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  • David Scudder avatar

    Our Victory Is Certain Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 4, 2008
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    If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have been Paul as we find him here in a Roman jail writing to one of his closest friends. How can we have a positive outlook when we are living in a negative situation?

    Our Victory is Certain II Timothy 4:16-18 Purpose: To describe the commitment we should have to serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired to stand up for Christ every day without wavering. INTRODUCTION: If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 1

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013
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    Pastor Jonathan expounds on Mark 1:16-18, citing three ways to know you are a true Christ-follower: 1) a calling, 2) the guiding hand of God, and 3) a change of heart.

    This week is back to school. It is the worst time of the year. After an incredible summer when you can sleep till 2 o’clock apparently (Jessica tells me), you can do whatever you want and the kids are enjoying themselves, then all of a sudden you’re jolted back into reality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fixing Our Focus

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
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    When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

    A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001
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    Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

    How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allan Quak avatar

    James Son Of Alphaeus – Named But Unknown. Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005
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    James the son of Alphaeus is basically an unknown disciple, yet he is still an important member of the twelve apostles. When we are in Christ we also are disciples and many of us will be totally unknown, but we are just as important.

    Mark 3:18 James son of Alphaeus – named but unknown. Scripture Readings:- Revelation 20:7-15 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:18f (text) There are multitudes of books written by, and about, the ministry efforts of great servants of God. Some of the big names today:- Billy Graham, Tony Campolo, Bill Hybels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004
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    Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Singing Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
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    We need God the way He is and the way He works.

    A SINGING FAITH Habakkuk 3:1-19 S: Worship Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE NEED GOD THE WAY HE IS AND THE WAY HE WORKS. ?: How? How should we respond? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study three responses we need to have to God and His ways. The _____ response we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of The Satisfied Soul

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    How The Lord alone can satisfy us in the midst of trouble - Encouraging Message

    The Song of the Satisfied Soul Psalms 63 Intro: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It Says “ A Psalm of David When he was in the Wilderness of Judah This Psalm, Just Like Chapter 62 probably belongs to the Time of Absolom’s Rebellion. There are Several Reasons why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 1, 2003
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     | 55,264 views

    We all need spiritual renewal from time to time. Where does it come from?

    My text this morning comes from the book of Isaiah, chapter forty, verses 28 through 31: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Total Transformation"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    A sermon about offering our whole selves to God.

    Romans 12:1-21 “Total Transformation” By: Ken Sauer, PAstor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Our media saturated culture tends to value our bodies according to how they look. Do we have “buns of steel?” Are we able, without ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

    James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Hicks avatar

    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,584 views

    We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

    ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” - A church that is in hard times gets a lesson through James on how to grow together as a community of faith with big ears.

    Big Ears Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” Big word, an in word, in our culture these days is “makeover.” Tummy tucks, lipo-suction, nose jobs, home renos, remodelling of gardens, they are all the rage. Many TV shows that have this theme are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Most Rad Beauty Contest Ever!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    A life dedicated to God is a beautiful thing.

    Romans 12:1-8 “The Most Rad Beauty Pageant Ever!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I was spending some time with our son Ben last summer—having some “guy talk.” So, of course, we were talking about girls. Anyhow, Ben has never ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Holy Mystery Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    The Church is God's amazing plan. We must not discount the importance of being called into that church through Christ.

    EPHESIANS # 5 We are exploring the grand themes of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. As you know, I love this letter! The heart of our hope is captured in the first 3 chapters and the practical implications of that hope are explored in the last 3 chapters. Paul opens by pouring out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God