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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Fund Raising

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,842 views

    Every one who expects to receive happiness is obligated to give happiness. You cannot expect to receive a crop unless you have sown a seed first

    Keys to Raising Funds Have you ever wondered where you can find guidelines for fund raising? They are found in 2 Cor. 8:4-22. Quote:It is not necessary to know everything, but one should know almost all the important things about a subject they wish to enjoy success. Quote: It is more blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ephesus Attitude Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    This is the first in a seven sermon series that takes a look at the attitude of the seven churches in Revelation and challenges beleievers to look at their own heart and identify their attitude and make changes as necessary.

    Seven Churches, Seven Attitudes: Which Church Describes You? The Ephesus Attitude Rev. 2:1-7 I. The Ephesus Attitude is One of Soundness (v. 2-3) A. They were sound in their doctrine 1. They did not stand for false teaching 2. They did not stand for phony leaders 3. They did not tolerate evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Stratagem Of Our Enemy!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Our enemy has a basic stratagem against God’s people. The first stradegy is to steal, kill, and destroy. The second stratagem is digression, diversion, divison, and death.

    KNOW THE STRATAGEM OF YOUR ENEMY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PEOPLE NEVER PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL BECAUSE THEY NEVER DEVELOPED A PLAN. A. Without a plan people drift where ever the current flows. B. Without a game plan how can you evaluate where you are as compared to where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Christians Constant Battle With The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 2,744 views

    The story is told of a boxer who was in the fight of his life. From the very first round, he was getting hit from every direction you can imagine.

    • After the first round, he returned to his corner with his nose bleeding. But his manager wanted to encourage him so he said, “Good fight champ, he never laid a glove on you!” • After the second round he returned to his corner with his nose still bleeding and now he had a black eye. But again, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Will Be Called Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018
     | 9,386 views

    This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

    Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The King In Hiding

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,262 views

    Before the event at Mizpah, Samuel had anointed Saul privately as Israel's first King. But on the day he was to be presented to the people, Saul was hiding in the baggage.

    THE KING IN HIDING "20 And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. 21 When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was chosen. And Saul the son of Kish was chosen. But when they sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    This is the first of six sermons dealing with general Christian principles. The idea for the message came from the keys of the computer keyboard; Escape, Control, End, just to name 3

    Introduction Several years ago, there was a slogan put out by one of the shoe manufactures, which simply said – LIFE IS DIFFICULT - PLAY HARD! There was a lot of truth in that slogan – LIFE IS HARD…Every age group has its unique set of challenges. From the teenager navigating high school to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pool Of Water Called Bethesda

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    There was a legion about that pool of water that an Angel went into the water and stirred it up and whoever was the first one to enter the water after the Angel stirred it would be healed of their disease.....

    A pool of water called Bethesda In John chapter 5 the Bible says that Jesus had came into Jerusalem ...He came by a pool of water called Bethesda ... There was a legion about that pool of water that an Angel went into the water and stirred it up and whoever was the first one to enter the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Proverbs: A Study

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,264 views

    This is the first is a Bible Study I did on the book of Proverbs. This particular study took about three wdeeks to do, and deals with the question of what is Wisdom according to the Bible.

    THE ENLIGHTENED LIFE – KNOWLEDGE PROVERBS 1:1-7 KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS BASIC TO WISDOM. A PERSON MAY ACCUMULATE A GREAT NUMBER OF FACTS, BUT STILL NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE AS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED BY EXPERIENCE. PROVERBS IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY, AND IS MATERIAL WE DON’T SPEND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Stires avatar

    How Can I Live The Life I've Always Longed For? Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
     | 5,271 views

    This is the first sermon in the series of The Quest. Every believer must face the need for the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit will be there to be our Guide in our spiritual walk with God.

    “How can I live the Life I’ve always longed for?” Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 Barna Recaps 2006 Church Trends, Future Directions Christian researcher George Barna has outlined what he considers his most significant findings for the year of 2006. According to Barna, the latest survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,163 views

    In this message we will unpack the first two words in the greatest prayer ever prayed, and as we do we will be blown away at the depth Jesus packed into these 2 words.

    “Our Father...” NOW THIS MORNING We are going to begin a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world. A 2000 year old prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, that we know as ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ UNDERSTAND – Jesus after telling how those who live in His Kingdom are not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Buchanan avatar

    The Assurance Of Life Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    The first in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about a pastor. The pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and was then afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,915 views

    This sermon looks at four aspects of discipleship. I. The PURPOSE of Discipleship II. The PROBLEM of Discipleship III. The POWER of Discipleship IV. The PARTNERSHIP of Discipleship (First sermon in this series)

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship You hardly hear the word today. We just don’t like to use it. It has vacated almost every aspect of our living. We have almost abolished it from our vocabulary. Perhaps it is still used in some circles – such as sports – especially went it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law And The Christian, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,576 views

    Jesus gave the ultimate commentary on the Old Testament law, yet it is not very well understood in the Christian community. In this the first of several sermons, we will explore the law and the Christian.

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifices animals, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Crazy Love 1: Stop Praying Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,481 views

    The first sermon of a series on Crazy Love by Francis Chan. This sermon is an exposition of Psalm 19:1-6 about our infinite God based on general revelation.

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 19, 2010 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church Psalm 19:1-6 Crazy Love 1: “Stop Praying” “Our feeblest contemplations of the Cosmos stir us – there is a tingling in the spine, a catch in the voice, a faint ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran