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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Through Small Group Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,255 views

    We are to order our priorities around those of Jesus and arrange our lives in the example of Jesus. The challenge of doing this in the face of the world is monumental to say the least. The answer to living the life Jesus calls us to live in small groups

    Small Groups James 5:16, Hebrews 3:13-14 When I graduated from seminary and moved back to New Orleans, my best friend from college called me and invited me to go to a restaurant on Old Metairie Road where they had installed a sand volleyball court. I had never played sand volleyball and so we got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Path To Spiritual Victory Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 10,108 views

    John had experienced adversity in life and great spiritual challenges. He realized that a close relationship with Christ and continued growth were vital for victorious living. Many lack growth due to spiritual immaturity. Growth is key for victory.

    The Path to Spiritual Victory 1 John 2: 12-17 The love and concern John has for the church is evident as we continue to read this epistle. He began by exalting Christ, reminding the believer of whom they have believed. He offered a challenge regarding our fellowship with the Lord and shared the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,573 views

    It's easy to get along with people who get along with us, but what about when we see someone very different from us in need? Jesus challenges us to be a good neighbor to everyone we encounter.

    Luke 10:25-37 Who is My Neighbor? Have you ever struggled to be nice to someone, especially someone different from you? Maybe they’re talkative and you’re quiet, or they are a gossip and you detest gossip, or maybe their skin is darker and yours is lighter, or yours is darker and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
     | 5,507 views

    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gray Areas Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 8,956 views

    It's not difficult at times living in a world of absolutes, that something is either right or wrong. The challenge comes in the so-called Gray areas, or the subjective areas of our faith. How do we decide what is right or wrong in these areas?

    THE GRAY AREAS OF FAITH ROMANS 14:1 – 14:23 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT TODAY, IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE FIND CONFUSING. IT’S EASY TO LIVE IN A WORLD OF ABSOLUTES, TO BE ABLE TO SAY THIE IS RIGHT AND THAT IS WRONG. WHY, BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. BUT HERE PAUL MAKES US ASK THE QUESTION IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020
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     | 4,287 views

    As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

    THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,029 views

    There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

    Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,147 views

    This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

    The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love And Compassion-The Key To Our Future

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,616 views

    Christians throughout the centuries, in response to the challenge of this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, have tried to help people in need, and in the process have made a better world. We, and they, will reap the reward of our earthly actions.

    She wore her characteristic Indian sari with the blue border that represented the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1949. Her years on earth had bent her already small frame, but there was nothing small about Mother Teresa’s presence. Who would have ever thought that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,964 views

    This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,686 views

    Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Burning The Bulls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,623 views

    When Martin Luther posted his challenge to the church's selling of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Pope Leo X was not pleased. The Pope issue a Papal Bull condemning Luther as a heretic. Luther responded by burning copies of the Bull.

    OPEN: October 31st was Halloween… but it was also the date of something even more significant. Many churches celebrate the last day of October as “Reformation Day” – the day (500 years ago) when Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of a Church building in Wittenberg, Germany that challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restore Me Lord

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Apr 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,296 views

    Life is filled with challenges. sometimes along the way, we lose our way and in the process, for one reason or another, we lose our joy or strength, among other things. God promises to restore if we let Him.

    RESTORE ME LORD (Psa.51:12; Neh.8:10; Psa.23:3) (Rev.Michael Jakes) revmjay@yahoo.com 1. WHAT is restoration? •to cause to return •to bring back to a former condition •to make whole •to repair or renovate Other words linked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • G. D. Helton avatar

    Where Is The Church

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,901 views

    A message to challenge God's people to return to the basics of what His Church is to be. Pastors please feel free to use, modify, exhort and expand on this message. Use these talking points to go the direction the Holy Spirit leads you.

    Where is the Church Sunday Morning, 01-12-14 Text: Matt 16:18 Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Intro: The title of the message this morning is “Where is the Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kingdom Seeds Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,888 views

    In one of the most important parables of the Book of Mark, Jesus teaches us to do three things with the Word of God: to hear it, accept it, and reproduce from it. The challenge for us is ... Are we obeying or disobeying this critical command?

    Kingdom Seeds Mark 4:1-20 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational