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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Secret Of Greatness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
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     | 17,460 views

    Rebekah rose above those around her because of her willingness to give her time and to serve others

    The Secret of Greatness Genesis 24:15-25 May 9, 2010 Morning Service Introduction What NOT to Buy Your Wife: Although the only person a man usually shops for is his wife, the whole experience is a stressful one. Many a man has felt extreme frigid temperatures for a long period based on a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 49,153 views

    I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

    RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
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     | 12,085 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing His Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    Seeing the Holiness of God and being aware of His Presence should produce a fearful wonder and reverence of God, a terrifying vision of our own sinfulness, and a sanctified yieldedness to the Holy Sovereign One.

    CONDITIONS OF REVIVAL: SEEING HIS HOLINESS ISAIAH 6:1-8 HOLY – HOLY – HOLY! The God of all creation is infinitely holy. But what does that mean? We have been told that the word holy means to sanctify or to be set apart. R.C. Sproul in his book The Holiness of God (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes (Do You Have What It Takes?)

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,637 views

    What makes a Hero? Jesus is our Biblical example of hero and calls each one of us to become a hero. Traits of Hero - Selfless, Servants heart, Sacrifice. This is a reworking of my highly rated "Greater Love" memorial day message from May 2007

    HEROES Jn 15: 12-13 INTRO WHAT MAKES A HERO WE NEED THEM, LOVE THEM, DO WE UNDERSTAND THEM? LOOKED UP TO, BUT MORE - WHO WERE YOUR HEROES GROWING UP? WHY? BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID / ACCOMPLISHED OR WHO THEY ARE - THEIR CHARACTER HOW THEY TREATED YOU WHAT MAKES A HERO? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving As A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

    STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Fitting Room

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,154 views

    Beware of what other's try to put on you. God's has a calling and anointing that will fit you perfectly.

    INTRO: 1. When I think about this event in the life of David, I don’t envision David standing before Goliath with a sling in his hand… I rather envision David in Saul’s dressing room buried under the massive armor of King Saul. a. How awkward it must have been, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Body Of Christ – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,645 views

    As we unpack Ephesians chapter four, verses 7 through 12, we are going to answer some very important questions about Christ’s gifts to the church:

    Last time we learned that God has great regard for His Church. The church is the Body of Christ. Believers are the ecclesia, and are the “called out ones”. Christians are called out from the world, called out of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Jesus has a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,102 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that come when a Church experiences growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 1) Acts 6:1-7 There are times when young children complain of pain in their extremities; a common response from parents is, “ah, it is just growing pains”. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and other medical researchers there is no evidence that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Usage Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2015
     | 7,450 views

    Don't use your power to benefit yourself at others' expense; use it to benefit others at your expense.

    Just a few years ago (2012), Paul Piff was researching the effect power had on people. So in one study, he had subjects play a two-person game of Monopoly in which power was intentionally skewed: one player was given a wad of cash and the use of both dice; while the other player received only half ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The General Orders Of The Sentry/Church

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 28, 2016
     | 5,828 views

    A Memorial Day Message

    THE GENERAL ORDERS OF THE SENTRY / CHURCH There are many conflicts, struggles and wars recorded in the Scriptures. Because of this, God has periodically employed the use of military men to further His divine purposes and plan for the ages (Abraham, Moses, Joshua & Caleb, The Judges, The Kings). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon For Faithful Saint

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,551 views

    Dennis ______ lived about 68 years and died after a severe battle with cancer. His life and his Bible (I use the deceased’s Bible to see what was important to them) faith and service were of great value to him.

    "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cup Of Cold Water Christians

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 41 ratings
     | 27,481 views

    Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

    (Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fear Only The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012
     | 6,436 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The Lord has given me a strong warning not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,433 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church