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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Other People's Money - Pt. 1 - Sacrifice And Trust Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014
     | 5,263 views

    Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

    Other People's Money Pt. 1 - Sacrifice & Trust I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Oil and water. 26 inch rims on a $500 car. Vegetables and fruit on my plate. Skinny jeans on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,498 views

    I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

    HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,283 views

    The message explores the motivation of spiritual gifts.

    God’s Heart - Love, Christ’s Purpose - Service Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:7-8 God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    The Passion Of The Apostle Paul

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,266 views

    WHAT MOTIVATED THE APOSTLE PAUL THE MOST

    WHAT WAS THE PASSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL? JESUSCHRIST! PAUL WAS OBSSESSED WITH THIS DIVINE PERSON. WE NEED THE SAME PASSION TODAY. WE NEED TO BE ENTRANCED WITH THE PERSON OF CHRIST. THE CHURCH OUGHT TO BE CHRIST-CENTERED, NOT TONGUE-CENTERED, POWER-CENTERED, SELF-CENTERED, MONEY-CENTERED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Handle With Care

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Oct 25, 2012
     | 3,498 views

    Prophecy is important to a Christian. It is a strong motivation.

    Handle With Care By Gerald Van Horn Introduction: You have heard the saying “Like a bull in a china shop.” It’s a humorous way of saying be careful with delicate items. Our text is to be handled with utmost care. Why should we be so cautious? The more valuable and item the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,070 views

    Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Bentover Woman"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,739 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to affirm to others that (AS CHRISTIANS) COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE MUST BE SHOWN FIRST BEFORE WE SHOW COMPASSION TO ANIMALS OR LESSER THINGS.

    (Originally written 22 August 1998) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: HUMAN NEED PERIODICALLY OVERRIDES CHURCH WORSHIP. PROTAGANIST: THE BENTOVER WOMAN REFERENCES: Genesis 1:24-26 (And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Ebenezers"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,316 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Samuel erecting the Memorial Stone serves as a visual reminder of how God helped His people defeat their enemy.

    24 May 2009 Pre-Memorial Day Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Samuel erecting the Memorial Stone (Ebenezer – stone of help) serves as a visual reminder of how God helped the people of Israel defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 18, 2021
     | 2,130 views

    Is calling someone "peculiar" sort of strange?

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction We continue in our study of first Peter today. In the last passage we were reminded of the perils of unbelief. This is true within the church as well as without. Peter warned the believers that rejecting Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

    People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Why Does A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,372 views

    We all want to ask God questions and one question many people want to ask is how a loving God could send people to Hell for all eternity.

    “Why Does A Loving God Send People to Hell?” Introduction: There are a lot of people who have questions that they want to ask God. One of the questions that many people want to ask God is, “how a loving God could send people to Hell?” We know that one of the characteristics that is used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasts Between People Who Do Things Right Vs People Who Focus On Doing The Best Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best things". Only through the leading of the Spirit of God and obedience to the will of God are we a

    Perhaps one of the biggest limitations most Christians are facing today is to make the best choices over those which are merely good. The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024
     | 746 views

    Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,965 views

    If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

    TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 11 - Investing Your Life In Reaching People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2025
     | 667 views

    The mission for all disciples of Jesus includes helping others become followers of Jesus. We are to be "fishers of men" and help others learn to do the same.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that I called “Mission Minded Disciples.” 1. In today’s sermon, we are going to focus on Jesus’ “famous last words,” but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other not so “famous last words.” 2. Here are the Top ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ