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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    God's Formula For Success

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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     | 8,735 views

    When we try to live without consulting God’s word, It’s a deliberate, voluntary ignorance. But this ignorance won’t stop us from suffering the consequences for being stupid. The wisdom we need is available.It’s about letting God’s word saturate our spirit.

    There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
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    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 6,305 views

    This message looks at the attitude, frame of mind, perspective or worldview we’re called to in the cross.

    The Final Word Philippians 2:5-12 We are in the third week of the season of Lent. Lent is a journey toward Easter. It is a season of preparation as we intentionally reflect upon our lives in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His call upon our lives. This journey is headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014
     | 9,701 views

    Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

    “A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You And I Deceived, By Sin? Do We Know Others Who Are?

    Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014
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    We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin?

    Are you and I deceived, by sin? Do we know others who are? We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin? Heb 3:13 (Written to Christians) But exhort one another daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soldiers For Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014
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     | 9,156 views

    The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

    Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Do You Think You're Talking To?

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 1, 2014
     | 3,516 views

    When you were a child, did you ever have a time when you were disrespecting your mom and she said, “Who do you think you’re talking to?” Well, in prayer we need to be reminded to Whom we are speaking.

    We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. We have noted that this sermon is CORRECTIVE in nature. Jesus is intending to ensure that His Apostles know the errors which had cropped up within Jewish teaching. Over the past few weeks, we have been examining Jesus’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Was Walking With Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 29, 2014
     | 4,813 views

    The Church at Jerusalem shows us what happens when a Church is walking with Christ. 1.) The Power of God is Present. 2.) The Love of God is practiced. and 3.) The worship of God is persistent.

    THE CHURCH THAT WAS WALKING WITH CHRIST Acts 2:43-48 Dorn Ridge June 29, 2014 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/J1xG6E INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to look at another message on the theme of the Church that is pictured in the Book of Acts. 2.) This is the third message in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham And Lot Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014
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     | 22,270 views

    Did Abraham fully obey Gods command to leave his kindred? people have different opinions about this, but as we get into the study I think we'll have to agree, that no he did not.

    #7~ Abraham and Lot: HEBS. 11: STUDY 6-7-14 Did Abraham disobey God by taking Lot with him? -- We have talked about Abraham a couple of times already but I want to stay with Abraham at least for today. Listen as I read our text from Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014
     | 5,922 views

    In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jesus Is Troubled With Our Troubles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014
     | 8,847 views

    To show that JESUS experiences trouble with us and delivers us from it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in trouble? if yes, then if you have accepted the LORD the LORD is there with you in your troubles. He will deliver you from troubles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS experiences trouble with us and delivers us from it. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Investment Without Loss Of Principle Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 25, 2014
     | 3,987 views

    James warns rich believers not to abuse their wealth but to use their wealth for future spiritual gains.

    What is your investment strategy? Generally speaking, when it comes to financial investment, the greater the potential return, the greater the risk. So, financial planners may recommend a strategy that is focused on Preservation of Principal. But what about investing with the preservation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story- Chapter 26- The Contrasts Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    Why did Jesus HAVE to die on the cross and why didn't God just end the human race and start off fresh?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When I coached ASA Girls softball teams, the most difficult positon on the field to coach was the pitcher. I pitched in High School and I watched a lot of pitchers, but girls softball pitching was a totally different animal. • When my youngest daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Smell Like Sinners?

    Contributed by Ricky Cox on Aug 5, 2014
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     | 6,034 views

    Do we spend all of our time inside the church walls, or do we spend so much time out in the community serving others that we start to smell less like sheep and a little more like sinners?

    Do We Smell Like Sinners? I titled the lesson “Do We Smell Like Sinners?” There’s a book titled “Do They Smell Like Sheep” which was written for church leadership and you can probably figure out the gist of the book from the title. But, I want to challenge each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Matthew 17:1-3 - What Is The Transfiguration Of Jesus About? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 14, 2014
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     | 11,890 views

    What significance does the Transfiguration of Jesus have for me? Why did it all take place? Matthew 17 speaks about this spectacular event in the life of Jesus, but what does it all mean? What is the transfiguration all about?

    Matthew 17:1 – ASCENDING THE GREATEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL I was so intrigued by the fact that he had named himself. His father neglected to name him and so in his early teenage years he chose his own name; the name of a mountain. Mt Taraksh means Great One, and in keeping with his name, Taraksh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational