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  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Vain Labors Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    We all labor in one manner or another. What distinguishes one's labor? What makes our labor vain or valuable?

    “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I. Vain labors are everywhere! People often look back over their lives at the fruit of their labors with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
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     | 11,279 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vain Thoughts

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 19, 2020
     | 2,515 views

    The devil brings vain thoughts, a sin sprung by your wanton fancy, and fill your hearts with the thoughts during prayer.

    VAIN THOUGHTS Why are our prayers not answered? Satan strives to interrupt Christian in the act of prayer, when he can by no means keep him from it. He watches your motions and is at your heels wherever you turn to. If you think of any evil action, he is at your elbow to jog you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Labor In Vain

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 9,557 views

    Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah.

    LABOR IN VAIN TEXT: Psa. 127: 1; I Thes. 3-5 Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah. I. CAIN BUILT HIS ALTAR ALL IN VAIN (Gen. 4:3-5) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Isn't God Fair Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    Message 4 of 4 on tough questions. This message is based on Psalms 73

    Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Isn’t God Fair? May 6, 2007 If God is good, shouldn�t we receive more �good� things in our life? 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    It Isn't A Parade I Hear Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 30, 2011
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     | 8,408 views

    A study of chapter 13 verses one through twenty-two

    Isaiah 13: 1 – 22 It Isn’t A Parade I Hear 1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 “ Lift up a banner on the high mountain, raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Crying Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

    Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Silence Isn't Golden

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

    When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When A Stranger Isn't A Stranger Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christis an absolutely amazing event.I am convinced it really happened. But to the disciples, it seemed a total impossibility. Once again, truth was stranger than fiction. But the events of the Resurrection not only declare Jes

    When A Stranger Isn’t a Stranger (Luke 24:13-35) 1. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. 2. On Good Friday in 1865, Robert Todd Lincoln arrived late in Washington DC, and was told to meet his parents at the Ford Theater. As he entered, he was met by a crowd carrying his mortally wounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

    Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Life Isn't Perfect

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

    WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Isn’t Gonna Like This Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,610 views

    When does God says "enough is enough?"

    OPEN: Mary Farwell of Green Castle Missouri, told of the time she was listening to her 5 year old son, Matthew, as he worked on his Speak and Spell™ computer. He was concentrating intensely, typing in words for the computer to say back to him. Matthew punched in the word “God.” To his surprise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Fishing Isn't The Same As Catching"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    Though Christians do the fishing, God does the catching.

    Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing Isn’t the Same as Catching” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When I was a young boy, my dad and I would often take off on a Saturday to a nearby lake. We’d rent a small fishing boat, buy some crickets as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

    January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Isn't There Some Good In Everyone?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Are people basically good?

    In this message, we will deal with the question, "Isn’t There Some Good In Everyone?" Is it really true that there is a little good in everyone? I mean, let’s think about it. Do you really think that there was a little good in Joseph Stalin, or Adolph Hitler, or Charles Manson? I mean, we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist