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  • Chris Carter avatar

    What's In A Trial

    Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012
     | 5,694 views

    When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

    “What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 17,908 views

    Revival series using Philippians 1:16 as the general theme.

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? On this first watch night and on each night for the remainder of this week, we would like to focus on and establish a series of sermons centered around the Theme Verse for this revival. The theme verse, as found on our program is Philippians 1:19 which reads, “For I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Yes! He Really Lives.)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    My Redeemer lives to bless me with his love and to help me in time of need.

    Wasn’t last Sunday glorious? Yes, Easter really is the most glorious day known to mankind. But if that’s true, then what makes this Sunday? Is it not as glorious? Are Sundays after Easter like the day after the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Final – a big let down, even if your team did win? It’s hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Casting Your Net On The Right Side

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,700 views

    Do not give up

    3rd Sunday of Easter Casting Your Net on the Right Side John 21 : 1 – 19 The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Have you ever had unsolicited advice? Just go to Facebook and type in a problem that you are having and see the number of total strangers who would give you unsolicited advice. Professor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

    When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Urge To Kill Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    When jealousy or anger rears its ugly head, what do we do? The story of Cain provides us with some valuable answers.

    A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I found Jesus. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now, why, I’d be happy to go to it any time." Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of Effective Minister Part 2

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    This is a study of Paul’s address to Timothy about being an effective minister.

    Marks of an Effective Minister Part 2 1 Timothy 4. 12-16 July 20, 1997 Introduction I. Place in the series: Marks of an Effective Ministry, Marks of an Effective Minister part one, Be a servant, Warn of Error, Be a student of Scripture, Be free of worldly teachings, Discipline for Godliness, Hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,928 views

    Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

    Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,103 views

    Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments

    Matthew 6:19-24 Eternal Investments Manuscript Today we are going to talk about investments. And Money. And Possessions. And wealth. We live in a world that tells us how to grow our wealth, and a world that then tells us how to spend our wealth. And if we don’t have any wealth - well, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attaining Your Goals Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    How do you get where you want to be? Naturally we try hard and try to be motivated - and hope God approves of us. In reality we need to trust in the Holy Spirit instead of our own abilities.

    What if you had to climb a really steep trail - and somebody came along and said, "here, use my brand new 2004 Dodge RAM SRT-10 with its 500 horsepower engine capable of 525 pound feet of torque - able to reach 60 miles an hour in 5 seconds and tear up that mountain trail!" So you say "thanks" ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Toiling

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,924 views

    What are you toiling with today?

    Question: What are you toiling with today? “Toiling” : Doing arduous or unpleasant work; effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; Difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Influence Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 2, 2024
     | 1,142 views

    We need godly leaders who will follow the Lord’s direction and engage in the Kingdom work. Successful leaders must be able to influence others to join them in the task God has given – effectively casting a vision that others will embrace and follow.

    The Influence of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 9-20 Can you imagine the excitement and anticipation that Nehemiah must’ve felt at this point in life? God had placed a great burden on his heart for the needs in Jerusalem. There was great devastation, a tremendous task to undertake. He was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Faithful And Fruitful

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    The parable of the talents.

    Matthew 25:14 (NLT) "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. Until Jesus Comes...  God has given each of us management over His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving All Diligence

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    This is a word study in sermon form on the word diligence

    “GIVE ALL DILIGENCE” Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) INTRODUCTION: It is important as believers that we understand the clear meaning of the word diligence so that we may know how we should exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist