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  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Strength For The Weary"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,749 views

    God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

    Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Fruits Of Our Labor

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,660 views

    On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

    The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

    Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,218 views

    A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

    Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    But I Just Can't Win Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Holiness

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,287 views

    Comparison between Old Testament and New Testament Holines.

    “Holiness” Text: Hebrew 12:5-15 Intro: Notice verse 14. The word of God says very clearly that without holiness a man cannot see God. Based on the word of God, I believe the reason that many Christians have not seen God is because they lack holiness, When I say have not seen God, I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

    HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Pursuit Of Personal Holiness

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 33,009 views

    "Without holiness, no one will see God". Hebrews 12:14. This study looks at what holiness is and how we become holy.

    Pursuit of Personal Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord. The weight of this passage is clear, we can’t be with God without first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Divide

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    The difference between us and non-Christians exists because there is no substitute for Christ. But through Christ, we can make a difference!

    Intro: Even in healthy families, there are sometimes differences of opinion: Which is more important—cleaning the house or mowing the yard? Is it better to save something that might be used later on, or to save space and be more organized by throwing it away? Is it better to put money in a savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God's Love Is Holy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us that way.

    When you hear the phrase, "God loves you," what kind of picture does it conjure up in your mind? Specifically, what image of God do you envision when you hear someone say that God loves you? Perhaps you think of a kindly old grandfather, smiling down on you benevolently from heaven. Someone who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    How Do You Make Bitter Water Drinkable?

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,269 views

    A Sermon on Bitterness and how to get help from the Word on that

    Start at Ex 15:20 – 21 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21. And Miriam answered them: “Sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Downward Trail Of Leadership

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    We look at an 11 step process where leadership can accidentally fall prey.

    DOWNWARD TRAIL OF LEADERSHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees; 13. And make straight paths for your feet, lest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Johns avatar

    Reaping From God's Chastening

    Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    God’s relation to mankind and how he "corrects" His children.

    Reaping from God’s Chastening Hebrews 12:4-13 Introduction It is hard to be loved by perfection. As a virtuoso pounces upon the keys of a piano determined to summon forth its most resonant sounds; as a sculptor furiously chips away at a large piece of marble intent on releasing the image of beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #9 Remove The Weight Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,498 views

    We consider the 9th weight of BITTERNESS and how we must unload this weight to grow.

    9 of a 12 part series. #9 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BITTERNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    I’m Glad There’s A Fathers Day!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 426 ratings
     | 33,573 views

    I’m glad there’s a Father’s Day. Even though it isn’t as significant as Mother’s Day, it still gives us a chance to honor those who stand at the helm & who lead their family through life’s battles.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. “You,” said the doctor to his patient, “are in terrible shape, & unless something is done you’re going to die. You’re under too much stress, & you’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ