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  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 7 Hardship Enduring Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 28, 2009
     | 4,625 views

    Christian don’t come with auto focus. To endure overcome hardship we must fix our focus on what really matters. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Church as it was meant to be, chose to endure hardship. They chose to endure hardship not because they didn’t have a choice, they could have walked away from the Church at any time, as many did, and gone back to the way life was before Jesus. They chose to endure hardship because they were focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Changing Your World Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,541 views

    The thought and desire to be a difference-maker is hardwired into us by our Creator. God wants us to make a difference wherever we are. That’s why, when we do, there is such a huge payoff.

    Hey, have you ever just kind of stopped and thought or had the thought go through your mind...I wonder if my life really makes a difference? I wonder if what I do really matters. You know, usually it’s on a birthday that we have those thoughts, isn’t it? Like when you turn the big 3-0, or 4-0, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Discouragement

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,639 views

    When we are discouraged, we need to focus on God, not ourselves.

    Dealing With Discouragement January 11, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are discouraged, we need to focus on God, not ourselves. Focus Passage: I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Allure Of "All These Things"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    "All these Things" as taught by Jesus - represent the things of this world.

    The Allure of “All These Things” Matthew 6:24-34 * Over the last 38 years, as we have attempted to serve the Lord, we have lived in many different cities. In every location we had to learn the new home, new city, new roads, and new community. Learning a new community has always been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 3

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
     | 5,130 views

    This sermon looks at what is the most important thing in our lives.

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE. # 3 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. Ps. 39:4. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Ps. 90:12. Teach us to make the most of our time. 1. THE FIRST GOAL OF LIFE IS LOVE FOR GOD. 1 Cor. 14:1a. Let love be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Roller Coaster Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012
     | 9,975 views

    This sermon is a case study in the causes and cures of depression. Elijah is depressed and God knows how to help him out of that dark place.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a depressed man who was sitting at a bar just looking at his drink. 1. He stayed like that for half an hour. 2. Suddenly, a big, mean-looking man stepped next to him, took the drink from the guy, and just drank it all down. 3. This caused the depressed man to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going For 'the Gold'

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,117 views

    Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

    Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Must We Do, To Be Doing The Works Of God?”

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,397 views

    What does it mean to do the works of God? It’s not works, it’s one work... to believe in Christ. The Good News is that even belief is a gift from God!

    Sermon 080209 John 6:22-35; Exodus 16:2-15 Anne and I live in one of those lucky households in America that is blessed with the presence of both cat and dog. Two cats to be exact. I say blessed because we get to witness two very different approaches to the world from each of these animals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Handwriting On The Wall

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 32,208 views

    Lessons from the Pityful party of Belshazzar, interpreted by Daniel

    The Handwriting on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31 One of the most well known phrases from the Bible comes from our text. In business, sports, and just in life, everyone seems to know what the phrase, “The handwriting on the wall” means. Before we read Daniel 5, I wonder how many of us could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Look In His Eyes!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,867 views

    He has patiently been waiting - longing since the foundation of the world for you to look into His eyes, and melt in love before Him.

    Sermon: Don’t look into His eyes! Introduction Power points of Jesus’ eyes, face looking at us: (Make the following statements as you progress through slides 1-7) Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want revival! Don’t look into His eyes if you don’t want to change! Don’t look into His eyes if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Run Series

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

    Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    May I Have Your Attention Please?

    Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,998 views

    What does God have to do to get your attention?

    This is the most distracted we have ever been as a people. There are things happening all around us that cause us to stop one thing to deal with another. We have a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, while we wave at the person as we pass by. There are signs everywhere that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,595 views

    Final message at a church...helping people focus on the future.

    INTRO>In 1985, Michael J. Fox, played the part of teenager Marty McFly, and Christopher Lloyd starred as Dr. Emmit Brown, a weird scientist who invented a time machine placed inside a remodeled DeLourian. Produced by Stephen Spielberg, “Back To the Future,” won the oscars for best effects and best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,457 views

    No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

    Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed