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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Hidden Treasures In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 2,804 views

    Treasures are worth digging for.

    The Hidden treasures in Christ Colossians 2:1-5 Good morning church- I am glad that you have taken the time to hear God’s word. I pray that your heart is ready to receive what He has for us. Please turn to Colossians 2:1-5 and then put your finger in Ephesians 2 Colossians 2:1-5 Read slowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,005 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 21,855 views

    how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

    March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Sparkman avatar

    Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 29,179 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022
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     | 6,855 views

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Things? Is Life About Things?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2018
     | 5,218 views

    We deal with the "ME GENERATION." This attitude is as old as mankind. He who has the most toys? Biggest crowds? Big budget? Life is more than things, life is about relationships.

    THINGS, IS LIFE ABOUT THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson… TEXT: Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. PLEASE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021
     | 1,904 views

    Everyone has times when they think "it can't get any better than this" and "it can't get any worse". Several examples of good things and bad things are examined, plus there's a word of encouragement at the end.

    Edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO Not an exact transcription. Introduction: How many of us can remember a time when we thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this?” I can think of a couple. One such instance happened back in the early 90’s when I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Life Happens Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
     | 6,428 views

    James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

    JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

    For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Secret Things And The Revealed Things

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 12, 2018
     | 10,694 views

    A sermon for a NEW YEAR, based on a striking text from Dt. 29:29. As we enter a new year, we cannot know the SECRET (unknown) THINGS that the year will bring, but God has REVEALED to us his commandments, his priorities, and how to enter into a relationship with him through Jesus Christ.

    THE SECRET THINGS AND THE REVEALED THINGS—Dt. 29:29 If you could know the future, would you do things differently? ***I was playing basketball with my brother, and I noticed an older guy who seemed to play every day. I asked my brother what he did for a living, and my brother informed me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Go The First Ten Feet

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017
     | 4,618 views

    Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

    "When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Doing Lesser Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2022
     | 1,379 views

    When we are at work, we know what is important and what not. Sometimes we make a list and set it up in priority. We typically don't do the least important things first. God has a list for us. We need to make sure we are doing the important things.

    If we could say that a certain group or part of the membership of Fundamental Baptist Church is carrying on the work that Jesus called us to do, it would have to be this group. The Wednesday night crowd many times come to church when they have worked all day long. You are tired. You are worn out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Keeping God Our First Priority Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Even though we all know that we are born to die, we often loose track of the important things in life.

    James 4:13-17 Now Listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while the vanishes. 15) Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Singleton avatar

    These Things #4 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

    THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #4 1ST TIMOTHY 4:12-15 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING, WE LOOKED AT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT PAUL INSTRUCTED TIMOTHY TO COMMAND AND TEACH AS HE MINISTERED TO GOD’S PEOPLE. TONIGHT, PAUL BEGINS TO GIVE TIMOTHY SOME PERSONAL TEACHING. HE TELLS HIM THAT HE IS TO PRACTICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Knocked Off Balance

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,112 views

    When you are knocked off your feet, blind with tears or pain or even a light like the one Paul saw, the first thing to do is seek God.

    This has been a bad week. It started with one of the worst tragedies that has ever hit our country. Only wars, terrorist attacks and natural disasters have caused more anguish, more grief and suffering and loss, and more questions about providence and the presence - or absence - of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed