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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Does This Sermon Apply To You?"

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,162 views

    Parable of the Rich fool. Sometimes people have trouble identifying with this parable because we don’t see ourselves as rich.

    Does this Sermon Apply to You? Luke 12:13-21 August 5, 2007 I would like to take you this morning to a place in your imagination. There was this fellow named Ben. Ben was the first from his family to go to college. His parents had grown up during the depression and money had been so tight, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Want God's Power In My Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021
     | 3,327 views

    This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably.

    This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably. Today’s Scripture “In the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,003 views

    The incarnation shows God dwelling with and loving a broken humanity and the importance of being with others even in their brokenness.

    INTRODUCTION - Have you ever received a gift that was interesting to you, it piqued your curiosity, yet you did not know precisely what it was? - Then someone explains the gift to you, and you find it useful, yet because you do not fully understand it, you do not use it to its full capacity? - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Capacity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to utilize and multiply their God-given talents to honor God and serve others, fulfilling their purpose as missionaries of faith.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and joy as I stand before you today, ready to share the Word of God with you. We gather here, not as mere individuals, but as a family, united in our love for Christ, and our desire to understand His Word better. ...read more

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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gifts You Have In King Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Scott on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    Knowing what you have in Jesus

    GIFTS YOU HAVE IN KING JESUS The greatest desire of a Born Again Child of God is and should be to know God and what you have in him, His provisions/gifts and what you have at your excess. How to maximize the utilization of these provision and to activate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meditating On God's Word

    Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,118 views

    What is Biblical meditation and how is it beneficial for Christians?

    Psa 119:97 m Mem. O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. Most Christians have listened again and again to admonitions that they read the Bible for themselves. Yet according to statistics, less than 1/5 of American believers read scripture daily. If spending time in God’s Word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Practical Benefits Of The Truth That "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. (Psa. 23:1) B. The Lord is MY personal stress reliever who makes me lie down in green ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Gentleness In A Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Untamable Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untamable Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    Part 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist