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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Take Your Fill

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024
     | 540 views

    Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

    ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

    A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run To Win Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,239 views

    We are all in a race of faith. A race that is to mature in faith allowing us to be the masterpiece Jesus created us to be! So run so as to win the race!

    INTRODUCTION A. Series “Becoming Contagious” to a Close! 1. “The Stockpile Factor” - Blessings 2. “A Contagious Heart” - Compassion 3. “A Contagious Faith” - Preparedness 4. “A Contagious Race” – Methods of Sharing 5. “A Contagious Storyteller” - Testimony 6. “A Contagious Message” – Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be More In Me Than Me

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Sep 8, 2008
     | 2,338 views

    To go we have to follow. To follow we have to die. Anyone seen carrying his cross, it was clear he was on his way to die. This word picture describes dying to personal pursuits and following Him completely. This is the key to a successful spiritual life

    A person’s last words are very important to us. We listen very carefully to every word. We seek to understand more of Jesus and to learn what He taught His disciples and what that means for us today. Today, let’s take a look at Jesus’ lasts words written for our instruction. Matt. 28:19 We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And Now For Some Real News

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    What is your legacy going to be?

    Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Spread The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    Jesus gave those who believe in Him the Great Commission. Jesus told those who believed in Him to copy His example. If Jesus’ #1 priority was to seek and save that which was lost and we claim to be followers of Christ, what then should be our priority?

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 28:16-20 = “16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Love The Lord Because........

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 29,867 views

    It is easy to know that Jesus loves you. But do you love Jesus? Can you tell others why you love Him?

    I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE... Psalm 116:1-6 INTRO. Love is a wonderful thing. It amplifies the virtues and discounts the faults. For instance, through my eyes, my wife’s natural beauty is enhanced because of my love for her. So it is with her intelligence, wit, talents and numerous other virtues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shinning Stars

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 16,415 views

    Sermon on witnessing

    SHINNING STARS PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/01/95 There was once an artist who sought to depict on canvas the meaning of evangelism. He began by painting a storm at sea. He had painted black clouds filling sky with a flash of lighting coming down from the heavens. In the raging sea he had painted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    #6. The 7th Arrow. The Arrow Of Discipleship And Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    Part six of a six part series. Discipleship and Fellowship.

    The foundational verses for this series on the seven arrows of obedience is Psalm 127:4 and I Sam. 15:22 A powerfull warior of God always walk’s in obedience Psalm 127:4 To obey is better than sacrifice. I Sam. 15:22 1) Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Direction In Life Decisions

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 46,198 views

    Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can provide.

    DIVINE DIRECTION IN LIFE DECISIONS STUDY TEXT: PROVERBS 3:5–6 INTRODUCTION: - Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Your Choice: Accept Or Reject Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 18, 2019
     | 6,225 views

    Examining the final week of Jesus earthly, fully human life & ministry.

    The Saint Worship is personal, yes, but IT IS NOT PRIVATE! The Seeker Standing just outside the threshold of a house still leaves you outside. The Sceptic You don’t have to know everything about something or someone to trust. It was a beautiful Spring day. The city was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    5-Qualities Every Christian Should Have

    Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    This sermon emphasizes the need to be a light to the world by the examples we exude in ourselves.

    5-QUALITITES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD HAVE Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For they that say such things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing It On

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    Everything you need to be an effective witness.

    28, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Passing It On If you have ever been a part of helping someone to find faith you know there is nothing like it. The angels may rejoice but if you were in on it, you did some rejoicing of your own. Three things you need before you can share your ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

    Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The New You Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,528 views

    in the midst of your suffering look forward to your completed, celestial, and Christlike body.

    Several years ago (2013), The Week magazine quoted TV chef Anthony Bourdain, who advised, “Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Then they posed the question: “What would be a good name for a theme park ride based on the typical American's body?” Here were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free