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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Really Matters!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,066 views

    Considering eternity, what one believes is far more important than what one achieves. At the same time, are we also thinking about our neighbors and reaching out to them?

    Opening illustration: Video of Chiune Sugihara’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppCEta8I4UA Introduction: The power to obtain money is derived from God and as such all belongs to him; “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer? Is That Right?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    Takes a pratical look on how we should be helping out those who are less forunate both physically and spirtually

    James 2:1-11 The Rich Get Poorer and the Poor Get Richer? Introduction Attention Grabber – I was watching a movie the other day. One guy got arrested on a bogus charge of stealing something…And they switch places. It was funny how much they changed. Back Ground 1. Last week we mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Put God First Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 28,018 views

    To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything.

    The 10 Commandments #1: Put God First Text: Exod. 20:1-3 Thesis: To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything. Introduction: (1) Illustration – In the early 1990’s, several university professors passed out copies of the 10 Commandments to students and asked them to arrange the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can I Give Jesus? Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    God gave His best: shouldn’t we give our best this Christmas.

    Christmas: It=s All About Giving WHAT CAN I GIVE TO JESUS? Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-11 Over the past couple of Sundays as we approach Christmas, we have considered the thought: Christmas: It’s All about giving. We examined how much God the Father gave when He gave His Only Son on that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Eldridge avatar

    The Lord's Supper: What Is It?

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    What is The Lords Supper? An explanation of the Lords Supper.

    The Lord’s Supper What is it? Instituted by Jesus just hours before His death. We are commanded to repeat it at frequent intervals until the 2nd coming. 1. It takes the place of the Passover for Christians. a. Christ is our Passover lamb, Sacrificed to rebuke the Destroyer 1 Cor 5:7 2. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Healing Balm Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,303 views

    May we be people who repent and experience God's abundant grace.

    "The Healing Balm of Repentance" Introduction: Today, we delve into the words of God found in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 (NLT), which says, "At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you. Then if my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Impacting Your World

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    Consider traits God uses in impacting the world around us.

    Is it possible that you can be used of God to impact your world? I want to look at a woman who impacted two countries. Her name was Jochebed. She was the mother of Moses. Through Jochebed God impacted Egypt as well as Israel. Her son, Moses, left a spiritual influence on both of these countries. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Willingness To Please God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,484 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE I WILL OF CONFIDENCE,THE I WILL OF CLOSENESS, THE I WILL OF COMPASSION, THE I WILL OF COMPLAINCE, THE I WILL OF CONSECRATION, THE I WILL OF CELEBRATION,AND THE I WILL OF CONDUCT.

    A WILLINGNESS TO PLEASE GOD Psalms 9:1-2 The Webster’s New Dictionary give the following definition of the word, WILL: A desire, or willingness;a determinatiom;controling one’s action;an act. We all have a will, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him, making us Christ-like. Dr. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Believers Birthday Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 44,322 views

    Series on assurance inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

    SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #1: “The Believer’s Birthday” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “IF I CAN’T BE GOOD ENOUGH” Little Billy, caught in mischief, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Timeless Truths

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT LIFE IS SHORT,ETERNITY IS SLOW, SIN IS SERIOUS,HELL IS SURE, AND HEAVEN IS SENSATIONAL.

    TIMELESS TRUTHS Psalms 119:160 God’s Word is truth in its entirety. Every promise in it is sure of fulfillment. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:18) Ever since God began to reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A World Partner For The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:5 (Guidelines for Maximizing Your Effectiveness in fulfilling all four dimensions of Acts 1:8)

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:3-5 There are many overlooked advantages in being a world partner for the gospel. Presently, 98.7% of all church giving is used within one’s own community in the USA. Only 1.3% of church giving in 2001 went to any form of foreign mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Jesus, Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,688 views

    In this sermon you will consider the phrase, "Everlasting Father," taken from Isaiah 9:6 in referring to Jesus

    The past two Sundays we have looked at Isaiah 9:6. We have examined two of the four titles given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. He is the “Wonderful Counselor.” He is the “Mighty God.” Today we look at the third. He is the “Everlasting Father.” Before considering the phrase “Everlasting Father”, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

    Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Living By Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2017
     | 19,960 views

    This is a rewrite of Steve Shepherd's wonderful message from 2003. We're to worship by faith, walk by faith, and work by faith, as exhibited by Abel, Enoch, and Noah, consecutively. A good, challenging message.

    LIVING BY FAITH Heb. 11:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” 2. “That,” the guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God