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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Downwardly Mobile

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,055 views

    Jesus isn’t saying that ambition is a bad thing, or that they/we shouldn’t aspire to be great. He’s telling them/us that true greatness is something else.

    Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Between Heaven And Earth There Is An Open Door (Come On Up) Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,247 views

    This sermon has many seeds. It concentrates on the rulership of God, His Power, Promise and Praise. An encouraging sermon for those discouraged by life.

    BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN IS AN OPEN DOOR Colossians 3:2 "Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth." Revelation 4:1 "After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven." John lived in the same world in which we live in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

    What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Soaring Like An Eagle

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020
     | 10,278 views

    When we wait on the Lord and make our decisions based on His word, we will mount up like wings of eagles as we serve God.

    Soaring like an eagle Isaiah 40:21-31 Good morning/ turn to Isaiah 40:21-31 Did you know that your attitude plays a factor on how much you will gain out of the service? Stinking thinking can destroy you and will distract you from God. If you came in church overwhelmed by what all you have to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles Scott avatar

    What Is Christian Spirituality

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    Spirituality is grounded in committed Christian living.

    Trinity 8 Proper 10A What is Christian spirituality Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 Thus says the Lord: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Heart, Home, And Hands

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 4,177 views

    God loves you and wants to see you thriving and flourishing as a follower of Jesus! He goes to great lengths to keep us growing and moving forward in our faith.

    Heart, Home, and Hands Intro: As we get ready for the year 2014 to move on in, this is a good time to stop and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might be headed. I’m not sure that you need to make a whole list of unrealistic goals for the new year, just to forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pressure Proves... Series

    Contributed by Selvan John on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,395 views

    Pressures of life is the factor that would prove whether we stand firm for God or compromise.

    Pressure Proves… Greetings in Jesus name! This morning I want to share something important and very relevant and that every one of us go through every day and that is PRESSURE. Our lives are full of pressure – pressure from work, pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010
     | 6,348 views

    Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

    THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seven Things You Can Become That...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,338 views

    "Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Directions For Living The Dream

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021
     | 3,737 views

    Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

    Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Working In God’s Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 69,203 views

    When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

    In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Mays avatar

    What The Recession Reveals About Your Confession

    Contributed by Rick Mays on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    When recession hits home, it reveals the foundation you’re standing on and what you’re trusting in.

    WHAT THE RECESSION REVEALS ABOUT YOUR CONFESSION James 1:1-4 Rev. Rick Mays, Pastor Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 There is nothing that reveals who a person is than when they face trying circumstances. The real person surfaces when the pressure is turned up and the fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,462 views

    God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

    What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021
     | 2,891 views

    Taming our tongue is probably one of the hardest things we have to do. But thankfully it is not what we have to do by ourselves or in our own strength.

    Taming the Tongue James 1:26 James 3:1-12 Good Morning/ Taming your tongue could be one of the hardest things you do Question- Have you ever said something that you wish you could take back? Have you ever realized that such a small muscle (3-4”) in your mouth could get you into so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,354 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist