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  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Is Your Life In The Cross

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    This sermon takes the four letters of LIFE and uses each one to call us to a deeper commitment in our relationship with Christ. Each directive are reflections that come straight from the cross. Love - Invitation of Suffering - Forgiveness - Eternal Life

    * Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people are these (1) Do you know Jesus as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Newton avatar

    "She Lay At His Feet”

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 13, 2025
     | 222 views

    What did it mean for Ruth to place herself at Boaz’s feet? What does it mean for us today?

    When you think of a romance story what comes to your mind? For the more literary types among us it might be Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet or Charlotte Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. For others of us perhaps it could be something more like one of the many dozens of novels of Danielle Steele. Or if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,277 views

    When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

    I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    What Is Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    These are designed to help people search their heart to make theeir calling and election sure. They are not submitted in sermon form but in chapters

    LIFE’S SUPREME QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION Questions, questions all you ever do is ask questions. Ever heard that or said that? I am sure you have, yet life is a series of questions we all ask and must answer. Questions are not new to mankind. God began asking man questions soon after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roy Newton avatar

    Run For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011
     | 4,733 views

    This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    1. Down Is Up Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 2,337 views

    Watch the message video on YouTube at UCSZ0yPUBE_3382Mlb5fE8og

    Check out the book called "The Upside Down Kingdom by Donald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Laying Eggs And Being Loved

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 25, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,187 views

    Conversion of St. Paul: God changed Paul from a persecutor of the Church to the great Apostle to the Gentiles. In the same way God changes us from the inside out.

    Name that Tune! That was the title of the TV game show where the contestants would try to identify a melody in the least number of notes. Contestants would try outbid each other by saying, “I can name that tune in 5 notes.” The opponent would respond by saying, “Well I can name that tune in 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Outlive Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

    [The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Tearin' Down The Wall

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    Jesus came to break down the wall of separation. Does that wall still exist in your heart? Allow God to break it down now!

    Tearin' Down the Wall Ephesians 2:11-22 When the Berlin wall came down it was a monumental event, but nothing compared to the wall which came down in v. 14. v. 14 both = Jew and Gentile. v. 13 'But Now'. What a contrast when Jesus comes on the scene. v. 17 'which were afar off' = Gentiles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

    Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    What Is Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,060 views

    James applies the need for humility to our mindset about our lives and our plans. As he discusses the fact that our life is just a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes, we learn some sins to avoid and some things to do.

    Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    The Chicken Or The Pig ? Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,026 views

    This sermon describes what sacrifice is all about. The chicken lays her eggs but the pig lays down his life to be on the dinner table.

    The Chicken or the Pig ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were looking for work. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    I Went Down The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2019
     | 3,801 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name OfJesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I went down the mountain. My heart rushed exuberantly exhilarating- I could have been hyperventilating, then I felt a thud. I hit rock bottom ...

    I Went Down The Mountain by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 21, 2019) 1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Of Scribes And Kings - Applying God's Principles For Life Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 21, 2018
     | 3,576 views

    As believers, we are instructed to write down GOD's Word and even to journal it day by day. Studying the Bible is one thing, but writing down the words contained upon the tablet of your heart, will open a greater understanding, if you will simply try it.

    2018. Of Scribes and Kings – Applying GOD’s PRINCIPLES to life. Get it In You. William Akehurst, HSWC Of Scribes and Kings • GOD’s WORD says to study to show ourselves approved a workman onto God 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laying Aside False Dependencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,425 views

    Eleven ways the Holy Spirit helps us put away our false dependencies.

    Laying Aside False Dependencies (I Cor 2:2-14) Illustration: Speechwriter Peggy Noonan, in her book Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, noted that appearances can be deceiving. "People never look like what they are," Noonan wrote. Of one unscrupulous businessman she commented that if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational