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  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    Carpe Diem Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010
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     | 6,415 views

    Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

    “CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be A Hero Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    66th in a series from Ephesians. The church needs behind the scene heroes like Tychicus.

    I’m going to begin with a quiz this morning. The subject of this quiz is the University of Arizona football team. Let’s see how much you know about the team. Let’s begin with the coaching staff. How many of you can name the head coach? [Mark Stoops]. How about the offensive coordinator? [Sonny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 981 views

    Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

    The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has Chosen You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,120 views

    Encourage believers to acknowledge and obey God's unique purpose for their lives, trusting in His divine plan and embracing the blessings that come from being His chosen ones.

    Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today. We are going to dive into the word of God in 2 Chronicles 29:11 which says, "My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, and that you should minister to Him and burn incense." You ...read more

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    Reimagining God's Good News PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 616 views

    This sermon encourages understanding and living God's promise of abundant, eternal life through knowing Him, participating actively in His Kingdom, and being ambassadors of His love.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love and reverence for our Lord and Savior. We are here today to delve into the Word, to seek guidance and wisdom, to find solace and strength. We are here today to connect with the Divine, to listen to His word, to ...read more

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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    In one of the most stressful times of Jesus' life, He heard a single voice cry out for mercy. And He stood still.

    There is a church in downtown Washington, DC, right in an area where there are a lot of street people. Almost every Sunday, a few of them would come into the church and sit in the back pews and watch the service. They are scary people, because they are toothless and dirty and they have not bathed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023
     | 1,458 views

    The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

    (Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Expedience Of Jesus' Departure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 26, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,190 views

    Jesus had to remind them not to be borne down by overmuch sorrow

    THE EXPEDIENCE OF JESUS’ DEPARTURE. John 16:1-7. In the previous chapter, Jesus did not hold back from His eleven remaining disciples the reality that they must face. They would face persecutions. Jesus has forewarned them, and us, so that we might be forearmed against such things, and need not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Sent Me Here To Finish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,602 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-3 on running the Christian race

    Introduction: Dr. Johnny Pressley is coming on October 23- 26. He loves to run. He runs every day. He will run a marathon on the weekend if he has a light week after it. Runs several marathons a year. Since many of us have the day off tomorrow let’s run. There’s a race at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Become A Good Buddy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2022
     | 1,729 views

    Body language has become a very important thing these days.

    Body language is used in nearly every aspect of daily life, and observing someone can sometimes tell you a lot about how a person is feeling and what is on their mind. For example, in poker, people try to limit their body language to prevent others from guessing their hand or what they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,522 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Each Other Up: The Power Of Encouragement In Community 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,834 views

    The importance of mutual encouragement and edification within the Christian community.

    Building Each Other Up: The Power of Encouragement in Community 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) - "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." The importance of mutual encouragement and edification within the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,648 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational