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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    An Interview To Change Life

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

    A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life That Pleases God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 102 ratings
     | 29,797 views

    The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

    THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelism As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    This is the final sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon finishes the look at evangelism and ties the whole series together.

    Some of the ideas in this sermon come from "Essentials in Discipleship," by Francis Cosgrove. Tonight is the last week of our 8 week study on discipleship. We began to wrap up the study last week by finishing up with evangelism. Tonight we will finish our look at evangelism and hopefully go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Handle Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 33,214 views

    This sermon gives Biblical guidelines to deal with the pressures of life successfully.

    Introduction Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; “I’m under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can’t seem to satisfy him, however hard I work. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life According To Plumb

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

    Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,958 views

    Message on how short life is. Things are not important

    What is your life? James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Blow on a glass on watch how fast the vapor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Generous Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    There are two ways to approach life, with a clenched fish or an open hand. A clenched fist person says: “All I have, I have gained on my own.” An opened hand person says, “All I have, God has provided and blessed. I am just a manager of all God has gi

    Living a Generous Life Exodus 4:1-5 It took God speaking to Moses from a burning bush to get the attention of Moses and make a life-changing impact on Moses. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt and fled to Midian and there he worked as a Shepherd 40 years for the Priest of Midian, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Purpose Driven Life

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,940 views

    What is your purpose in life?

    Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what is it that drives you; what is your purpose. When you get to work, or when you go to school, what is it that makes you want to excel? As you think about this question, certain pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Life Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,762 views

    Growing in the area of sacrifice

    Building a Life of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 "Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." 2 Cor. 8:7 (KJV) A church member of Rick Warren's tell the following story. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,046 views

    The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

    OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Spirit Gives Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,105 views

    God gives maturity & Christian growth as we follow His Spirit not as we follow the law. The Spirit gives life, the letter of the law kills

    2 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE [Acts 15:1-11 / Jeremiah 31:33 & Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26] Whose endorsement is more important to you, the endorsement of men or the endorsement of God's Spirit? Would it be an endorsement of a letter of reference or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Life Giving Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,777 views

    Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

    Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Professions & Possessions Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,399 views

    Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,278 views

    Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal.

    "Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom" Today, I want to delve into a profound topic – seeking God's Kingdom. Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal. Let's turn to the New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaving The Past Behind And Moving Forward With Jesus. Hebrews 12

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 248 views

    A message about moving forward in our lives. Putting the past behind and moving toward the goals in life that the Lord has for us.

    Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational