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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,168 views

    One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

    When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    What Is The Kingdom Like?

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
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    Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

    When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give Of Your Flower And Oil, Or Die

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,642 views

    The widow positioned herself spiritually for a greater miracle by first being obedient with her little

    Give of your flour and oil, or Die! Luke 14:26-35 (Prayer) He that hath ears to hear, let him hear! Last week I began to share a message meant to enable you to come to the presence of Christ Jesus and receive what you so desperately need in your spiritual life. Jesus said that whosoever does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 17,615 views

    First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

    Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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    Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

    Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Kind Of Sacrifice Are You Giving

    Contributed by Rick Balmer on Oct 19, 2007
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     | 8,651 views

    All too often we give God our second best and not our first.

    Genesis 4:3-7 (KJV) 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024
     | 763 views

    What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Better You

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

    BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satisfied?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 7, 2013
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     | 6,872 views

    Contentment can only be found in God, not things.

    Title: Satisfied Text: I Timothy 6:6-8 Truth: Contentment can only be found in God, not things. Aim: I want the pursuit of God to be more important than the pursuit of things. Life ?: What do I need to know & do so that it will produce contentment? INVITATION Where do the happiest kids in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Hinders Church Growth?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,854 views

    There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

    ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Mystery Of His Will”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,132 views

    There are three astonishing things I was reminded of this week

    “The Mystery of His Will” June 23, 2019 Ephesians 1:1-14 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Unusual Times

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 13, 2020
     | 3,927 views

    We are living through an unusual Easter celebration, but that first Easter was the most unusual of all.

    April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10 Unusual Times Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, friends, we find ourselves in very unusual times! Typically, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Is Your Soul?

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    Our number one concern today should be the condition of our own soul first

    “HOW IS YOUR SOUL?” George Crumbly January 29, 2006 Humphrey UMC Sunday AM Maxium Security Unit Tucker AR Wednesday February 8, 2006 7:00pm Mark 8 INTRO: Got home Monday night and received a call from some folks from a church I used to pastor back in the 90’s, their father has bone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (1) Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,983 views

    Remember Jesus on Easter and all the things that happened.

    ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (1) Matthew 27:51-28:6; 2 Timothy 2:8 I. REMEMBER THE IMMEDIATE RESULT OF HIS DEATH. 1. The veil in the temple was rent; Matt. 27:51. At that moment the curtain in the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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