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  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Second Mile Marathon Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012
     | 6,402 views

    God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

    The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

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    When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 6,518 views

    God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

    When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s The Danger In Having A God Of Second Chances?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2013
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    A look at the dangers that come with presuming on God giving a second chances. Thankfully, He is a God who loves giving second chances, but sometimes we get in trouble by expecting they'll always be available.

    DOES GOD ALWAYS GIVE A SECOND CHANCE? Second chances are a gift, not a right. - Jonah 3:1. - We should not presume on God’s mercy. - There are times when a window of opportunity on a second chance closes: a. Timing issue with the opportunity. - Example: my church plant getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Ordinary People Series

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 31, 2015
     | 5,738 views

    Believers will know that Jesus is a miracle-working God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Believers will also put their faith in Jesus, believe his miracles and walk in daily expectancy of his miracles in their lives.

    INTRODUCTION: Good morning. Praise God for this new day. This is the day that God has made we will rejoice and be glad. I won’t worry about tomorrow. I’m trusting in what you say. Today is the day. If you are here this morning, it is not an accident. God has a plan for you. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Men Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2016
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     | 23,923 views

    How was Titus going to "straighten out what had been left unfinished" in Crete? It was an evil land and he was only one man. How did God expect him to do such a daunting task?

    How many of you have ever heard of a television show called “This Old House” (the majority raised their hands). It is a popular home improvement show that is now in its 36th season – that’s 36 years it’s been on TV. It’s popular because people are intrigued with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abcs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
     | 8,578 views

    Growth is expected in our spiritual lives but unlike physical growth, our spiritual growth does not just happen, we need to give effort and consideration if we are to move from milk to solid food.

    ABCS of Spiritual Growth 06/30/08 AM Text: Various, 2 Peter 3:18 Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction It’s not uncommon to speak of the “ABC’s” of a topic when talking about the basics of that topic. When we see a book titled “The ABC’s of Child Development” we can pretty much guess that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of The Bride

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Jan 7, 2015
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     | 8,005 views

    The true bride will always go beyond the minimal requirements. Rebekah gave the servant water but also volunteered to water the 10 camels as well. She was the chosen bride, not for doing the minimum, but for going beyond the expected.

    Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV) 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitful In Old Age

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014
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     | 43,298 views

    This sermon analyzes Psalm 92:12-15, showing God's saints who are older what He expects of them while also showing the younger saints what they need to be aiming for in old age.

    INTRODUCTION The scripture reading that I chose will be the text that I will introduce this series of lessons with today, and it will be our scripture reading for the duration of the lessons. I would encourage you as we go through this month of lessons to write this passage down or to meditate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Working Out Your Salvation

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2022
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     | 4,306 views

    The call to work out our salvation with fear and trembling is not an exercise of futility but one that is not only attainable but an expectation from the Lord because He is the one who works in us to will and act to fulfill His purpose!

    Working out What’s Being Worked In Philippians 2:12-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since God said, “let Us make mankind in our image, in our likeness” (Genesis 1:26), the eternity He placed in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11) keeps us yearning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3 Signs Of The Second Coming In The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,243 views

    We continue this our 3 series on the second coming of Jesus Christ that reveal signs within the church. May we be ready and expecting God's son's imminent return.

    #3 Signs of second coming in the church. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Are expecting the IMMINENT RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST? 1. In the church. 2. In Israel. 3. In nature. 4. In world politics. 5. In society. 6. In technology. 7. In Biblical prophecies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Crucible== Genuine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
     | 580 views

    Today we seem to expect exemption from suffering and test. There is a false teaching that if we are really close to God we will not be tested. Ask Abraham, Job, David, Joseph and Jesus about seasons of testing?

    CRUCIBLE == GENUINE! HOT TRIALS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We go through seasons of tests. Sometimes the trials are so hot we almost seem hopeless. HANG ON! Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Do You Do With A Dead Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    When Jesus died, no one expected Him to rise from the dead. But if you don't believe Jesus is coming back from the dead, what do you do with a dead Jesus?

    OPEN: Back when I was in High School, I had a poem by John Donne on a poster on my wall that looked like parchment paper. It was cool, and the words sounded impressive. The last few words of the poem read this way: “Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Believer’s Walk-1 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019
     | 7,349 views

    When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the new creation has come and the old has gone. Then, there is a certain level of progress and quality of life that God expects from us.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: When a person comes to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    How To Master Your Mind- Part- 3

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,305 views

    When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God.

    The human mind was created to mirror God’s own mind (Genesis 1:27). When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God. 1. “Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
     | 4,811 views

    As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

    Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist