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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Living In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018
     | 7,685 views

    We make choices everyday, but the most important decision we make is to wither we will let the Lord into our lives.

    Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Last week, we looked at worship. What worship looks like and what it does for us as we worship God. We saw that the worship of God will change our lives if we would enter into worship not as an event but as a lifestyle. We saw that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,741 views

    Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

    10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    "There Are No Victories At Bargain Prices"

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    A sermon that speaks to our need to make the most of the time we have. A challenge to not let opportunities to slip by us.

    “There are no victories at bargain prices.” Pastor Glenn Newton 12-26-99 Text: Acts 24:24-27 The title of my message this morning is a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “There are no victories at bargain prices.” This morning this message is for me as much as it is for anyone here, Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    It’s Worth The Cost

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,648 views

    If we are truly going to be Jesus’ disciple, there will be a cost involved. And for those willing to make that sacrifice, God will be able to pour out His power and glory through that person.

    Please turn with me to Luke 14. Sometimes when I say the word “Luke” I want to go all Star Wars! L-U-K-E. (Laughter) The more I spend time in the gospels, the more I see that what Jesus asks of us, He has already had to do Himself. When Jesus taught what He taught, He not only spoke from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 9,986 views

    More principles about making the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." INTRO.- Making the best out of life. Most people want the best they can get out of life. How do we get it? ILL.- Some people are shooting for the stars! In TOKYO, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Dina avatar

    God Makes His Ministers A Flame Of Fire

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,551 views

    Your flame will always burn brightest when you are actively pursuing your ministry and pouring your life into others. Stoke those flames and get on fire for God. Avoid flame killers, pray for them and avoid them.

    GOD MAKES HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE For our ‘God is a consuming fire’ (Hebrews 12:29) ,”Who makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.” (Hebrews 1:7). When we are called to ministry as a servant of God, we have a duty to yield to God’s love and open our hearts to Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Promise Keepers

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,235 views

    Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

    PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Eclipses

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017
     | 7,167 views

    Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Making The Drag: Enjoying The Journey On The Highway Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    God is calling His people off the drag and on to abundant living.

    Life in the Fast Lane Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life John 10:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 10, 2004 Introduction In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,305 views

    The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

    The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,896 views

    A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors God.

    MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Making Christ Number One In Your Life

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,784 views

    Is Christ first in everything in your life? How do I know if I’ve made him number one? Listed are three ways you can tell.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVE YOU MADE CHRIST NUMBER ONE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Making God More Real In Your Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,408 views

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    Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Everything Is Ready

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 353 views

    Jesus pictures the kingdom as a banquet—an invitation to joy. In Luke 14:7–24 He confronts pride, exposes excuses, and calls for a humble, wholehearted response to His invitation—today, not “someday.”

    The next couple of weeks we're going to be spending time in Luke 14, in a mini-series called "Come to the Table." I named the series this because - don't you just love invitations to eat? At first I thought that "Let's Eat" may have been a better title for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational