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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Our Money: Doing The Right Things

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 30, 2017
     | 4,469 views

    We all have something and this message looks at how we are supposed to treat the things we have

    Well, today is the day. You ready? It’s April 30th the last day to get your taxes filed for 2016. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are elected or rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Set Your Mind On Things Above Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,401 views

    Based on Colossians 3:1-4 - Encourages hearers to focus & concentrate on heavenly realities.

    “SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE” Col. 3:1-4 FBCF – 8/4/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Olympics – Women’s 10 mm air rifle competition – Bullseye the size of a period in size 12 font – shooting from 33 feet away – South Korea’s Ban Hyo-Jin won gold by 1/10 of a point over a shooter from China. US shooter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Isn't Into Dead Things

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,581 views

    being alive in Christ

    Intro: the family cat had been run over and Tommy was heartbroken. His mother to ease his pain said, Tommy, don’t feel bad, our cat is in heaven. Tommy looked at his mom and said, why does God want a dead cat in heaven? This is good theology, God isn’t into dead things. Years ago there was a movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Does All Things Well Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2021
     | 3,830 views

    Mark's Gospel continues to show us the numerous episodes of compassion, care, concern, and confrontation that made up the person, ministry and work of the Lord Jesus. He is beyond our poor words of description.

    Our journey through Mark's Gospel continues with these words that describe the work and person of the Lord Jesus Christ; "He has done all things well." (7:37). No one could accuse Him of doing anything that had even a trace of fault, defect, mistake, or ineptness. His words and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 15, 2013
     | 5,941 views

    Bodily exercise has its benefits, but godliness is profitable for anything worthwhile you can think of. Part 1 of a 2 part series on godliness and contentment.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series: Sermon 1 in 2-part series “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013
     | 17,575 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fidelity In All Things, Especially Marriage

    Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,161 views

    Fidelity and Loyalty are needed in all areas of our lives, especially marriage.

    • I’VE BEEN IN THIS PULPIT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND THIS IS THE FIRST LESSON THAT I’VE ATTEMPTED TO PREACH ON MARRIAGE. • MAYBE I WAS AFRAID. TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK FROM THE WORD OF GOD ON A PARTICULAR SUBJECT, ONE MUST FEEL THAT HE HAS A MASTERY OF IT OR AT LEAST A WORKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Set Your Mind On Things Above

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 26, 2026
     | 86 views

    Based on Colossians 3:1-4 - Encourages hearers to seek Jesus with all their hearts.

    “SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE” Col. 3:1-4 FBJ DNOW – 1/16/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – Video of Levi preaching – “He is just the best!” And HE IS!!! Col. 1:15-20 (TLB) – “Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God. He existed before God made anything at all, &, in fact, Christ himself is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Than Just A Sunday Thing

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 18,932 views

    This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

    Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's The Little Things

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,628 views

    It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Remembrance Sunday - What We Should Remember

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 9, 2024
     | 666 views

    On Remembrance Sunday let's remember, first, that there are things to SACRIFICE for. Second, that there are things to FIGHT for. And third, that there are things to HOPE for.

    INTRODUCTION EARLIER IN THE SERVICE Today is Remembrance Sunday. It’s a time for remembering. In Britain, I think we’re good at remembering the people in the armed forces who gave their lives in conflicts over the past century or so. Yesterday, the Royal British Legion held Festivals of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thing My Daddy Taught Me

    Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    This is a Fathers Day sermon that talks about the things my Dad taught me about God.

    Things my Daddy taught me (about God) Jeremiah 18: 1-6 This past week I have spent some time thinking about growing up and the things that I learned from my Dad. My daddy taught me some useful things, like knowing when to keep my mouth shut, knowing when to stand up for something that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 8 - Seeking Things Above Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2025
     | 440 views

    Today, as we move into Colossians chapter 3, Paul turns his attention to the practical realities of our new lives in Christ and our need to seek the heavenly and slay the earthly.

    Introduction: A. Young children are funny to watch (especially when they are other people’s children). 1. One of the first words they learn is “mine.” 2. They think that everything is theirs – whatever they see, they grab and say: “mine!” B. Unfortunately, many people never grow up or outgrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ