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  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Be A Successful Servant Of Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008
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     | 5,600 views

    Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? Today’s message is for everyone who cares about the answer to that question. The fear of being a failure haunts every one of us.

    How to be a Successful Servant of Christ Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: To show that serving Christ is rewarded and brings assurance of salvation. Aim: I want the listener to diligently use whatever the Lord has given them for God’s glory. INTRODUCTION: Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Work It On Out Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,560 views

    Live the life that is in you.

    WORK IT ON OUT Philippians 2.12-30 S: Christian Living Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE THE LIFE THAT IS IN YOU. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Instructions TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three instructions of how to live the life that is in us followers of Jesus. CV: “We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Him - An Example To Live By Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 21, 2011
     | 4,195 views

    The wonder of Christmas is that God came and dwelt amongst us! In doing so He humbled and emptied Himself and came among us as the least of the least in order that we might know Him. By His life, He served us. By His death, He saved us. By His example

    Knowing Him: An Example To Live By - Philippians 2:1-11 - December 18, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #2 One of the things I’ve always looked forward to as a parent are those opportunities to watch the kids participate in school productions such as the annual ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,540 views

    Developing Godly Character

    Romans 5: Developing Godly Character - February 8, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 5. Today we want to look at the idea of developing godly character. How do we become the men and women that we were created to be? We have been looking at this letter from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Watch My Ways Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 196 ratings
     | 45,858 views

    1- I will watch my mouth 2- I will watch my days 3- I will watch my hope

    INTRO.- I will watch my ways. Why would we ever want to watch our ways in life? One of the things my dad used to say to me was, “Pay attention to what you’re doing.” It pays to pay attention to whatever you are doing and especially, when you are driving an automobile. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nation Building

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,987 views

    Explains how America came to be, where she is and why, and where she is headed; and provides the solution to her problems.

    Nation Building Psalm 33:12 – 22 by: JB Hall Introduction: Nations are most often defined by the type government they have; for the type government usually reflects the nature of the people. According to Romans 13:1 government has been established by God. Here’s what it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crime Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,583 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this lesson we examine what the Bible says about crime.

    Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid at the rate of $1 per week. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    War Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2012
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     | 7,576 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us now examine what the Bible says about war.

    Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “Politics According to the Bible.” We are examining key political issues in light of the Bible. Today, as we continue in our series on “Politics According to the Bible” I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,276 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Evangelism Required Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    “How can I become a Christian?” What if someone asked you that question? Would you be prepared to share with them the gospel? Could you do that in a way that they clearly understood what they needed to believe? If we are going to fulfill our Mission f

    Series - On a Mission from God Evangelism Required 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Know what Christianity really is People must know and believe … Who they are: A Sinner separated from God Who Jesus is: The Christ, God in the Flesh What Jesus did: He Died for their Sins He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 2,761 views

    1 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    Background: This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane. The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Perfected Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    The disciples saw love perfected in Jesus, were able to live it themselves and now testify how love is perfected in us and describes how it looks in a fallen world.

    Perfected 1 John 4:14-21 • It is really one of the most uncomfortable positions a family can be in. • I don’t desire to pull off any memory bandages before wounds heal, but the seriousness of this topic demands it. • We have all visited a family in the hospital who was faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Strengthening Your Union Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 23, 2015
     | 4,818 views

    It is a human tendency to believe that conflict is always the fualt of someone else. Paul knew better.

    “Living A Joy-full Life: Strengthening Your Union: Phil. 2:1-4 There’s a classic For Better or For Worse cartoon. Frame 1 – Husband says, “Should I put on some tea, honey?” “Sure.” Frame 2 – “But not in that pot!!” Frame 3 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Deal Breaker

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
     | 3,694 views

    Easter Sermon - The resurrection of Jesus, or the lack of it, is a deal breaker when it comes to accepting the authority of Jesus

    If you’re in the market – for anything – there’s a list of conditions called “deal breakers.” Everything else might be right, but if one of those conditions is present, forget it. If it’s a house, it might be something like pet odors, or a bad location, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Do This? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2017
     | 7,532 views

    A study of the book of Job 39: 1- 30

    Job 39: 1- 30 Can You Do This? 1 “Do you know the time when the wild mountain goats bear young? Or can you mark when the deer gives birth? 2 Can you number the months that they fulfill? Or do you know the time when they bear young? 3 They bow down, they bring forth their young, they deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel