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  • Phillip Day avatar

    Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
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     | 4,290 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
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     | 5,832 views

    Paul finishes Chapter 3 by further preparing Timothy for the challenges that would await. He gives Timothy guidance in not only surviving but also thriving during ministry challenges.

    Managing Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 I. Recall God’s Track Record of Deliverance (v. 10-11) a. Recall all the difficulties of the past (2 Corinthians 11:23-27) b. Recall God’s rescue (Romans 15:30-32) II. Know that Persecutions Will Increase (v. 12-13) a. Persecution is certain (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
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    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

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    Loving Friends

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2009
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    We are to be friends to all just as Jesus is a friend to us.

    John 15: 9 – 17 / Loving Friends Intro: Things that make you go, HMMMM! – Why is it a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring; but, not to tell her she looks like the end of a hard winter? --- I wonder why it pleases a woman when you say time stands still when you look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Man In The Mirror

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011
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    Before we look at anyone else we should look at our own short comings and faults, in short we should examine ourselves.

    Man In The Mirror 2 Corinthians 13: 5-10 Self examination. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Mountains Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
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     | 10,819 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". Christians, you can move mountains. Here's how.

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#1] MOVING MOUNTAINS Matthew 17:20 Introduction: We recently got new cellphones. It was time, Karen’s flip phone had finally died. We signed a new contract with Sprint in West Virginia while visiting Tyler and everything seemed perfect; until I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015
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    WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

    “We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Sinned? Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 22, 2017
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     | 6,308 views

    Our challenges as Children of God are not because we sinned but that, the works of God would be made manifest in us.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHO SINNED? John 9:1-3King James Version (KJV) 9 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Praying Family Or A Dysfunctional One? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2013
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    Does your family work, learn and pray together, or as disconnected individuals?

    Monday of 7th Week in Course 20 May 20213 Gaudium et Spes The incident in today’s Gospel may be regarded as symbolic of what has come to be called a dysfunctional family. Here the son appears to be suffering from a diabolically caused autism or seizure disorder, and the father is seen as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    My Helper Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    While everything else may fail; His help, support and presence is everlasting.

    Psalms 63:7”Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.” Stress, work pressure, late-night work, targets, projects, uncertainty, cut-throat ruthless competition and what not have severely wounded the spirits of people; the question now is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heart Strength

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2012
     | 3,659 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Can vitamins provide the strength you need for the day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and prove that GOD gives strength to us more than vitamins can provide. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT)

    I. EXORDIUM: Can vitamins provide the strength you need for the day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and prove that GOD gives strength to us more than vitamins can provide. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT) 9 The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humbly Laughing Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013
     | 3,346 views

    Sermon on the Third Beatitude.

    I. Introduction A. Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls i) J. Upton Dickson, Christian humorist ii) His pamphlet Cower Power iii) Acronym DOORMATS iv) Motto: “The meek shall inherit the earth…if that’s okay with everyone.” B. Our idea of humble or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Personal Perspectives Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
     | 2,952 views

    All too often we read the Bible as just history, or theology, or information. It is helpful to remember that events in the scripture REALLY happened to REAL people, and had a profound impact on their lives!

    PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES OF CHRISTMAS All too often we read the Bible as just history, or theology, or information. It is helpful to remember that events in the scripture REALLY happened to REAL people, and had a profound impact on their lives! What were the PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES of that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Days

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2019
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     | 5,801 views

    A sermon about the balance between ministering to members, and evangelizing the lost.

    The church standing in the last days 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of Persistence

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
     | 8,408 views

    Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings; it is the ability to continue even when you feel like quitting.

    21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal