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  • Clayton Beck avatar

    All Of Him...all Of Me

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    What does it take for me to have all of God, and for Him to have all of me?

    1/11/09 All of Him…All of Me… Mark 12:28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? Mark 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Commitment Of A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 67,856 views

    A great number of people called themselves Christians who want to be served than to serve. There are many who aspire in leadership but very few will aspire to servant-hood.

    THE COMMITMENT OF A SERVANT-LEADER Luke 9:57-62 (I preached this message during my employment at Philippine Missionary Institute) Illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009
     | 4,390 views

    Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

    This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trouble Comes Along Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015
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     | 6,157 views

    Gideon serves as a voice for people living in conflict with God. Verse 13 is a perfect example of a human mindset when life gets difficult.

    Break the Cycle: Trouble Comes Along Text: Judges 3:7-11 Big Idea: As we repeat the cycles of our lives, they are often defined by the trouble that we encounter. Trouble is unavoidable, and it is related directly to our tendency to wander away from God. INTRO • Have you ever found yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life As A Cog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015
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    Last week I mentioned that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things that identify us as a COG-Child Of God.

    LIFE AS A COG Rom. 8:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week one of the things I talked about was that we’re not all God’s children; we’re all his creation but in order to become a child of God you need to be born-again. Today I’m going to expound on that and highlight some things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Untrue Statements People Believe

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015
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     | 6,414 views

    In my sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions behind these popular quotes.

    MORE UNTRUE STATEMENTS PEOPLE BELIEVE I did a sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might have a tendency to believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genesis- People Relating To God Part 8- Living A Life Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 2, 2015
     | 4,586 views

    Living a life of promise in a hostile world- Joseph Next to the last sermon in the people relating to God series

    Please feel free to use all or part of this material to further God's kingdom Power points available on request Genesis – people relating to God part 8 “Living a life of promise in a hostile world” Genesis chapters 39-50 The life lessons of Joseph part 2 I don’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

    “Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Solid Word In Shaky Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,327 views

    The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time when he did not understand the world anymore – and more importantly he did not understand God anymore. As you read this, I encourage you to prayerfully read the entire book of Habakkuk

    The days we live in are truly challenging times. The year 2021 started out with more worrisome news: new mutations of COVID-19, talk of an economic meltdown, and disturbing scenes from the Capitol building of the United States. It seems that indeed everything that can be shaken is being shaken. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord, Our Ebenezer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 25, 2021
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     | 28,864 views

    The Lord Ebenezer is such a beautiful name to call. There is a spiritual energy that infuses us, there is a quickening of our spirit and our faith, there is a joy that replaces sadness, weariness and discouragement, when we remember how far the Lord has helped us.

    Introduction When a baby is born, the parents try to pick the perfect name for their child. In some cases and places, the grandparents as well as another close family member or family friend, gives the baby a name. That is how the baby gets his or her name. What about God? How does God come about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Unbelief

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
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     | 2,007 views

    We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that he would be the only one to enter into the Promised Land which God promised he would give to him and his descendants. Not only did Caleb receive commendation from God, there was a promise of God’s blessing on his descendants too.

    For today’s meditation we will look at Deuteronomy 1:36, “Only Caleb son of Jephunneh will enter it. He has remained faithful to me, and I will give him and his descendants the land that he has explored.'” (GNB) A background about Caleb We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    Some reason that if the death of Jesus is the atonement for the sins of the whole world, why is everyone’s sins still not forgiven? The Lord Jesus has completed all that needs to be done for our salvation, however, it is up to each one of us to accept this free gift of salvation.

    We read in Psalm 91:14,“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.” (ESV) As we continue this series of studies on Psalm 91, from verse 14 on wards are the words of assurance from God Himself. To those who have known that mighty name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 17" The Beginning Of The End" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018
     | 5,197 views

    Part 17 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 17 “The End of the beginning “ Today in our study of 1 Peter We come to another scripture that if taken out of context Can and has led to all sorts of mis- teachings How many of you have seen street preachers with signs? Saying Repent for the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 18" Fiery Trials" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018
     | 4,083 views

    Part 18 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018
     | 8,508 views

    If we are humble enough to ask, Christ will let His power rest on us to help us dear with the thorns we encounter in life.

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist