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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Find Your Race And Run It

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,559 views

    Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

    FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mislead & Misguided

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

    MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey For The Abundance Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    no matter what people want to think, we are on a journey. what we do on that journey affects eternity for us and those that are around us. Jesus desires that we live life abundantly.

    JOURNEY FOR THE FULLNESS OF GOD JOHN 10:1-10 INTRO- JESUS IN THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PAINTS A PICTURE FOR EACH OF US THIS MORNING. HE SHOWS US THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO CHRIST. YOU CANNOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Depend On God’s Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2019
     | 6,624 views

    If we are going to apply God's wisdom and stand firm in God's will, we must depend on the Holy Spirit.

    In the April 1989 edition of Time magazine, an article appeared which, I believe, is still relevant for us some 30 years later. It was titled, “How America Has Run Out of Time,” and the opening lines say it all: “If you have a moment to read this story with your feet up, free of interruption, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Some People Miss The Point?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Reasons why some people miss the main point of God’s truth

    Are You Missing the Point? (Acts 14:7-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of God’s message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 14,850 views

    Lesson of Life and Faith from Elijah

    Elijah 1 Kings 18:16-21 Who doesn’t love superheroes? Every child watches shows about superheroes and every culture throughout history has had its heroes; people who were able to do and be more than the rest of us. In ancient times, you had the heroes of Greek mythology. Then it was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Alive All Your Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

    I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remain In Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,202 views

    With things changing about us faster than we can imagine, we can remain the same --- strong and steady in Christ.

    Remain In Christ John 8:31-36 In our elementary school chapel service last Sunday, I noted how attentive all the kids were when the object for the children’s message was a pumpkin. There is something about pumpkins that grabs our attention and keeps it. My wife suggests it’s because it only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Walton avatar

    Spiritual Apathy To Spiritual Awakening! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Walton on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,428 views

    It emphasizes how God points out the apathetic attributes of Israel.

    Haggai: Lesson One § Student Handout Subject: Spiritual Apathy to Spiritual Awakening! ESTABLISH Study 1. The Relevance of Haggai’s Message for the Church today. A.Directed to God’s people some 2,500 years ago B.Haggai is one of the Post-Exilic prophets of the Restoration, the other two being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,083 views

    Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

    Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

    Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Lies We Live By Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    People admit they live restless lives, yet they don’t know why. No one can discover meaning in life...if God’s wisdom is rejected. If truth is unattainable under the sun, our only hope must be above it.

    Overcoming Futility—a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Lies We Live By” -chapter 8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts How are we to make sense of this chapter? Let’s frame it: Look at verse one, then the last few verses, 16-17. Chapter 8 begins and ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We Are Special Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

    We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

    How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Being A Non-Conformist Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

    These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ