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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 12,128 views

    The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

    “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Counts

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Mar 17, 2021
     | 6,491 views

    Many of us concern ourselves with the outward approach to sin, but are attitudes have not changed. Well, attitude counts tremendously in our walk with the Lord.

    The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Counting Change Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

    Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stuff That Counts Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    Do the stuff that counts.

    THE STUFF THAT COUNTS I Corinthians 3.12-13 S: Mother’s Day C: Parents and Children Th: Choose the Fire Pr: D0 THE STUFF THAT COUNTS. ?: What is this stuff? KW: Treasures TS: We will find in our study of Scripture two treasures that are worth doing. Type: Propositional The ____ treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016
     | 6,472 views

    For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

    Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,596 views

    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counting The Cost Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,245 views

    Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.

    This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,046 views

    A sermon on finances and stewardship from Luke 14:25-33, especially vs. 28-30 (Outline and material adapted from a transcript of a message by Gene Appel with Willow Creek)

    HoHum: Pass out Children’s Bulletins From Sermon4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/count_the_cost.html How many of you would like to play the piano? Wait! Not so fast! Before you raise your hand and say "yes" to that question, let's see what it would cost to be able to play the piano and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kids Count

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    Communion Meditation for June 1, 2008 and Kids and Teens Celebration Day

    About four years ago a group of people here in Noble County decided that there needed to be an event for kids to learn about important things like government, the arts, and community. As a result, they created Kid City and it will be held again this year at our county fairground on Saturday, August ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,397 views

    Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

    - What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Life Is A Highway Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014
     | 9,387 views

    Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

    TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Down For The Count Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016
     | 5,494 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger". Look at a summary of the battle between God and Satan and God's victory.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#5] DOWN FOR THE COUNT Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: Have you ever watched a wrestling or a boxing match? When I was a kid, I enjoyed trying all of the great moves I saw on my brother. We fought constantly and many times it looked like a wrestling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,512 views

    One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

    When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    A look at the cost of following Jesus.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness