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  • James May avatar

    Too Much To Gain To Lose

    Contributed by James May on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,701 views

    Whether you are young or old, a seasoned veteran of the Cross or a new recruit in the Lord's army, You have too much to gain to lose.

    Too Much to Gain to Lose Sunday, January 10, 2009 By Pastor James May Last year the career of one of the great names in gospel music, Dottie Rambo, came to an end. She was very well known in gospel music circles for the many great songs that she had written. Many of those songs are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Salvation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,422 views

    Where does one begin to travel down the road that leads to true happiness in this life and the next?

    As we began our consideration of the Beatitudes last time, we pointed out four general observations about our Savior’s teaching in Matthew 5:1-12. We said that the Beatitudes speak of God’s personal concern for us; that they declare nine positive facts, that they emphasize proper perspective in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Sin” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    If a Christian is to experience to the full, the joy of their salvation, they must learn how to walk in the victory that have in Christ over sin.

    As we have looked at the Beatitudes, we have pointed out that the word translated “blessed” here literally means “happy.” The promises and principles laid out here by our Savior present us with a blueprint for experiencing true happiness in life - not the kind the world gives and can easily be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

    Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living When Dying Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
     | 5,624 views

    Risk and reward of the radical life, sacrifice, death.

    LIVING WHEN DYING IS GAIN (THE RISK AND THE REWARD OF THE RADICAL LIFE) Matt 10:39 (p 688) Oct. 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If someone asked you “what does being a follower of Christ mean to you? “ And I suppose I’m asking those individuals who have made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Spirituality” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    What characterizes the life of the truly spiritual Christian?

    As we have considered the beatitudes thus far, we have talked about how Jesus says that happiness is found in brokenness, happiness is found in mourning, happiness is found in meekness, and now, we will look at what Jesus had to say about how happiness is found in hungering and thirsting after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Service” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,072 views

    If we are going to find true happiness in life as Christians, we must learn some important lessons regarding service to others in Jesus’ name.

    The word Jesus uses here as he speaks about mercy is most interesting, The word comes from the Greek word, “eliamosuna,” from which we get the “eleemosynary,” which means “benefactory.” In other words, the essence of being merciful is benefiting or serving others. Indeed, such is the case with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Sanctification” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    If we are to know the happiness God has in mind for His children, we need to understand sanctification.

    We have seen how the Beatitudes are progressive in nature, beginning with our gaining the proper perspective on salvation, which leads us to mourn over personal sin, which leads us to an attitude of humility with regards to self and a deep desire to be like Jesus. This is work of God in our life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

    In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,689 views

    Accept the risks; reap the benefits.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] YOU WILL NEVER REAP IF YOU NEVER SOW Several times in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher states that life is unpredictable. We never know when tragedy might strike. I was reminded of this fact last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hans Krause avatar

    To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,805 views

    When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

    [Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,563 views

    Eulogy and interment service for a faithful brother in the Lord. To offer hope and comfort for the family during the time of their loss of a father, husband, son and brother. For the saint, there is a greater hope in death; than in life.

    PART I INTRODUCTION Eulogy Remarks Welcome to this “going home celebration, of Brother Somebody.” At this time I offer my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all here present, in this assembly. To Somebody’s wife (Her Name), his children (sons and daughters) and grandchildren, immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop W. D. Scott Sr avatar

    Turning Your Pain Into Gain Series

    Contributed by Bishop W. D. Scott Sr on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,633 views

    Take the Jabez Challenge and see if God won't enlarge your territory.

    Turning Your Pain Into Gain I Chronicles 4: 9-10 Billy Graham was in a revival some years ago. There was a man there, who had gone through many problems and difficulties. When the invitation to Christ was extended he accepted Christ as his savior. Soon his life began to change and he felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014
     | 6,915 views

    An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

    “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Gain - What Is That?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2015
     | 3,924 views

    We know that Godliness with contentment is great gain but what is great gain in the life of a Christian?

    Great gain. What IS great gain? The world attempts to define the meaning of great gain for us every day. What are some things that the world uses to influence people? (Use a whiteboard to write them down - divide the white board into two columns and write these in the left hand column) TV and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene