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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed From The Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 266 views

    Discipleship is not a sprint; it is a long obedience in the same direction. Following Jesus is glorious—but it is also costly, stretching, and often exhausting.

    Not Giving Up: The Disciple Who Is Renewed from the Inside Out - 2 Corinthians 4:16 “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16, NLT) Introduction: Following Jesus When Life Wears You Down Church, discipleship is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken” (Mat 12:35,36).

    The power of the tongue Prov. 10:11-22 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. Prov. 10:11. Later on in Proverbs Solomon said, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (18:21). The old adage, “Sticks and stone may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Daring To Be Givers Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2018
     | 5,823 views

    Daring to Be Givers Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – November 18, 2018

    Daring to Be Givers Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – November 18, 2018 Intro Today…we are concluding our Fall focus on Daring Faith. Faith has a daring nature to it. If we understand that faith is the intersection where finite beings respond to an infinite God… it means faith is choosing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Thanks God, Give Back To God And Give To Others? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2023
     | 1,730 views

    We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced

    Series: Thanksgiving to God and Giving Back – Why Give Back? Video Illustration: Psalm 118 Thesis: We should want to give back to God and others because of what Jesus has done for us. In appreciation of His blessings and having experienced His love in our struggles. We should want to pass on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look Up When The Snakes Are Biting You

    Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,080 views

    As the snakes are biting your ankles this week, and they will, remember to stop looking down at them, and turn your eyes upward to God for the relief and deliverance that He is willing to give, if only we look up to Him when the snakes are biting us.

    I used to manage a restaurant in Blowing Rock, NC. Every time that my boss would come by to visit he would remark, looking down, that the baseboards were dirty. No matter how much I cleaned them, he would always find an area (sometimes behind a 200 pound piece of equipment) that needed more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Giving God Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,597 views

    If we would but choose to give God our heart, we would also surrender to him our time, talent and money! This sermon answers three questions about giving your heart.

    Text: Luke 18:18-27 Title: Give Your Heart! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving your heart! Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, Prop.: When you give your heart to God, be prepared for BIG THINGS to happen in your life! Introduction: Good morning! It is so good to be back with you! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    This week we will address the mental area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. How is this area is different from other areas such as the emotional area and what does it mean for

    7UP: You’re Out of Your Mind Philippians 4:8 October 12, 2008 This week we turn to the mental area of our lives. ‘You’re out of your mind’ you may say for talking about this. But if we are going to follow Jesus in holistic community, we’ve got to give God control of this area of our lives as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

    Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Future Glory

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 24, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,317 views

    God’s word gives encouragement by assuring us that God is still in control.

    Future Glory Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend that the devil was having a yard sale. People were buying articles such as lying, cheating. etc. An article was on the end of the table that had a sign not for sale. What is this item that is not for sale, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 5,517 views

    Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

    Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give Money Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 3,863 views

    Ten positive relationships with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • “When you pray” (Matt. 6:5-6) – Relationship to God. • “When you fast” (Matt. 6:16-17) – Relationship to things. 2. How do we do the imperative? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T D avatar

    I Sacrifice So That I Can Grow Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,519 views

    Stewardship Sermon.

    Aaron Siebers. The 27-year-old Denver man, a Blockbuster employee, was skateboarding yesterday afternoon when he fell and ripped his uniform pants. Due to work last night--and concerned about getting "written up" by Blockbuster superiors for not wearing his work-issued khakis--Siebers came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Jesus

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus. Living in him, we must forgive others and take up our cross daily. Communion Sunday

    1.04.2009 Sermon Give us our Daily Bread By William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus You are what you eat Born in a feeding trough, Jesus is our daily bread. We are to consume and live as Jesus did. It is a daily choice. Take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T D avatar

    I Spend So I Can Glorify God Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,406 views

    Stewardship

    I Spend So I Can Glorify God Did you know that the first modern-day lottery was started in 1963 in the state of New Hampshire. Did you know that the state of Massachusetts, started their lottery in 1972 with 50 cent tickets and a drawing once a week. It now has 33 different games to choose from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Isaias Sanchez avatar

    Made To Last Forever

    Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,240 views

    Jesus came not to control your life but to give you life. Jesus came not to steal life, but to give abundant life.

    Made To Last Forever Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. John 10:10 "The thief (devil) does not come except to steal, and to kill, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational