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  • Ronald Fair avatar

    After Christmas Comes Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    As we near the end of the year, let us take inventory. We have to give an account of ourselves, our time, our money and our talents. Now is the time to find the soundness of our standing before God. Let us check up before we are called to check out.

    AFTER CHRISTMAS COMES INVENTORY Scripture: Romans 14 Text: Romans 1:12 “So then everyone of us shall give account of himself to God INTRODUCTION Christmas has come and gone. The curtain is about to fall on . It has been great year for some of us, a year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The One Final Key To Dreaming Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    The nineth and final message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This messge looks at the need for us to be people of both purpose and affect.

    THE ONE FINAL KEY TO DREAMING MATTHEW 17:20 MATTHEW 28:1-20 INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at the topic of how to dream about more than summer for the last 8 messages. Today we come to what I believe is the most essential ingredient needed if we are EVER to dream BIG for God. Simply put – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Shaddai

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further sprea

    Introduction · Today we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Spirit Life Christian Church. · In two years, God has brought us a long way. From a church in the home to this facility about 1-1/2 years ago, to a possible newer larger facility in the near future to further spread the Word of God. · ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whack-A-Mole

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025
     | 110 views

    Joshua 5 shows God dismantling the inner battles that keep resurfacing, calling us from self-struggle to surrender on holy ground where victory begins.

    INTRODUCTION — THE GAME There’s a sound most of us can recognize instantly — even if it has been decades since we heard it. A ding… a buzz… a wooden mallet striking rubber. And somewhere deep inside the memory, a child’s frustration mixed with sudden triumph. Whack-A-Mole. You remember the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Burn The Plow And Roast The Cow

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2017
     | 17,557 views

    Elisha stayed faithful to his obscure assignment, nowhere near where other prophets hung out. But God saw his dedication. 330 miles away, God spoke his name to the greatest O.T. prophet. God hasn't forgotten you. Do your best too!

    BURN THE PLOW & ROAST THE COW I KGS. 19:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened a doctor’s office. He charged $500 a visit, but would give you $1,000 if he couldn’t cure you. 2. The town’s regular doctor decided to show him to be a fraud and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,739 views

    As Israel’s end drew near the Prophet Amos admonishes his nation to make preparation to meet their God. Each of us, like Israel, are facing the end of life at any moment, and we too need to be prepared. The Lord uses different circumstances in our lives t

    TEXT: AMOS 4:12 TITLE: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD [SOME WAYS THE LORD USES TO PREPARE MEN TO MEET HIM!] AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________ The Prophet Amos had called his Apostate Nation to Repent and Return to the Lord or face the Sure and Severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In The Midst Of Global Turmoil: A Sermon On Revelations

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,287 views

    In recent times, we have witnessed numerous events unfolding in the world that seem to align with the prophetic visions revealed to John. While the chaos and uncertainty can be unsettling, I want to remind you of the joy we can find in the knowledge that we are nearing our eternal home.

    I. Signs of the End Times: The book of Revelation provides vivid imagery and prophecies concerning the events leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus Himself foretold that before His return, there would be wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. As we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Lift My Eyes Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2023
     | 4,613 views

    This Psalm reveals God, creator of the universe watches over the individual. Here is a Psalm that if taken to heart will strengthen our prayer life, our faith and bring a sense of peace. The key is knowing that we need God.

    Do you have any memories of feeling secure? For me it was coming home from Grandma’s house late and tired. I was laying down in the back seat of the car knowing that with my dad at the wheel and my mom beside him I would wake up at home. Then there would be the transition from the backseat of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Community Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 16, 2019
     | 5,897 views

    Nehemiah's ultimate concern is the remnant of God. He works to rebuild the community of God in Jerusalem. We see the faithfulness of God in keeping a faithful remnant and restoring His people.

    Jerusalem was to be the city of God, where the Name of the Lord dwells. • It wasn’t the physical infrastructure that God was concerned about but the community of His people living in worship of Him and being a witness to the nations. • So the brick and mortar of the city of Jerusalem wasn’t an end ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word Made Flesh: A New Beginning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    We cannot repair our mistakes alone, because we keep on starting at old premises. What we need, and receive in the Incarnation, is a new beginning, modeled and taught.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 1986, Advent I One comic strip character aspires to be a writer. His crowning ambition is to write the definitive novel, the bestseller to end all best sellers. And so time and again he sits down at his typewriter, poises his paws (must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Your Hand Finds, Do!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 33,444 views

    What work you should do for God is not a mystery; God says your work is "near at hand." You don't have to go far to find it. We will look at WHAT job you're to do, HOW to do it, and WHY you should do it.

    WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS, DO! Eccles. 9:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR GENRE: LAZY JOKES 1. What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato. 2. ‘Yo momma so lazy’ Jokes a. Yo momma so lazy, she has a stay-at-home job and STILL can't get to work on time. b. Yo momma so lazy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

    BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    Peter is going to challenge us to keep five important facts in mind as they pertain to rejoicing while suffering. We will answer the question today, “How can I rejoice while suffering?”

    How can I rejoice while Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Dr. Adrian Rogers has said that “A faith not worth testing is a faith that is not worth trusting.” It is a simple fact that no one is immune from pain and suffering in this life. Whether we are rich or poor, educated or unlearned, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist