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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

    “Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,726 views

    A messeage about living a committed Christian life.

    Colossians 2:1-7 A number of years ago Norman Cousins wrote an editorial …. in which he reported a conversation he had on a trip in India. He was talking with a Hindu priest named Satis Prasad. The man said he wanted to come to our country to work as a missionary among the Americans. Cousins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great White Throne Judgment - Judgement

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 379 ratings
     | 48,599 views

    The Courtroom, the Judge, the Accused, the Evidence, the Defense, the Verdict, the Sentence. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, as well as links to "The Judgment Seat of Christ" and "5 Bible Judgments".

    The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 [Link at bottom...] These verses describe the final event of all of human history. God is putting the last period on the last sentence of the last paragraph of the last page. This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

    The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Answer To Our Weariness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    In our busy culture weariness is a common challenge. This sermon explores incidents of people’s weariness in the Bible and God’s solution to the problem.

    God’s Answer to Our Weariness Isaiah 40:27-31 9-1-02 Intro: You know you’re too Stressed if… 10. You achieve a “Runners High” by just sitting up. 9. You say the same sentence over and over, not realizing you have said it before. 8. You pop your popcorn without putting the lid on. 7. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Did Jesus Leave For Us?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,310 views

    When the Son of Man ascended to Heaven he didn’t leave us empty-handed. He left us with all we need to be victorious in every fact of life.

    WHAT DID JESUS LEAVE FOR US? By Pastor Jim May I was somewhat amused this week with so many people who were concerned about the passing of the date 6/6/06. It never ceases to amaze me that people, who are supposed to know and understand the Word of God, are so superstitious, and so afraid, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom From Death Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

    Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live As God's Children

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    God has set us free from the control of sin so that we might freely live as his children.

    When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation he freed the slaves. They could live as free people. Their whole lives had changed. They were no longer subject to the oppression of their masters. They would no longer be punished by the authorities if they chose to leave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,380 views

    Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

    Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

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    The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,472 views

    At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

    “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022
     | 5,430 views

    There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

    What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Functioning In The Community Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007
     | 3,496 views

    how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

    Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,098 views

    Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

    What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Jesus Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 17, 2025
     | 529 views

    Try as we might, we can't make Jesus into just anything we want Him to be. If we would meet, follow and worship the real Jesus, we must understand that He is the Jesus of the Bible, the Living Word of God, for to believe anything else will result in wasted worship.

    “You don’t get your own personal Jesus!” In spite of what a recent “He gets us” television ad says, that’s the emphatic title of a little booklet written by popular east-coast Baptist Pastor J. D. Grear. He confesses that he first said it, actually yelled it in the middle of a television ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    It's Only A Name Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    A look at the third commandment

    Names = CHARACTER Because names are important, we don’t use God’s name in a: PROFANE or VAIN way - in our SPEECH - **what comes out of our mouths equals what’s in our HEARTS ** Mt. 12:34; Mt. 15:18; Lk. 6:45 - in our ACTIONS "vain" = CARRY Amos 2:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness