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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022
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    1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

    Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Exists

    Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 22, 2021
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    Yes, heaven exists but the description of the three (or more) levels of heaven are illusive. Also, do we have bodies there? Are we conscious? Do we have tactile feelings similar to what we experience now?

    Heaven Exists Before we get into the existence of heaven, let's consider exactly when do we go? As with numerous Biblical topics, many churches, under Christianity's umbrella, have different beliefs on these topics. The following are my thoughts as reinforced by the specified verses from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Take It With You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 29, 2024
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    We can’t find our worth in our work, but we can worship God by how we work.

    You Can’t Take it With You Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Rev. Brian Bill July 27-28, 2024 Billy Graham was fond of saying, “You’ll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” That is, until now, because I came across a picture of one this week. As we continue to journey with Solomon in his search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004
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    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

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    How Are You Worshiping God?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Nov 28, 2002
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    This sermon deals with vain worship.

    How Are You Worshiping God? ISAIAH 1:10-20 I am amazed at the vain worship that takes place today in our modern churches. It seems to me that many people come to church to be seen, or to pay God his dues, as if that were possible. Many people come to church because it’s their family church. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
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    The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

    God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of His Name (3) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2010
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    The 3rd Commandment is broken out in the open. Swearers want people to hear what they say. It’s intended by the profaner that you would hear those words. When a person commits adultery they try to hide it. When they lust, or when they kill, or whatever th

    ILL. A New York City businessman, moved to the country because of this bad economy. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the owner about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks."That’s a lot of chicks," commented the proprietor. "I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Ten Commandments Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 20, 2018
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    Part three of this series discusses what it means to the God's name in vain today.

    The Ten Commandments Part 3 Scriptures: Exodus 20:4-7; Leviticus 24:10-16, 23; Matthew 12:31-32 This is part three of my series on the Ten Commandments. This morning we will be examining the third commandments as found in Exodus 20:7. This commandment says; “You shall not take the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021
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    An extensive look at Psalm 2

    Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023
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    We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

    The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    You Are Our Glory

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 24, 2024
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    Those who have sowed and nurtured seeds of faith will witness the profound transformation as those they guided to Christ receive heavenly bodies before their very eyes. They will behold the moment when Christ bestows upon them crowns of righteousness, a testament to their faithful labor in His name!

    You are Our Glory 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As we look out into this world with its disdain and violence towards God’s righteousness, we are tempted to feel like being the sheep who are called to proclaim the Good News to the wolves is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #8 -- Work Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
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    Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

    The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 6, 2016
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    Jesus proceeded to give the disciples the key to finding laborers. What is the first word of verse 38? “PRAY ye therefore the Lord of the harvest…”

    How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: 1. The context of this passage is found in vs. 35-36. Jesus is very disturbed because He sees multitudes of people that need somebody to care and to show them the way to true life. • He said, “They have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020
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     | 1,959 views

    We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

    25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,543 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist