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Failures Of The Foolish

Contributed by David King on Mar 4, 2007

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Left behind when I was so sure I would go.

Text Matthew 25:1-13 Matt 25:13.. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. KJV INTRO: The parable concerning the ten virgins isn’t a new one to the church world. It has been preached upon many different times and many different ways. I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2013

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I’m not talking about head pain or tooth ache – I’m talking about fiery trials! Gird yourself to face it!

Fiery trial! 1 Peter 4:12”Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;” You’ll never find a rainbow if you are looking down! We keep concentrating on the problem, make circles around the issue, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Way Of Living Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

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"Would you like fries with that?" is what we hear whenever we go to McDonalds. Some people think Christianity is like that - that we can order salvation but holiness is an optional extra. Here Paul tells us that holiness is not an optional extra to the

Earlier this year we looked at Eph 2:1-10. We looked at extremes. Do you remember the extremes we looked at? Extremes of weather: 40C Mongolia in winter to +45C Dubai in summer. Think of other extremes. Earlier in the year when we last looked at extremes the Mary River was in flood. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013

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Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

“For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Going Beyond Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 6, 2019

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Second mile walking means we take the extra way. We go beyond what is expected in love and forgiveness.

Title: Going Beyond Theme: Showing the importance of taking the extra step. Text: Matthew 5:41 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-45, Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God

A Second Mile Servant

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

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Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

based on 54 ratings

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It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

“Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

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In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

“What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wide Open

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 1,688 views

What if God multiplied your efforts by 100?

Living Wide Open (Part Two) Matthew 19:16-30 Acts 13:36 And David served the purposes of God in his generation. Participant vs. spectator Read Philippians 2:5-11 “He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.” Object Lesson: serving towel 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live In Unity Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012

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The Church is one body. Unity is worth the effort.

Introduction “An architectural magazine is responsible for the statement that the members of a Presbyterian church in Waterloo, Iowa, have constructed a new church building out of a single large rock. Stone was scarce, and while looking about for a possible quarry their attention was called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Great Commission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012

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A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

“A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002

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An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Saw A Throne Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

based on 9 ratings

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In Worship John had a revelation.We also need to receive this revelation to have an extra ordinary relation with God

Then I Saw Revelation 5:1-5 (AMP) 1 AND I saw lying on the open hand of Him Who was seated on the throne a scroll (book) written within and on the back, closed and sealed with seven seals; 2 And I saw a strong angel announcing in a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the scroll? And [who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Boosting Our Flavor And Savor Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 4, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Second sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Boosting Our Flavor and Savor Revelation 2:1-8 Introduction: There is no more basic barometer of our commitment to Christ than our desire to worship Him and be in the presence of his people at church. There should be no more basic a yearning among believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

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From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 145:18, Isaiah 59:2, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 29:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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