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  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    How To Pass The Tests Of Life

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,285 views

    Introduction Turn to James chapter 1.

    Introduction Turn to James chapter 1. And, we’re beginning a new study now through the Book of James: “Practical Christianity—Religion in Shoe Leather.” And, we’re going to preach right on through the Book of James, God willing, Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayed Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 12

    Ezekiel 16: 1 – 12 ‘Betrayed’ Part 1 1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem: “Your birth and your nativity are from the land of Canaan; your father was an Amorite and your mother a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
     | 14,388 views

    When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time. To be a disciple of Jesus means we are the salt the preserving force in this world in which we live in.

    Opening Video Illustration: Sermoncentral.com – Are you Ready (4:15 min) Theme: Time Management “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018
     | 5,275 views

    4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Beaten But Still Forgiving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Stephen’s example of forgiveness amidst persecution

    Stephen’s Example of Forgiveness – Acts 7:34-60 Illustration:Karl Menninger, the famed psychiatrist, once said that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75 percent of them could walk out the next day! Today in the Word, March 1989, p. 8. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Success Strategies

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

    Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper Diet

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1) Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Defensive Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Superiors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger while showing a Holy Spirit given wisdom.

    Defensive Strategies For Dealing with Difficult Superiors (James 1:19-22) ILlustration:Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person’s story. 2. Listen to the other person’s full story. 3. Listen to the other person’s full story first. Gen. George Marshall, Bits & Pieces, April, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evolution Of Rebellion I Series

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    How sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion

    The Evolution of Rebellion Review Psalm 19: 1-6 – General Revelation Psalm 19: 7-10 – Specific Revelation Psalm 19: 10-11 – Transitional Truth Psalm 19:12 – 14 – Spiritual Revelation Every sin has in it the very venom of rebellion 1. Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letting It Go!

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,801 views

    Letting It Go

    I believe that I must state in the beginning of this preachment hour that LETTING GO IS A CHOICE NOT BECAUSE IT FEELS RIGHT, BUT BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT! Often I hear people say, "I cannot forgive him because he hurt me to badly." What they’re saying is simply "I cannot voluntarily commit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, Into Thy Hands

    Contributed by William Dority on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    This message given to a group of pastors to encourage them to daily give their lives to God for Him to use in service, as He wants, not what we want.

    “Father, Into Thy Hands” Luke 23:46-49 Intro. We are called Christians, which means “little christs” or Christ like. We are followers of Christ in all that He teaches and shows us. Paul talks about what it is to be a Christian and follow Christ. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: Dad's Don't Really Matter Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,641 views

    Many dad’s are abandoning their responsibilities of fatherhood because they have bought into the lie that dad aren’t really that important.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: DAD’S DON’T REALLY MATTER Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Victor Parachin, "The Fine Art of Good Fathering," Herald of Holiness, February 1995, pp. 32-33.) According ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard McNair avatar

    What Is Your Purpose This Year? Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Let’s clarify our purpose in life today & the only way to do that is to follow the example of Christ.

    What is your Purpose this year? for Life? A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Winning The Race

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    All of us want to be "winning Christians" and fulfill the purposes God has for us. What are the essentials for winning the race and one day receiving the reward that is promised?

    WINNING THE RACE Philippians – Be Joyful! Paul’s heart for the Philippians. 1. I have you in my mind (1:3-6) 2. I have you in my heart (1:7-8) 3. I have you in my prayers (1:9-11) Philippians 3:12-16 – Christian Growth/Spiritual Maturity (not salvation---santification) In Chapter 3, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational