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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Victor's Crown

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,734 views

    >We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

    “The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Prayer And Friendship

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

    MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be A Doer Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,309 views

    This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

    Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    A look at the dimensionality of the Lord’s Prayer and its importance to our lives today.

    The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Our gospel text this morning from Luke is a very familiar one. In fact, we pray the Lord’s prayer each Sunday in worship. And we often conclude meetings with the Lord’s prayer. Because it is so familiar to us, it can become a remote saying, rather than an actual ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Serve-Us To Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 24,674 views

    This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

    From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Improving With Age

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    No matter what our age, we’re never too "old" to serve God.

    IMPROVING WITH AGE Genesis 12:1-8/Romans 4:1-5 Introduction: We Americans spend billions of dollars each year to look younger. We spend money on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salty People; Peaceful People

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

    John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Regarding Our Enemies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    Bless those who persecute you! Learn to reverse the process of evil by incorporating a God-empowered response towards your enemies!

    THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS. ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS THE WAY WE TREAT THOSE WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE CONSISTENT TEACHINGS OF JESUS. JESUS MODELED FOR US THE WAY HE WANTS US TO DEAL WITH OUR ENEMIES. JESUS’ SAYS THAT WE SHOULD NEVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Way, Has Risen!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    The sequel to "The Crucifixion of Christ" is "He’s Alive!

    Recently the world has been a buzz with the frenzy over seeing Mel Gibson’s rendition of the last twelve hours of Christ life. The movie called "The Passion of Christ" has opened in Theaters, even in predominatly non-Christian nations, to sell out crowds. Most sit in stunned silence in their seats ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pictures Of Community

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,035 views

    3 Biblical Pictures of the community that we are to live out at the church, the body of Christ.

    Sermon-7/30/06-Community PART 1 Phil. 2:4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.” (NIV) This morning talk about what God has been teaching me about the kind of community that He desires for us to have in Him-Look @ 3 pictures/metaphors for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Eagles' Wings Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    The bond between God and His people is intense.

    Eagles’ Wings (Exodus 19:1-8) 1. We now approach the part in our series when God is preparing to give the Children of Israel the 10 Commandments, the heart of the 613 Mitzvot /Commandments of the Torah. 2. There is an old joke about why God gave Israel the 10 Commandments. The Lord goes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

    SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Richardson avatar

    What Are Friends For? (1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

    What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    He Washed Feet

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    The extreme willingness to serve, seen in Christ’s washing of feet, sets the example for us.

    He Washed Feet Cornwall/Montreal March 19, 2005 Being servants is not a modern concept and is one that, frankly, we don’t appreciate all that much. We live in an age of ‘rights’ and when we try to fight for rights- when even students will go on strike to try to force a provincial government to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,210 views

    Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

    SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist