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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Pastoral Advice

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    As a pastor I believe with all my heart our church deserves my best effort I can give to my calling. I also know God requires my best.

    A pastor once told me that he didn’t bother with preparing a message from the Lord for his church. He simply just opened up the Bible and preached wherever the pages were opened to. I thought, didn’t his church deserve better than that, and doesn’t God require more than that. Jethro in our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Benefits Of Short Term Missions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Many people wonder if short term missions is really worth all the time, effort and expense. Here are many reasons to engage in the helping to fulfill the great commission through short-term missions.

    The Benefits of Short Term Missions (Philemon 1:12-25) Many people wonder if short term missions is really worth all the time, effort and expense. Here are many reasons to engage in the helping to fulfill the great commission through short-term missions. "I am sending him - who is my very heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Power In Christian Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,368 views

    Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

    Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,642 views

    God loves the lost. God loves the found. Who do you know that is lost and needs some spiritual direction? How much effort are you placing in your life in spreading the Gospel?

    LOST AND FOUND LUKE 15:1-10 #lostandfound SEGMENTED NARRATIVE 1 I want you to imagine a very busy shopping center. Perhaps it is your favorite mall. Maybe it is even Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and there are sales after sales and the shopping center is wall to wall people. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vanity

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    The soul is the hallmark of man's existence. Therefore, effort must be geared towards things that will nourish and enrich the soul. Unfortunately, what we seek today are the things that glorify the flesh to the detriment of our soul.

    "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 The above passage of the scriptures makes us understand that the whole essence of man is centred on the soul. No wonder the book of Genesis told us that man became a living soul when God breathed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Blind Bart Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    If we dont’ want to become weakened or hardened in adversity, but change the world around us, we must throw aside our own efforts at self-betterment and trust Christ with our lives.

    A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. “As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Hoping In The Lord's Mercy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014
     | 2,721 views

    To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to Divine effort of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on the cross of calvary.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it according to your human effort or divine effort? Divine effort II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Opening Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 709 views

    A divine opening is a supernatural opportunity orchestrated by God to grant access, breakthrough, or fulfilment of His promises. It signifies a door opened by God's power that cannot be hindered or shut by human effort.

    Title: DIVINE OPENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22; 1 Corinthians 16:9; John 10:9; Acts 16:26; Psalm 24:7 INTRODUCTION: A divine opening is a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024
     | 610 views

    But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

    Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Value Most?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,972 views

    What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

    What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Regaining Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

    I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Water To Wine

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,163 views

    In his first miracle in a little town called Cana, Jesus shows that God moves in the ordinary parts of our lives to bring about the extraordinary, all in an effort to build our faith in him.

    Water to Wine John 2:1-11 January 20, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] I love the fact that Jesus did his first miracle at a wedding in a small Galilee town called Cana. Verse 1 introduces the story by stating, “On the third day a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Passions Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,465 views

    When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

    The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Absolute Certainty Or Mere Sincerity? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,881 views

    Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. These were certainly sincere in their efforts, but they were not found worthy to gain access to the kingdom.

    Absolute Certainty or Mere Sincerity? Matthew 7: 21-23 As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we come to the portion of the message where Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. As we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025
     | 310 views

    The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

    Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist