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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding Common Ground Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 11, 2011
     | 3,968 views

    Looking into 2011 year as a banner year for NRBC, this message is the common ground upon which every member can rally around--increase, improvement, impact

    Text: Acts 15:28-29, Title: New Riverlutions: Common Ground, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/9/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Rocky theme, tell about eating breakfast at Two Trails with Jim, Will, John B. Background to passage: people stirring up trouble in Antioch, church on fire, division, etc. Exp the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 7,290 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    I believe that most Christians are in the middle of where they can be in God. They don’t want to go too far for fear of what God might expect out of them. I believe that we need to break out from the middle and start heading to the lead of the pack.

    Coming From Out Of The Middle Of The Pack Isaiah 55:6-13 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On T.a.r.g.e.t.

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    In this sermon, I discuss our mission and a practical plan for staying on target.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a truck driver who was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. 1. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. 2. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. 3. Later that day the first truck driver got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Place Of Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

    Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Complacency

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    God has a purpose for your life. God has a plan for your life. How are you treating it?

    Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor has an examination of their judgment skills that must be passed in order for them to go home. One by one he takes them to the edge of a swimming pool without water and tells them to jump in or not. Take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Your Priorities? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities. What do your priorities say about you as a person?

    What are your Priorities? Part 2 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-12 Opening: 1. Last week we learned our priorities tells on us – what is important and what is not 2 We further learned, that living with an Eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Real Test Of Faith

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,926 views

    A sermon that teaches that experience and endurance is our teacher of faith.

    The story is told about a test given to a Harvard Divinity Class in the Doctoral program. As you well know, Harvard is one of the most prestigious places of learning, so this group was viewed as the cream of the crop. It was a very clever test I might add that I believe speaks to this text as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End In Sight

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,102 views

    Form the series on the "Dream Campaign" every two years I preach on our churches dreams and goals, and for our new members to get on board to give for the future. Second phase: A family life center! I do personal videos along with this sermon series. Reme

    The End In Sight Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 11, 2013
     | 7,853 views

    COMMITMENT IS A VITAL PART TO GOAL ATTAINMENT.

    GOAL ATTAINMENT COMMITMENT PART 3 OF 5 INTRODUCTION: COMMITMENT IS A VITAL COMPONENT TO GOAL ATTAINMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PHILIPPIANS 3:14. PAUL EXPRESSED HIS GOAL ATTAINMENT IN THIS VERSE. THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE READS, “I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL TO WIN (THE SUPREME AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

    Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,945 views

    Graduation message

    IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leadership Side By Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 951 views

    Explores the biblical perspective on leadership, emphasizing its role in fostering cooperation, achieving goals, and enhancing spiritual growth within the Christian community.

    Good morning, family. I'm so glad to see each of you here today. I love Sundays, don't you? It's our special time to gather together, to share in fellowship, and most importantly, to open up God's Word together. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every area of our lives - ...read more

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    Lesson 2: Joshua 1:10-11

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
     | 1,452 views

    Getting the Israelites Ready for a Big Task

    Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: July 15, 2012 A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017
     | 6,172 views

    Based on the hymn this message draws the believer back to the cross to experience the love and grace of Jesus.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist