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  • Efrain Perez avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Efrain Perez on Oct 9, 2011
     | 5,597 views

    On that day the King of kings & the Lord of lords, the righteous Judge will award us the crown of righteousness. You can stack up all the awards & all the ceremonies in this world, none can compare to the Father's house. Well done good & faithful servant.

    Running the race Striving for the Prize 1Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. • In order to get in a race we need to prepare, use an example of a runner • Races are challenging, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
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     | 8,878 views

    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What's Your Problem Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "When God Says..."

    Sunday Morning November 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#4] WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction: Who in here has made the comment, “I would rather die than __________ (please fill in the blank)”? Of course we have all said that; but how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 179 ratings
     | 44,807 views

    What causes fights and quarrels? 1- Wrong desires 2- Wrong directions 3- Wrong motives

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Navy Seal Obituary: Aaron Carson Vaughn. Killed in that helicopter crash, Afghanistan, August 6,2011. Aaron Carson Vaughn was a man of deep faith, insisting to his family that he didn’t fear his job as a Navy SEAL "because he knew where he was going" when he died. "Aaron was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reluctant Disciples

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008
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    To be a true disciple we must be willing to follow the lamb where ever he may go. The question you should ask is how far will you go?

    #1) Count the Cost Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. I think as Christians we would all like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    It’s Not Just Our Building That’s New - So Are You!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2015
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     | 5,319 views

    A reminder of the change that God has worked in us through faith in Jesus. This change takes away our guilt and motivates us to live for others, not ourselves.

    Do you still marvel at the transformation? People in the community do. A week ago Saturday a man pulled up in the church driveway, got out of his truck, and started pacing around the parking lot with a bemused look on his face. When I went outside he gestured at the church with tattooed arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Must Know The Entreator Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014
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     | 4,354 views

    Do you really know yourself and why you are speading the message?

    You must also know the entreater. While it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to listen and respond. We are the package for the message. This is why prosperity preachers must wear expensive suits, Rolexs and have jets and multi-million dollar homes. For them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Of Personal Attitudes...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 3,928 views

    You do not see things as they are, you see things as you are. Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Your motives? All these come into play when you make choices...

    THE BATTLE OF ATTITUDES? HOW DO YOU GET YOUR ATTITUDES, PERSPECTIVES, MOTIVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU SEE THINGS AS THINGS AS YOU ARE! Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: INTRODUCTION: I ran across this little saying... YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Challenges Require Decisions/Actions Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 6, 2020
     | 2,986 views

    Because we sin and the world sins, there will always be challenges in life and so today, tomorrow, this week, this month, this new year, let us commit to making decisions and actions with pure hearts and motives for the Lord!

    Before we worship with Communion and remember the love of God through Jesus Christ, let us worship God by listening to Him… please open your Bibles to Judges 9……… Let us remind ourselves of what happened at the end of Judges …. Judges 8:28-35….. Gideon (Jerub-Baal) led Israel back to God and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Praise God? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2019
     | 3,888 views

    Why should we praise god and how often should we be doing it?

    Last week we learned about Godly Leader/Judge Deborah, Israel’s Army Commander Barak, and a special woman Jael who decided to take the life of an evil person Sisera who was the commander of the Army who went against Israel. Today we will read the praises to God of Deborah and Barak. Open your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    21. Other Mosaic Covenant Questions Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,733 views

    Dietary Laws and Misconceptions about Sacrifices

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 21 – OTHER MOSAIC COVENANT QUESTIONS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Church-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 31, 2018
     | 2,543 views

    4 of 4. Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--IV—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Semore avatar

    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 1 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,841 views

    A seven part series on Gideon starting with the condition and crisis of Israel in it's backslidden state, the selection of Gideon, the process of his development and finally his overcoming victory and destruction of the enemy.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor Part 1 of a Series Intro: I love to preach Series. You know, where you teach on a thought or topic for several weeks in a row. One of my favorite Old Testament guys is Gideon. With that being said, today we will begin a series of sermons about the life and times ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Parable Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,663 views

    Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

    This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,994 views

    Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

    Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist