I edited it for my use and added what I needed for my Church. Do you obey warning signs? When you are traveling and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting Your Priorities Right! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 50,625 views

    A wonderful sermon on practical ways how we can set right values and priorities in life to be prosperous and blessed.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Every person has their own priorities and values in life. Our values set our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Two Ways

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    The same crossroads that mankind had to choose from in Paul’s day are still with us today. The world is standing at the crossroads today, Will people choose the path of human justification and self-righteousness or will they take the path of God’s mercy

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Day To Get It Right

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 2,141 views

    The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

    SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Then, Now, And Always Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011
     | 3,341 views

    We not only come to Christ through the pure grace of God, we also remain in Christ and live the new life of the Holy Spirit only through grace.

    Eph 2:1-10 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gospel: Preaching With Compassion Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,669 views

    The Galatians responded to the gospel, grew in their faith and had a close relationship with Paul. For some unknown reason after receiving their freedom in Christ they took a turn back to bondage. They started following the regulations of the law.

    Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. It’s amazing even to watch a film of them swimming in the ocean. They are an inspiration with their strength, majesty and freedom. But tragically with their immense size they become trapped when they have come too close to shore. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleaning Up The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    We overcome bad habits and neuroses by the power of His Spirit

    I will praise You, O Lord, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are marvellous, they move me to the very depths of my soul. (Psalm 139:14) Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which God has given you? You have been entrusted with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run The Good Race Series

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,060 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    This message deals with the specialness of God’s name and image in man.

    LIFTING OUR SPEECH OUT OF THE GUTTER Ephesians 5:3-12 Exodus 20:7 INTRODUCTION: We live in an increasingly relativistic society. Decency has become a relative matter. We have warning labels on everything from video games to music CD’s. Yet, EVEN with those warnings, children, younger and younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist