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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Enough Already Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2012
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     | 9,808 views

    A study of the book of Judges 8: 1 – 35

    Judges 8: 1 – 35 Enough Already Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. 2 So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009
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    What’s your motive - what drives your life?

    35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    It’s Worth It - The Beautiful Fight

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 5, 2009
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    What is the motivation of the follower of Christ to do what he or she does? Knowing that the beautiful fight is worth it for the joy set before us.

    It�s Worth It The Beautiful Fight TCF Sermon July 19, 2009 Recently I read a fable about a dog who loved to chase other animals. He bragged about his great running skill and said he could catch anything. Well, it wasn�t long until his boastful claims were put to the test by a certain rabbit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 4, 2010
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    This morning what we are looking for can still be found in the events that occurred in Bethlehem, Judea over two thousand years ago.

    The Road To Bethlehem Luke 2:1-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Luke 2 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
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    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Take Action Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
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    A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
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    It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

    Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Problem

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
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    Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

    I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Christian And Tithing Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
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    Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

    The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019
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     | 10,977 views

    This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

    What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Priorities-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 7, 2020
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    2 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—II—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Teen Inmate Priorities: Two teenagers were arrested, & upon arriving at the jail facility, the officer told them they could each make one phone call. Several minutes after their phone calls, a man showed up & asked for the new prisoners by name. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Drives You

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014
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     | 13,081 views

    The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

    What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Henry C. Jaegers avatar

    Confession,confrontation And Forgiveness The Essentials For True Happiness Series

    Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Aug 28, 2014
     | 6,257 views

    Helping others to enjoy the book of Leviticus

    CONFESSION,CONFRONTATION AND FORGIVENESS The Essentials for True Happiness. By Henry Jaegers “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall then prepare as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. So the priest shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 4,106 views

    Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

    Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    The First Commandement

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    What is the first commandment all about? Is following the first commandment of the Bible at all possible and how can we make sure we follow this commandment?

    In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first in our class feels good and is a reward for all the hard work put in through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal