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  • Steven Buhr avatar

    What Is My Goal In Life? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,318 views

    Will we go wherever He calls us, will we follow wherever he leads us, and will we one day take hold of the prize and hear our Lord tell each of us, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’?

    In case you haven’t yet heard…the Olympics are coming to Vancouver in less than 100 days. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events, from speed skating to downhill skiing, and my favourite…hockey (Canada’s Game!). Athletes train in such a way as to be the best of the best. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Self Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,995 views

    Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

    Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

    2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,673 views

    Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

    The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Need Of Prayer

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
     | 10,446 views

    We know how to make intercessions for others. But is it alright to pray for my needs as well.

    Standing in the Need of Prayer Matthew 7:1-7 I. Pastor – parrot A. all would say, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” 1. Pastor tried to teach parrot to say other things but to no avail B. Pastor learned that a Deacon had a parrot 1. Deacon’s parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forward Momentum PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,069 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in their faith journey, striving towards spiritual maturity and heavenly citizenship, guided by the teachings of Philippians 3:12-21.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have come together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to delve into the riches of God's word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. As we gather in ...read more

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    Slipping Into Ruin Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 16, 2020
     | 7,769 views

    If you want to keep from slipping into ruin, depend on the Lord and then keep depending on the Lord; but if you’re already on the slippery slope to ruin, repent; turn from your sin back to God, and let Him bring you back to the top again.

    About this time four years ago (Spring 2016), 23 total strangers bid farewell to the modern world as we know it. They took their hunting equipment, along with their wiles, into the remote Scottish Highlands with the aim of creating a new community from scratch. It was a new reality show on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    My State Of The Union

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    This sermon is a Challenge for the New Year.

    “My State of the Union” Text: Philippians 3:12-16 “12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    We must learn to stay focused on what is impotant. This lesson from the Bible considers ONE THING!

    ONE THING I DO! by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., kyfingers@aol.com Three letters changed my live --- I DO! Believe what you doubt and doubt what you believe! Today in extreme hurry, rush, so busy, so much to do. ...We must concentrate on ONE THING Phil. 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 22,654 views

    This sermon teaches on principles of the harvest both old and new.

    SOWING AND REAPING Psalm 126:5,6 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. This psalm indicates that sowing can be hard but reaping is a joy. In order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Lift The Pace

    Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Motivation to excellence

    It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • R. G. Moore avatar

    "The Chippie Solution!”

    Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    It does not take extraordinary abilities to make it in this life. It only takes ordinary people doing the extraordinary.

    “THE CHIPPIE SOLUTION!” Romans 5:3-8 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • S Henriques avatar

    What To Do When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,797 views

    When trouble comes, we sometimes wish we could run away. But Scripture offers us an alternative--and it works!

    What To Do When Trouble Comes Psalm 46 S. M. Henriques Have you heard the story of "Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Alexander was a boy about 7 or 8 years old, and he had one of those days when everything went wrong, disasters one right after another. Nothing went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bridgette Nevils Gloster avatar

    There's Still Something On You

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,564 views

    Even after the battle has raged - there is still something on you and in you that God can use to his glory. This was also preached (with slight modifications) for a preacher’s anniversary celebration.

    If we were all to just tell the truth to shame the devil, we would have to admit that there are some days that for as much as we appear to have it all together, for as much we look like we have life all worked out there is still some stuff, some circumstances, some situations that come into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist