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  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Team Of The Shrewd

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012
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    People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

    Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Seek God & Be Sought By God: Obeying The Magnetic Tug At Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024
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    Draw near to God, with a full heart, loving God with all your heart. And believe Jesus really loves you and wants to be with you too!

    "Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my office down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reflecting God's Holiness In Love Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 24, 2005
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     | 5,681 views

    It’s hard to pinpoint being holy like God. But if we just look at it from the perspective of love, then maybe we can understand God’s holiness and reflect it better in our own lives!

    Reflecting God’s Holiness in Love! Every week my son Grant does something that I could probably use in a sermon in some way. I just love watching him and seeing the things he does and I try to remember as many of them as possible because they make such good illustrations. Parents, did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Graduation 2013

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 6, 2013
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    What to do after graduation

    Graduation June 9, 2013 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wes Richard avatar

    When The Bottom Falls Out Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005
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    Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

    When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Witness To Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
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    Have had your hopes and dreams absolutely destroyed before your eyes? Such loss is entirely devastating and seems absolutely unbelievable at the time. It is hard enough when it happens to you as an individual but more so for a group. Jesus Restores Us

    Witness to Resurrection Luke 24 1 Corinthians 15 Peace be with you Have you ever lost faith? Have you ever had your hopes and dreams absolutely destroyed before your eyes? Maybe for you it was losing faith in someone you loved. All that trust and mutual investment in relationship torn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Worst Job Description Ever

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2019
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    God's appointment is seldom to do easy tasks. God appoints us to do hard things, and He equips us to fulfil what He has appointed us to do.

    “Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sold Out And Radical Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
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     | 12,203 views

    Wsitnessing

    “Sold Out and Radical!” TEXT: Hebrews 11:32-38 INTRODUCTION: Why did we start out reading from Hebrews Chapter 11? Because this is what some call the Bible’s “Hall of Faith.” Men like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses, Enoch and Noah. Men and women who dared to step up in the crowd and radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Source Of My Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001
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     | 5,112 views

    In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

    The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
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    # 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Prophet Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
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     | 4,573 views

    WHEN PREACHERS PREACH GOD’S WORD, IT WILL BRING A RESULT. THE PROPHET JONAH LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY, AND I HOPE WE ALL CAN LEARN IT THE EASY WAY.

    THE PREACHING PROPHET TEXT- JONAH CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION I’ve learned a great deal about preaching the last 5 years. Now don’t think that I mean that haven’t got a lot more to learn, because I know I do. I have found out the need for a solid scriptural sermon. I need to support all the points ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Got Love

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005
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     | 2,142 views

    Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

    Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Smith avatar

    Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,343 views

    Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

    “Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Man Is Basically Good Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2009
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     | 3,394 views

    Thought that might get your attention. The debate about the goodness of man rages, as does the arguments for the existence of God. Paul takes on both in this very hard hitting section.

    How can you know you are dying unless someone tells you ‘you have a terminal disease’? How do you know you need to be set free unless someone tells you ‘you are a captive’? How can you tell something is wrong unless someone tells you what is right? That’s the essence of the rest of Romans 1. Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,052 views

    No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

    THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God