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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Gifted Ministers Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2012
     | 4,851 views

    If you want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then accept your spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever you can.

    When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does It Really Take?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

    What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bloom Where You're Planted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    God gives us talents and abilities and asks us to use them

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Bloom Where You’re Planted” INTRODUCTION Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a prisoner in Russia. He was on a program of hard labor and slow starvation. One day he felt like giving up. He felt his life could not make a difference. He sat down on a bench knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Roaring Lion

    Contributed by James May on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 63,694 views

    The lions are roaring, which do you hear? Are you listening to the "roaring" of Satan or the "roaring" of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?

    THE ROARING LION 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" If there was ever a time when Satan’s roaring could be heard it is in our present day. Everywhere you turn, no matter what you read or what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Ready, Set, Wait! Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

    In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks Unto The Lord!”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 6,289 views

    As we approach Thanksgiving I would like to talk to you about what the scripture says about thanksgiving.

    The scriptures say, “IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD!” Notice, the Psalmist not only says it is good thing to give thanks but he also tells us who we are to give thanks to…UNTO THE LORD!!! You would think everyone knew this but in the world in which we live there is ample proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand At The Plow

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    An ordination service ... Day after day commitment, all the while realizing the Lord could come back at any moment...

    My father-in-law is a farmer. Over the years, I have come to learn and appreciate what that means. When a yuppie comes out here from the city and decides to have a farm because it sounds so quaint, they aren’t really farmers. They may like playing around with the horses and maybe even doing a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Build The House

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    This is a sermon about building up the church

    2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Never Wrong To Do Right Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,364 views

    Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees to do the right thing. But what was the right thing to do on the Sabbath with a man with a withered hand?

    Mark 3:1-6 It’s Never Wrong to Do Right And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered (right) hand. So they (the Pharisees) watched Him closely, (and asked Him “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?”) whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work - Partners With God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    This message gives a Biblical view of work. A correct view of work will dispel any myths about work.

    Work – Partners with God -How to find satisfaction in your work- I Corinthians 3:5-9 “We work together as partners who belong to God…” V. 9 On this Labor Day Sunday I have a question: Do you appreciate your work?” Before you complain about your job, listen to the regulations that employees at ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Should We Give?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2013
     | 14,282 views

    As Christians we should give: 1. faithfully (vs. 5). 2. generously (vs. 6). 3. cheerfully (vs. 7). 4. hopefully (vs. 8-14). 5. thankfully (vs. 15).

    How Should We Give? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 *This morning we are going to talk about giving money to the Lord's church, and that can make some people uncomfortable. But church, we have to talk about money, because the Bible talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Living According To God’s Purposes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,096 views

    This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

    Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How God Builds A Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 34,261 views

    God's plan for church growth.

    How God Builds A Church I Peter 2:4-10 A recent study shows that there are 195 million un-churched people in America. This makes America one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year 3,500 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Roots

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,827 views

    Is the gospel really getting rooted into your heart, or is it being choked and killed through neglect and the cares of life?

    ROOTS By Pastor Jim May How many of you have a green thumb? I can’t make that claim. It seems that I have a hard time making anything grow the way that it should. Last spring I decided to plant a small garden. I don’t have a tractor or a tiller so I had to break up the ground with a shovel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Black avatar

    Vital Signs Of An Energizing Faith

    Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    We have a LIVING FAITH! A living faith cannot be compartmentalized. It screams from the depth of our soul that God is living and Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. It shakes our conscience and demands that we know the God who is alive in our own so

    THE VITAL SIGNS OF AN ENERGIZING FAITH! James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: What is it that motivates a Christian? What is it that turns a person from darkness to light? From the kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God? Is it not when our eyes are opened and we are given ears to hear and we believe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible