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  • Henry Nwaneri avatar

    The Cost Series

    Contributed by Henry Nwaneri on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    The most important things in life can only be acheived by those who conscioulsy count the cost and pay the price.

    Today while praying, I took time to go over all I wanted to do and be for God. At the end I asked myself a question, then I turned around and asked God that question. “God, What will it cost me to fulfill my destiny?” We everyday are faced with the reality of the cost of life. A trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012
     | 4,473 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

    Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012
     | 4,624 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012
     | 3,976 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Smile At My Enemies!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 11, 2013
     | 7,386 views

    There is a price that we have to pay of crucifying our flesh and arise to get closer with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

    I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marge Kryzanowski Abram avatar

    We Should Always Be Thankful To God!

    Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Aug 17, 2013
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     | 6,798 views

    Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) :

    We should always be thankful to God! Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) : I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, and make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Who You Work-In For

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018
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     | 3,215 views

    True pleasure comes when our work is not for the pay, for ambition, to satisfy oneself or earthly overseers, but working for Christ.

    Who You Work-in For Working As Unto The Lord The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016
     | 5,353 views

    The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

    1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Hear Ye Hear Ye

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,704 views

    The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

    Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Price For Our Call To Grace

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2018
     | 3,429 views

    Suffering that comes from bad human choices is the price we all pay for the call and grace to be images of God.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent 2018 Back when I was teaching religion every school day, two questions kept rising in the minds of students, and occasionally were voiced. What brought the first to mind recently were the several multiple murders we have heard about in Florida, in Las Vegas and just last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Evangelizing Levi And Us

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 2, 2024
     | 648 views

    The calling of Levi in Luke's Gospel informs us of a responsibility to Jesus. "Pay it forward."

    Evangelizing Levi and Us Luke 5:27-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    How To Grow Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,477 views

    This shows how the nobleman grew in his faith - he obeyed, even when it was hard.

    John 4:46-54 – How to Grow Your Faith We are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, looking at snapshots of what He did and what He said at different points of His 3 year ministry. Today we are in John 4:46-54 (p.753). Today we are looking at the question, how do you grow your faith? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,846 views

    About tax collectors: Tax collectors contract with Romans to collect taxes in a particular town or region, and pay a substantial fee for their franchise.

    Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up. Luke 19:1-10TPT Jesus has a divine need to connect and covenant to all mankind. His need for all individuals out weighs His personal wants and, or, desires. Every move Jesus made, He made with purpose. God’s intention through His Son according to Luke 19:10, is to seek and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Runaway Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 41,878 views

    God has a call on our lives. We need to stop running and obey that call.

    Jonah 1 The Runaway Prophet Jonah was a prophet of the most-high God. It was his job to listen to the word of God and then communicate it to the people. It is by God’s word through Jonah that Jeroboam II extended the boundaries of Israel in 2 Kings 14:25. Much of what he would communicate would ...read more

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