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  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    To Keep, To Climb, To Fight

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Feb 5, 2021
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     | 5,388 views

    I realize that this text is a very common text, is preached often. yet how many of us stay in the fight to finish it, can we say that we have truly finished the race,

    TO KEEP, TO CLIMB, TO FIGHT (So, to understand the text, we need to know that Paul and Timothy were speaking to each other as student and teacher with Paul trying to inspire and encourage but with warnings.) Turn with me to 2 Timothy 4:1-7. I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Running To Win!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2012
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    The Christian as an Olympic Athlete. Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (a). Look around at the winners (vs 1a). (b). Look at yourself! (vs 1b). (c). A Look at Jesus Christ (vs 2-4). SERMON BODY: If the Apostle Paul were alive today and picked up a newspaper: • I think like many of us he would start reading it at the back page. • Taking in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Charles Jones avatar

    I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021
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    When the times get hard (and they do get hard), I know it’s just temporary. It’s like when the rain comes, it can rain a lot or it can rain for days, but sooner or later the rain will stop and the sun will shine again.

    I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me" He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand. The Voice Bible Psalms 16:8 How many of you know that life is full of ups and downs, one day theres, joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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     | 3,285 views

    Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

    Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What It Means To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
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    Using Ephesians 2:1-10 this sermon explores what it means to be a Christian.

    Who here has seen the movie Ice Age 2: The melt down. In this movie there is a character called Ellie she’s a mammoth. But she has a huge problem she believes she is a possum. She has been adopted by some possums, hung out with possums and tries to do many things that possums do. Like swing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

    Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ahhh! Refreshment!

    Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016
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    Refreshment is a necessary aspect of Christian living. Any Christian can become and encouraging person!

    • WHEN THE AMERICAN WEST WAS SETTLED, MANY TRAVELERS PASSED OVER THE FERTILE LAND OF THE TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA. • THE DIRT THERE IS RICH AND BLACK, BUT THE TRAVELERS COULDN’T SEE WATER ANYWHERE. • THEY THOUGHT THE LAND WOULD BE GOOD FOR NOTHING. • ONE WRITER CALLED IT, “THE GREAT AMERICAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    10 Reasons To Fear Not

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 8,298 views

    10 Reasons To Fear Not

    Isaiah 43 v 1 - 7 10 Reasons To Fear Not Because Of :- I. Of Regulation 1 But now thus saith the LORD that "created thee", O Jacob, and he that "formed thee", O Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Romans, Part 43 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 2, 2011
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     | 3,247 views

    Paul begins to conclude his letter to the church in Rome with 2 very important encouragements: Conviction of his beliefs and the reason he preaches ... so that Jesus would be glorified!

    Romans, Part 43 Romans 15:14-22 Introduction - Last week Paul showed us the importance of living for others -- Understanding that division is never the way to success; and we must avoid it - Discussed the purpose of our lives is that we would learn to give praise and honor -- That we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Feel The Rain?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    Lord, Rain on Us!” We need the Shower of the Holy Ghost in our lives like never before. During a good rain, vegetation is nourished -- animals are nourished -- the grass gets greener; rain refreshes the land. Rain causes things to grow and be fruitful. We

    DO YOU FEEL THE RAIN? OR ARE YOU JUST GETTING WET CBC (adapted from a message by Dr. Wayne Lawton) 1/11/09 DEUTERONOMY 11: 14 Deuteronomy 11 (NEW INTERNATIONAL READERS VERSION) 14 Then the Lord will send rain on your land at the right time. He’ll send rain in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,677 views

    It seems today that everything is being shaken, but that is not always a bad thing. There are some great things coming out of the shaking.

    24And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. 25And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. Judg 13:25 (TLB) 25And the Spirit of the Lord began to excite him whenever he visited the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Let Your Passion Not Fade

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,345 views

    Do not let your passions of this world overshadow your passion for the Lord. The Lord is calling you. He is looking at your spirit and soul. Declare to Him that He is your passion and you are passionate to do His servitude and love Him.

    Let Your Passion Not Fade Passion is what energizes life. Passion makes the impossible possible. " Without passion life becomes boring. God created us with the emotions to have passion in our life and He wants us to live a passionate life. Mark 12:28-30 One of the scribes came, asked Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Life Instructions

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,103 views

    Jesus gives us instructions on how to act in circumstances that we all face in life .

    Life’s Instructions Matthew 5:38-41 Intro. One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Roles Of A Model Christian Leader Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019
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     | 6,476 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Christian Leader look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#3] ROLES OF A MODEL CHRISTIAN LEADER 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, He uses people to nurture the babies in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The Church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Woods avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016
     | 8,491 views

    How Elijah deals with depression in 1 Kings 19:1-8

    Depression is a condition all Christians will experience at some point in their lives. There are many false ideas about depression that I would like to clear up. First of all I would like to say that I am NOT a doctor and there are depression situations which should be treated with medicine. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist