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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Talent Used Or Wasted

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    What are we doing with what god has given us?

    INTRO: Movie – Papillion Story (prison delusions, court guilty of the worst crime) (crime: wasted life!) D.L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” TITLE: Talent Used or Wasted TEXT: Matt. 25:14-15 (READ) I. The Talent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Have To Pea! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,135 views

    We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

    I'm Mad Pt. 2 - We Have to Pea! I. Introduction We started last week by talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm chapped. I'm hacked off. I'm ticked. I'm flashin'. I'm spittin' chips!" However, we discussed that how we say it isn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Potters Wheel

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,609 views

    The world may say we are ruined, but God can take broken and hurting and make it beautiful and healthy.

    On the Potter wheel Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6 Introduction- Turn in your Bible to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6. This is a classic passage in the Bible where God reveals how He deals with human lives. God is the potter and we are the clay. We are on the wheel and God is shaping us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whatever Gain I Had, I Counted As Loss For Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 615 views

    This sermon explores placing our confidence in Christ alone, disregarding earthly achievements, and living a life worthy of the gospel, as exemplified by Apostle Paul.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not for our own glory, but for the glory of God. We are here, not to seek worldly wisdom, but to seek the wisdom that comes from ...read more

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    A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,545 views

    In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

    Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Transformed Legacy Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    3d and final of Philemon series. In Christ we have a transformed legacy--an eternal legacy of souls we bring to Jesus.

    Christian sociologist Tony Campolo tells of a research project once conducted with people over the age of 90. The interviewers asked these very elderly people, “As you look back on your life, what do you wish you had done differently?” Three answers emerged from a sizeable majority: 1) they wished ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Authority

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    This sermon is from a Southern Baptist point of view concerning biblical authority. Even among Southern Baptists there is not complete agreement on the authority of Scripture. My point of view comes from my belief in the inerrancy of Scripture.

    Introduction With the exception of the Lord Jesus Himself, the Bible has been the single most important influence in my life. When Paul wrote of Timothy, "From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion To Be Right

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,939 views

    Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

    Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James And Paul On Works And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,945 views

    James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

    Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Easy Believism

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,523 views

    A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman.

    They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold. Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Easy Believism

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022
     | 2,268 views

    A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman. They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold.

    Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them if they will accept Him. The gospel of Christ is all that God has given to the church to reach a lost world. But there are some who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Off Your Shoes

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,926 views

    John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

    " Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,357 views

    Through Christ, the Right Way is Revealed--the way to peace, joy, and eternal life.

    2. When Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery returned with their report—they opened wide the opportunities of the in the American Frontier. The westward expansion encouraged many people to direct their dreams and passions toward a new land. 3. There was a young man by the name of Jedediah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ, Our Friend And Brother Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013
     | 7,141 views

    We can relate to God as Friend and Brother through Jesus.

    Most Canadians will say they believe in god. Now of course, what that means will vary greatly, and I suspect that for a good number of those who say they believe in God it is not something they have deeply examined or thought about. It might be like saying, “I believe that people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist