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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Finding Faithful Friends Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,799 views

    A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Report Will You Believe?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2024
     | 3,531 views

    God has spoken great things about you. Another voice also speaks, Satan the discourager, who will tell you it's too hard to serve the Lord & that God doesn't work with people like he did in Bible days. You must choose: whose report will you believe?

    WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE? Numbers 13:25-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Abraham bought himself a fancy new computer and was showing it to Isaac one day. "Look at all the wonderful programs it has on it. And look at all the neat things it can do." 2. Isaac was impressed but a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,646 views

    Do you spend more time thinking in good things or in negative things?

    "Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 PRELIMINARY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hamilton avatar

    You Call This A Plan?

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    God has a providential way of making, BAD THINGS GOOD, WEAK THINGS STRONG, and UGLY THINGS BEAUTIFUL.

    “You Call This a Plan?” Romans 8:28 A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the Family Life Center. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    If you truly want a new life, seek things above, slay things below, and shed things that divide.

    When I was growing up, I used to love watching the old Candid Camera shows, in which the producers set up a hidden camera and caught people doing the goofiest things. In one episode, an actor on a busy sidewalk began looking at the ground. He walked around a bit with his eyes glued to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Shalom Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013
     | 4,823 views

    We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

    This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting To Feasting Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
     | 6,904 views

    God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. He has done it in the past, and He will do it again.

    Fasting to Feasting September 21, 2008 Zech 8:18-23 Intro: God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. Remember Abraham and Sarah – old, childless, wandering. God turned their barrenness into a nation of people still prominent today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    The Vital Link Of Prayer And Praise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,882 views

    Life is hard. Sometimes we are dealt a difficult hand. But earnest prayer leading to real praise will lift us out of life’s ruts.

    Sermon Notes The Vital Link of Prayer & Praise Philippians 4:4-9 (Based in part on "The Answer to Your Problems" by Jay McPhearson) Introduction: Ever face a problem you thought would top them all? In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Fredrik Rich on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    The main theme is mission, realistic mission as it might look today in a small church - it might be hard but not impossible (Also particularly suitable for Trinity Sunday).

    Isaiah 6:1-8 This morning I’m going to be speaking to you about mission. I wonder what you think of when you hear the word mission? Perhaps it’s the films called “Mission Impossible”, or the earlier television series of the same name. Maybe we think of companies or worldwide organizations that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Looking To 2011

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

    Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Back To The Basics Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    A topical sermon introducing the series of "loving others". Sincerely loving others is God’s plan for us, no matter how hard it can be.

    Romans 12:9 – Back to the Basics Frank was setting up a sundial in his yard when his neighbor Tom asked, “What’s this for?” Frank stopped to explain, “The sun hits that small triangular spike and casts a shadow on the face of the sundial. Then as the sun moves across the sky, the shadow also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maynard's Motorcycle

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

    Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Clothes For The New Year Series

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    There is always work to be done in every Christian’s life. Things to put off, things to put on and things to put forth. The Bible shows us how.

    New York City is a fascinating place. So much of what we are and so much of what we do, comes from the culture and media giant that is New York. Though it’s only seven hundred miles away, I’ve never been to the city. There were a couple occasions when we were on the way, or nearby, but for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    What Is Heaven Like? Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020
     | 9,591 views

    Heaven is REAL. Heaven is RIGHT: a right relationship with God, life made right, people made right. A simple message with some deep truths as well.

    WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE?—Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17-25 Read Revelation 21. ***The couple were in their 80’s, in good health, largely due to the efforts of the wife, who carefully controlled their diet, and regularly nagged her husband to watch his weight and exercise. For their 60th anniversary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Worship In Heaven Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,594 views

    At the throne, something incredible is happening … and it’s happening NOW! There is worship before God's throne, and John reveals it to us clearly in this passage. The challenge is, are we responding the same way when He is so deserving of our praise?

    Alpha and Omega, Part 28, Revelation Part 5 Worship in Heaven Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction - Last week we concluded our study of the letters to the 7 churches -- We had several take-aways to consider, prayerfully you are still haunted by it -- Each church must examine it’s faithfulness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational