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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Living Above Mediocrity

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,032 views

    Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

    (As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After This Manner - Pray

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
     | 1,889 views

    A description of how we are to approach God in our prayer life.

    Introduction: 1. The Necessity of Prayer 2. The Amount of Prayer- 1 Th 5:17, Ro 12:12 3. The Act of Prayer - PRAY 4. The Effect of Prayer I. We can come Boldly - vs. 9 A. We have Access - Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12 B. We have Affiliation - we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life To The Fullest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008
     | 5,978 views

    Paul offers us an answer to this question by his approach to the law.

    Living Life to the Fullest Romans 7:1-6 * In December 2007, the Gallup organization took a survey which revealed 8 in 10 Americans were (are) satisfied with their lives. In fact, almost 6 of 10 are “very satisfied” with their lives. Reading these numbers causes a person to ask this, “What exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Here is a simple 3 step approach to loving our neighbors

    Title: Love your neighbor Text: Luke 10:25-37 (The parable of the Good Samaritan) Introduction (v25-29) “On one occasion an expert in the Law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From The Potato Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,000 views

    A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Therefore

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007
     | 3,004 views

    Becuase Christ is better, we can approach the Thron of God

    Title: Therefore Text: Hebrews 10.18-23 Intro: The New Testament likes to use the word “therefore” a lot. It’s a pretty simple idea. Something is the case, therefore this is what you should do. It’s cold outside, you should put on a coat. Michigan got robbed at Ohio State, therefore you should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Excited Like A Child? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 3, 2017
     | 5,576 views

    no one can enter heaven unless they approach it like a child?

    We noted last week from Mark chapter 10 that the 12 disciples Jesus chose were finally showing signs of spiritual growth. God is looking for people to learn, believe, and live out justification, sanctification (growing spiritually while on earth), and glorification through Jesus Christ, the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Give Me A Reason To Care

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    Advent sermon on the apathy we sometimes approach Christmas with.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO CARE Luke 1:39-56 November 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a Google search under the keywords songs of Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Responding To God's Promise

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,602 views

    A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

    Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession And Absolution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,942 views

    Confession and Absolution helps us approach God with humility and confidence.

    Did you and your friends ever form a club when you were growing up? Perhaps you draped blankets over the couches in the basement to serve as your clubhouse, and to get in everyone had to speak the password. Well heaven is a club like that. Only those who know and speak the password will get in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018
     | 5,336 views

    Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

    Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Confident Access To God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,981 views

    The finished work of Jesus allows us to make a bold approach.

    CONFIDENT ACCESS TO GOD. Hebrews 10:16-25. It is interesting to note here that the Holy Spirit is witnessing to US through the Scriptures (Hebrews 10:15). He has re-introduced the new covenant of Jeremiah 31:31-34 in Hebrews 10:16; and He is now telling us that it is OUR sins and iniquities He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Michael Pope avatar

    Fatherhood - It's Not Rocket Science

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jun 18, 2018
     | 2,478 views

    Message to Father's and families concerning their approach to rearing and caring for their children

    FATHERHOOD – IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE MARK 4:3-8 / GAL 6:7-9 JUNE 13, 18 DR. M POPE INTRO Think of what a four-year-old said after coming home one Sunday after a lesson that taught about God as our Heavenly Father. Sound theology would quickly note that God is neither male nor female, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Impudent Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2022
     | 2,698 views

    How we should approach God in prayer - with shameless boldness.

    The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 February 20, 2022 I’m going to start off with a kind of crazy what if question . . . . If Jesus happened to walk up to you, you see, it’s kind of outlandish in a way. If Jesus were to walk up to you and sat down and you shared a meal with Him, and you could only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Intense Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Exposition of the first three verses of Daniel 9 about his approach to prayer

    Text: Daniel 9:1-3, Title: Intense Prayer 101 (Pink Elephants), Date/Place: NRBC, 4/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about a pastor’s email for prayer, “You know how sometimes you ask someone to pray and they say they will, but never really do? If you are one of the ones on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist