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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Too Fat To Serve?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 11, 2016
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     | 10,062 views

    Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at! ;-) We make too many judgment calls on girth when it appears God has no problem using a POG (Person Of Girth) We have a wrong definition of gluttony.

    We were discussing on FaceBook an article by Kirk Cameron, “Is It A Sin To Be Fat?” I have provided the link below for your edification. D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were both 5' 9" tall and weighed 350 lbs. Both won over a million people to Christ. If it is a sin, it would appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commended For Their Faith

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2016
     | 10,565 views

    A study of the ultimate reward for serving Christ the Master, suggesting the impact on our present service.

    “What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Stronger Through Worship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 30, 2015
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     | 10,281 views

    In this sermon, we focus on three important questions about worship. What is worship? Why do we worship? And when and where do we worship?

    Introduction: A. I enjoying listening to children talk and explain things. Sometimes their insights are very perceptive, other times they are just so funny. 1. Here are some children’s responses when asked to quote the Lord’s Prayer: a. Our Father, who are in heaven. Hello! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Your Best: Scout Sunday

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
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     | 24,265 views

    This expository sermon, written for a special Scout Sunday service attended by a troop of local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, encourages Scouts (and Christians) to do their best in service of Jesus so they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

    Do Your Best: Scout Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/3/2012 Most of you are probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto—always be prepared. You might not be as familiar with the Cub Scout motto though, which is—do your best! That’s not just good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 10,943 views

    The Potter's House

    Jeremiah 18 v 1 - 10 The Potter's House 1. Jeremiah Saw The Potter A. The Potter's Activity (vs. 3) and, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Search For The Saint

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT

    EZEKIEL 22 v. 17 -31 GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Plea For Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    The Plea for Prayer

    Ezekiel 22:23 -31 The Plea for Prayer 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. One thing alone could stem the tide of judgment—Prayer. I. The Divine Sorrow - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Glory Of This Latter House Shall Be Greater Than Of The Former,

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
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    Discouragement

    Haggai 2:1-9 9 "The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts." 1. The Reasons For Discouragement: (a) The Past 3 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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     | 6,636 views

    Harvest

    Matt 13 v 1 – 23 I. THE FOCUS OF THE SOWER.3 Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (A). HE SOWED THE SEED PLENTIFULLY. 2 Cor 9:6. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (B). HE SOWED THE SEED ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Sower

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 4,238 views

    Harvest

    Matthew 13:1 - 9 & 18 - 23 The SEED in the parable is the WORD OF GOD, Heb 4:12. For the WORD OF GOD is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,567 views

    Harvest

    Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 1. The Divinity Of The Sower. Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (a) The Son Of God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world. (b) The Son Of Man Luke 19:10 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Storm

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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     | 6,911 views

    The Storm

    Matt 14:22-36 The Storm 1. The Ministry Of Christ In The Storm. (a) The Purposeful Ministry Of Christ. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Storms Of Correction - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Labourers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 8,084 views

    LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD

    LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD Matthew 20:1-16 1. GOD'S PURSUIT OF HIS LABOURERS Matthew 20:1 1 ¶ For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. See His :- (a) Duty "an householder" (b) Desire "which went ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Need Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,847 views

    You have no need! Can you believe it?

    “Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul The Pattern (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013
     | 6,637 views

    The apostle Paul was a sinner like everyone else, yet his life is said to be a pattern to those who believe on Christ. How is Paul a pattern to us today?

    Paul the Pattern (Part 1) Introduction 1. Many people today are looking for someone to pattern their life after. Teens try to dress and act like their favorite singer, ladies imitate the hair styles of Hollywood, men attempt to look like their favorite T.V. or sports star. 2. But who could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church