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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Setting The Right Goals In Life

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,619 views

    This sermon helps believers set the goals necessary to become a "champion" in their Christian life.

    “SETTING THE RIGHT GOALS IN LIFE” Phil. 3:12-21 INTRO – 2004 Summer Olympics taking place in Athens, Greece, this week. Been so much fun to watch these games and these athletes. Absolutely amazed at their abilities and dedication to their chosen sports and events. We’ve cheered them on like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    It Is Time To Grow Up

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.

    January 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
     | 4,916 views

    There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

    Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Moran on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,342 views

    Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation. What it means to have a firm foundation and how do we know when we have one.

    Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation OPENING This morning I’d like to talk to you about Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation. What it means to have a firm foundation and how do we know when we have one. PISA The leaning tower of Pisa, as you all know, is an amazing piece of architecture. The Tower ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deepening Faith

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,740 views

    ." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

    Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be All That You Can Be

    Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

    James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024
     | 657 views

    Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

    PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Diversity Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

    We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessings Greater Than The Bounties

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Funeral for Robert Hamilton, Jr., a Georgia farmer and retired cook/chef for National Naval Medical Center, who left four accomplished sons and whose spiritual legacy focused on each one’s unique needs.

    A man reaches maturity when he recognizes that he is not the center of the universe. In our younger years, we tend to think that it’s all about what we want, all about our wishes and our whims. But you are growing up when you recognize that the world is a great deal larger than what you want; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    12 Year Old Faith

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.

    12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16 I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,207 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The End Of Things Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    Do you worry about the end of things? So did the Thessalonians. Paul the Apostle brings them and us some words of encouragement.

    People wonder about the end of things. A recent article in Discover Magazine gives “7 Steps to Survive The End of the Universe.” The article uses the premise that our universe is expanding rapidly and accelerating. One day there will be nothing left but coldness and darkness – no life. But wait! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Fighting The Self-Centered Tendencies Of Facebook, Twitter, And Youtube Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,429 views

    A look at the self-centeredness that is encouraged by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The message then details what the Biblical idea of servanthood and how that leads to a life of impact.

    THE MOST COMMON "PRODUCT" OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE: We are self-centered, endlessly focusing attention on ourselves. - Philippians 2:3-4. - Let me acknowledge first that I am not saying that Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are intrinsically evil. They’re not. I use each and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Ways To Stand In The Way Of Kingdom Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2019
     | 4,235 views

    Paul tells us where the false teachers were off-track. These aren't theological matters - so what are they doing that Paul rebukes?

    - As we begin, let me give a little context to the situation Paul is addressing. Paul has been to Corinth but during his absence there were some false teachers who came in and began to move the Corinthian church in another direction. - This is an extension of the earlier part of this chapter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist