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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,134 views

    Attributes of people who finish what they start.

    The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Forgiving Person

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    This is a revamp of a 1997 message. Jesus shares with us insights as to how to become a forgiving person. I do not remember where I got the wording for the 5 point outline.

    INTRODUCTION • A man lay on his deathbed, harassed by fear because he had harbored hatred against another. He sent for the individual with whom he had had disagreement years before; he then made overtures of peace. The two of them shook hands in friendship. But as the visitor left the room, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Round And Round We Go" Series

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    If we look at life only from the viewpoint of the natural physical man, it can get very discouraging. Life is nothing more than one big “rat race.” That is what Solomon is seeing in this first chapter of Ecclesiastes.

    "Round and Round We Go" Eccl. 1:4-18 Rev. Julio González The older we get, the more we begin to see life as an endless cycle. Babies are born, then they grow older and then they die. Then more babies are born. It rains, the sun shines for a while and then it rains again. We work, we eat, we sleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostolic Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,831 views

    There is a side to God which is like that of a mother. Mothers feature in the lives of the Apostles. Deborah rose up in Israel as a mother to lead the nation. Timothy was trained in the Christian faith by his mother and grandmother. Spiritual mothers are

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Cremation Of The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
     | 4,559 views

    Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

    The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Glory Of His Incarnation And The Glory Of His Exaltation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,557 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 11 Luke 2:1-20; Revelation 5:9-14 The Glory of His Incarnation The Glory of his Exaltation

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 11 The Glory of His Incarnation and the Glory of His Exaltation Luke 2:1-20; Revelation 5:9-14 December 21, 2014 Today we finish our series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” This week I want to start by looking at Luke chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,980 views

    Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

    “Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Love In Bloom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019
     | 3,805 views

    Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

    Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Love Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020
     | 3,060 views

    the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1).

    **the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1) __ John might have been the leader of this church __ … “who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Missing Pieces Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,075 views

    Knowledge of God’s Word and doctrine is an important part of Christian growth and maturity; it is not enough, but it is foundational. We vary, one from another, in our relationship to it.

    Missing Pieces (Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-10) 1. A not-so- bright gal calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get it started.” He asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” The girl says, “According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025
     | 600 views

    The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

    SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
     | 667 views

    God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

    The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,234 views

    Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Parable Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025
     | 112 views

    A miracle is the truth of God in works. A parable is the truth of God in word.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Parable? Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 122 views

    A miracle is the truth of God in works.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist