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  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    The Facts Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

    THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    This Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    The sermon gets to the point of what God intended life to really be and specifically what did Jesus mean when He said that He came that we may have life and have it to the fullest.

    Personal Questions… This is Your Life? John 10:10 March 11, 2001 Intro: A. An associate pastor tells the story of Mac… Mac was a hard-driving, though businessman in his 70’s. He had been a church member for many years. But one Wednesday night as he heard the associate share his testimony, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life: An Unexamined Life Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,038 views

    Walking with God should be easier than we make it. Should be like breathing... a basic block of life! Breathe in the things of God, breathe out ministry. Simple... but profound. It starts by examining your life...

    Life: The Unexamined Life Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    This Life...that Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010
     | 5,140 views

    We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

    THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Life Changing Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    A life that can change lives is a life that has been reconciled to God in Christ, and who has reconciled relationships with others.

    2 Corinthians 6:1-13 “A Life Changing Life” INTRODUCTION FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion. Matching white shoes and belt a plus. BEATLES OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robb Ryerse avatar

    The Purpose Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,430 views

    Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

    The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Blameless Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 39,671 views

    How to live a blameless life 1- Focus on the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with evil 3- Cast away pride

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little daughter who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” In her childish way she replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” I think we’re all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peeling Off The Grime

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014
     | 3,936 views

    Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

    Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    A Life In Tune

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    The best score for life is God’s commands.

    Last week I commented that you sounded wonderful as you sang and how I wish that all of us present this morning could have heard the children sing this past week at VBS. One of the songs we sang last week however gave us a bit of a challenge. It was pitched a bit high. With our digital keyboard we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    In Hard Times God Plots For Our Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Apr 20, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,962 views

    Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation.

    In Hard Times, God plots for your Victory : Biblical response to COVID 19 Introduction: Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation. And hard times can come as a result of our own sin, natural catastrophe, economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,036 views

    Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

    We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Learning The Truth...his Way Or The Hard Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,229 views

    Why is it that we so often choose to learn things the hard way? We often look back and see that it would have been much easier if we had followed what seems so clear to us now. What hinders us from learning and what can we do to learn the things God wan

    Daniel 4:1-37 Learning the Truth…His Way or the Hard Way Why do we choose the Hard Way Pride Procrastination How do we choose His Way Humble yourself Obey the Word Honor Him What do we Need to Learn God is God and You are Not Slide Good morning. Do you remember when you were growing up? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Why Should I Work So Hard?

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    Hard work has limited appeal if its only purpose is to accumulate riches or make us more comfortable. Work becomes meaningful when it is seen as service and as ministry.

    Romans 12:1-8 “Why Should I Work So Hard?” INTRODUCTION Things were going so good immediately following the creation. God had placed Adam and Eve in an idyllic situation—a garden that supplied everything that they needed. God took care of them, and the concept of work was as far beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,051 views

    This simple plain teaching of Jesus was too much to bear. Rather than change their minds, they walk away. This is the fundamental reason people reject Jesus Christ: He doesn't coordinate with their own selfish interests.

    Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Keeping Our Faith During The Hard Times

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 26, 2022
     | 4,021 views

    We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It's difficult even to think of joy in those trying moments, yet James wrote that believers should consider trials joyous.

    Hard times. We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It may be a financial loss that caused the hard times. It may be a job loss that caused the financial loss. It may be a relational loss - breaking up with someone we thought would be a lifelong friend. When these hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist