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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
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    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jared Laughlin's Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    This message was spoken at the graduation of Jared Laughlin, a homeschooled young man by his father Pastor Terry Laughlin

    In just a moment I am going to read from the Book of Jeremiah 29:11-14a. Title: A Graduate’s Call Theme: Walking in Biblical Success Introduction: Today’s passages of Scripture are found around Jared’s theme verse that the Holy Spirit has laid upon his heart for his life. These Scriptures are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
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    In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

    The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bo Brown avatar

    Hungry And Thirsty

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Jun 21, 2003
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    DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION

    HUNGRY AND THIRSTY MATTHEW 5:6 INTRO: A) ARE YOU HUNGRY B) ARE YOU THIRSTY C) WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR D) WHAT DO YOU THIRST FOR 1) DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS 2) DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK 3) DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION 4) DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION E) IS YOUR SPIRIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randell Brown avatar

    God Is Not Slack Concerning His Promises

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
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    God is not slack concerninghis promises for life or death.

    GOD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISES II PETER 3:8-10  In today’s world the word or a promise of a man is not regarded or counted very highly of. In not to long of a time ago, a man’s word or promises were all you needed. They would state it and others believed it. Many business deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Approaching Halftime Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003
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    This message focuses on finding fulfillment as you approach mid-life. It could be re-worked and be used to encourage Christ-centered "goal-setting."

    Approaching Half Time Dr. Marty Baker / July 29, 2001 www.stevenscreek.net One of the marks of success in a football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half time. In the locker room, the coaches look at what went wrong, what went right, and then adjust their game plan so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
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    Trouble shooting lifes trails

    /****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All His Benefits

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    It’s by living God focused instead of problem focused that we can enjoy the abundant life that God planned for us to enjoy. There are many benefits to serving God and living in His Kingdom.

    Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007
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    Yes, there are difficulties, sacrifices, trials, and persecution that the faithful Christian will face because of His walk with/in the Lord Jesus. Even then, there is great joy in being a Christian!

    The Joy of Being a Christian Theme: No matter your trials it is a joy to be a Christian. Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Being a faithful Christian means there are many trials following in the footsteps of our Christ. 1. That is part of the cost of being in Christ. 2. Such is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Reid avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,991 views

    Common thread between the Thanksgiving holiday and our spiritual lives.

    Thanksgiving Things that we do during this season that we need to do in our spiritual lives Psalms 50:23 11/16/06 He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; And to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. 1. Invite family and friends over Matthew 9 Jesus says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rex E. Faile avatar

    All We Need Is In Christ

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,421 views

    The apostle Peter shares the wonderful promise of God to us that God has given us everything we need for both this life and the life to come through his son Jesus Christ

    All We Need Is In Christ Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Introduction: The apostle Peter shares the wonderful promise of God to us that God has given us everything we need for both this life and the life to come through his son Jesus Christ 2 Pet 1:1-12 1 Simon Peter, a ...read more

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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Passionate Christianity

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

    Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Visser avatar

    A Kind Of Firstfruits Series

    Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,614 views

    God allows and trials and purposes in your life, not to destroy you, not to harm you, not even to hurt you, but to strengthen your faith to teach you perseverance an endurance and to help you grow up in Christ in every way.

    A Kind of First Fruit James 1:16-18 What I want us to try to do together in the time that we have this morning is unpack these verses that we have read together from James Chapter 1, the verses 16, 17 and 18. The book of James, like all Bible books is not simply a collection of isolates verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    In A Pit With A Lion

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,469 views

    Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

    IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Richardson avatar

    Hollow And Empty

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,421 views

    If we are living our lives to ourselves, we will be the grinch, or Ebenezer Scrooge. Our insides will be so messed up that we’ll soon be living a life of fear and paranoia, feeling that everyone is out to get us.

    Title: Hollow and Empty Scripture: Romans 14:7 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. 8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel