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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    In The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    A lesson about choices in Christian living.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: To come face to face with Jesus is a dream every real Christian shares. To gaze into His eyes, to feel the power of His presence and the purity of His soul, to have Him speak just one word in our hearing – how great would that experience be? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recognition And Rewards

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    Does God recognize and reward some Christians more than others? And if he does how can I qualify?

    Introduction How many of you work at a place where people are recognized and rewarded for a job well done? Why do you think companies make a point to recognize and reward such things as perfect attendance, production goals and length of service? Is it not true that we will try harder if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where's Your Treasure?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    Exposition of Matt. 6:19-24

    Where’s Your Treasure? Matt. 6:19-24 A while back, Fortune magazine did their cover story on Mr. Warren Buffet, who in June was the world’s 2nd richest man. It was then he announced he will donate 85% of his $44 billion fortune to 5 charity foundations. Commenting on his generosity, Buffet said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,530 views

    This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

    Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Do People Want?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,404 views

    Think about this. "What is it that people really want?" & "Just how important are these things, anyway?" Now let’s look at my list, & see if we can find some answers to these questions.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH bROWNSVILLE, TX A. Some months ago, a preacher I know decided to keep track for one week of all the requests people made of him at the church, & of all the questions that he was asked. When people stopped by to see him, what did they want? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Replacing Fear Of Man With Fear Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,050 views

    All Christians should be far more concerned with what God thinks about them than what men and women think.

    Replacing Fear of Man with Fear of the Lord June 11/12, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All Christians should be far more concerned with what God thinks about them than what men and women think. AIM: Those who hear this message will be convicted of their fear of man, and will be released from the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Duct Tape Resolutions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    How to end the year and look forward to the next year.

    Mark 10:17-27 December 30, 2007 Duct Tape Resolutions This week and next have to be some of the most depressing of the entire year! The holidays are over, the family and friends are gone, there are no more presents to open, the Christmas candy has dwindled and has left a mark on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jacob Holmes avatar

    The Boards And The Believers

    Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    How God, through typification, teaches us Basic truths applicable to a Christian life.

    "The Boards And the Believers" Introduction: IN THIS passage of scripture, we find that Moses is still at work, sending out the edict of the tabrenacle with the LORD commanded him to build. He Intricately instructs on every detail, of every part of that sacred sanctuary; From the Laver ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Let Satan Steal The Word From You

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on May 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,990 views

    All that we need to WALK in VICTORY in this life is IN the Word of God. Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. All the Healing and Deliverance we will ever need has already been provided. What we do

    Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Paul is talking about the WORD of God that came through the Men of God. Paul is saying that If we don’t take hold of the ...read more

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  • Dan Cale avatar

    12 Keys To Abundant Living: Planning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,534 views

    This third in the series deals with issues of planning and execution in life. While most people go through life "letting life just happen to them" there is encouragment to take control of life through the Spirit of God.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,708 views

    We continue in this series as we discuss how we really put into practice the things we’ve talked about, how the priorities in life should look: God first, then your family, then everything else -- but how do we get there?

    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life For the past few weeks, we have been talking about the Ultimate Ride: Transforming your Life and Family. We’ve talked about the wrong way to do things and we’ve talked about the right way to do things. We’ve used cars on this stage to illustrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Nelson avatar

    Nirvana!? Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
     | 2,998 views

    Finding Nirvana

    THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS Nirvana!? Job 5:17 • Job 5:17 “Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:” o Job 1:21-22 “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Free To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,703 views

    6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joel Ferren avatar

    Who Is In Control Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 30,677 views

    What do you allow to control your life? Many things battle for control over us. When the Holy spirit is in control we are in safe hands.

    Who is in control of your life? November 4th, 2001 Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. [2] When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. [3] This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

    Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist