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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    I Love You Lord, But...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 26, 2014
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    Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship or to live separated holy lives.

    I love You Lord, but... Luke 14:15-33 Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship, to commit to having a consistent walk and witness as a child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
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    Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

    Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Job Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Jan 5, 2016
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    Once we learn to have a Godly work ethic, we can help balance our lives.

    INTRO • How many of you still remember the playground at your elementary school? o I am a proud product of Sarah J. Anderson Elementary in Vancouver, WA. o We had an awesome playground. o True story: • Getting tooth stuck in head… o Once I recovered from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
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    The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

    YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013
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    A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

    IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Let God Be First

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 29, 2013
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    Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty bold statement. It implies that people are actually doing that, pushing God out of their lives.

    PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rope To Thread Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 2, 2013
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    Is it okay to be rich? Should we "hate" our family to follow Christ? These questions are answered through understanding original intent.

    September 8, 2013 Rope to Thread Definitions! What do we really understand from the words that we use? Recently, a “Mother’s Dictionary” was written that includes some ways mom understands certain words, including; Bottle feeding: an opportunity for daddy to get up at 2-am ...read more

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    God's Desire For Deacons Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013
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    God wants deacons to: 1. help solve problems. 2. help set priorities. 3. serve faithfully. 4. have spiritual abundance.

    God's Desire for Deacons Acts 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 1, 2013 *You know there are a lot of jokes out there about preachers and deacons. Over the years I've heard some preachers (men a lot better than me) tell some of these jokes about deacons. But I don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017
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    The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

    A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "But As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord.”

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 7, 2019
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    What was involved when Joshua said "as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

    “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    What Is It Worth To You? Ph. 3: 7-11

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013
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     | 3,887 views

    We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. Adapted from a sermon by Dana Chau.

    We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. My background is auto repair and after 36 years in the business and watching other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Construction Zone Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,563 views

    Parenting, Obedience, Priorities

    Road Trip #5 – Construction Zone Ephesians 6:1-4 (p. 816) August 10, 2014 Introduction: In this road trip we call life everything changes when we get passengers in the car with us. Life is radically different when we’re 18 and decide to take off for Florida and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Don't Forget The Lord

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 36,639 views

    There are many things in our lives that can lead us to forget about the Lord and how He has blessed us. Moses warned the Israelites about this before they entered the promised land. We must listen to this warning!

    Who here has a busy life? I sure can identify with you all. • Right now has been one of the busiest times of my life • I am now a full time college student • If I do all of the homework, I at times have 6-10 hours of homework per week • I am still working up to 20-24 hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2013
     | 5,191 views

    Discipleship, Priorities, Evangelism

    Matthew 4:18-22 (p. 677) October 20, 2013 Introduction: In the book “Life Without Limits” Lloyd Ogilvie says, “Like the first disciples, our greatest need is not just to see or hear about the resurrection, but to have the resurrection happen to us! The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Love, Salvation And Inheritance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2013
     | 2,631 views

    A sermon on the parables of Luke 15 focused on stewardship, finances, and money

    HoHum: When D.L. Moody was directing his Sunday School in Chicago, one boy walked several miles to attend; and somebody asked him, “Why don’t you go to a Sunday School closer to home?” His reply might have been used by the publicans and sinners in Jesus’ day: “Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ