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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Will Work For Perks

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Who do you work for and why?

    Will Work If Perked If you live in a metropolitan area, you will see people standing on corners holding various signs. They might say, "Will Work For Food" or something similar. One person was at least honest and the sign said, "I Need A Beer, Not Work." Ironically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Test Of His Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    The Cross is the ultimate in Courage.

    Matthew 20:17-19 “The Test of His Courage” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There are, at least, two kinds of courage. There is the courage that is a kind of instinctive reaction… …it’s like a reflex action… …it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Is The Prophetic Generation?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    Samuel represented a new generation—a righteous priesthood to replace that which was profaned. He was an uncompromised, prophetic voice of courage used by God to call the people back to His ways. God is going to raise up a new, prophetic voice of courage,

    Opening illustration: A. W. Tozer pastored in the city of Chicago for many years. On one occasion when a new minister arrived in Chicago, Tozer called him and described the difficulty and spiritual warfare involved in pastoring is such a city. He said, “If you ever want to pray with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Autobiography

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    What does your life say about God?

    A true story is told of a Ford Motor Company machinist in Detroit who became a Christian. In light of that experience he became a devout follower of God and desired to right his many wrongs. He had been stealing parts and tools from Ford for many years. The morning after his conversion, he acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Worship: Sense And The Senses

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Too often it is true that those who pray do not work and those who work do not pray. Real worship will engage our entire beings and will empower us for action.

    I’m sure you know the statement which Jesus made, "God is a spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." We want to think today about both spirit and truth. Worshipping in both modes. Over the door of the monastery hung a sign. It read, "To pray is to work; to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Message To Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    The analysis of Christ's message to Pergamum as set forth in Revelation 2:12-17 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but tolerant.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gay Sex And All That!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,015 views

    What legalising of gay sex (once forbidden) in more and more countries actually points to? Didn't our Lord say the "days of Lot shall return before His Second coming"!!!

    Gay sex and all that!!! Whatever has happened to our great country of India known for it's rich spiritual heritage!!! On Sept 6th, 2018 India had the dubious distinction of becoming the 123rd Country ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012
     | 9,598 views

    We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his sacrificial love and by living sacrificially for others.

    Title: The Cross of Salvation… Sacrificial Love! Text: John 3:14-21 Thesis: We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his love and living sacrificially for others. Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Arthur Burns, a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For God Takes Guts

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,123 views

    Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

    Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Memorial Day Sermon

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 7,611 views

    An Expositional Series on the Book of James

    Memorial Day Sermon James 4:1-6 5/27/2012 This weekend we take the time to honor those Americans who died on battlefields across the earth. “For love of country they accepted death...” ~James A. Garfield • A total of almost 2.5 million men. • 9 major wars (from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,287 views

    A look at seven demons that harm churches.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009
     | 2,998 views

    Jesus cares about all of our life

    We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Marks Of A Biblical Church Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 9,480 views

    There are things that make a healthy church family and they go a long ways in removing human obstructions that keep people from seeing who Jesus really is! 5 marks of a Biblical Church family from the last half of Romans 15. Expectations of a church famil

    Marks of a Biblical Church Family Romans 15:23-33 Intro: We like to refer to ourselves as a family here at CLC. That certainly isn’t unique, seeing that many groups with similar interests refer to themselves as a family. There are all kinds of families (small, large, mixed, nuclear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Let Me Remind You To Remember Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 4, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,499 views

    A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus.

    Let Me Remind You To Remember II Peter 1:8-15 Someone has said "The only thing faster than the speed of thought is the speed of forgetfulness." Many of us would agree that this is certainly true. For the most part, forgetfulness is insignificant. But there are times when we forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loyalty Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,821 views

    Authentic relationships are enhanced when I am faithful to others regardless of what’s in it for me

    We live in a culture where loyalty seems to be an increasingly less valuable commodity. We see that reflected in many areas of our lives: • We see that in our jobs. In my father’s generation, most people worked for one company for their entire adult lives. Although the average job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist