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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Money Worries: What’s The Sign You’re Too Focused On Money? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2014
     | 3,586 views

    A look at how worry is a sign that money has too much of our heart as well as the first step toward fixing that.

    MONEY WORRIES: If money is so important to me, how do I stop worrying about it? - Luke 12:22, 29 – “do not worry” - Worry comes naturally to us and worrying about money comes naturally to us. OUR WORRY FOCUS: You worry about things you love. - We don’t worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Alarms.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Oct 17, 2011
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     | 10,599 views

    Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

    Spiritual Alarms. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16 1. The enemy is always inside. The enemy is constantly indoors. You do not have to open the door for the adversary. The enemy is within. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Studies In Ephesians: Maturity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
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     | 6,213 views

    Studies in Ephesians about being mature in Christ.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Maturity in Christ Theme: To show the importance of being a mature Christian Text: Eph 4:14, 1 Cor 3:1-3 That we henceforth be no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Serving Takes Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013
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     | 7,035 views

    First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

    Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaves With No Fruit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No on

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruit and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fruit and leaves go together. Without fruit, all are show off. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:14 (Amplified Bible) And He said to it, No one ever again shall eat fruit from you. And His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Secret: Press Toward The Goal

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
     | 4,295 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New Inter

    I. EXORDIUM: What is Paul's secret why he lived to be the writer of majority of New Testament? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to press toward the goal to attain the goal. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:13 (New International Version) Brothers, I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Triumphant Joy #2: Servants And Saints Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 21, 2013
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     | 8,846 views

    As Christians, we are servants and saints of the Lord Jesus Christ who can rejoice even though we go through intense suffering.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #2: SERVANTS AND SAINTS REJOICING IN SUFFERING BACKGROUND TO THE LETTER OF PHILIPPIANS: Author & Date: The Apostle Paul in 61 AD Theme: Joy in Christ Occasion: Paul wrote Philippians during his first Roman imprisonment. THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are servants and saints of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Be A Christian @ Work

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013
     | 5,433 views

    Let's face it, being a Christian in today's world is tough, especially at work. However, we can find help in the familiar words of Romans 12:9-21.

    On your first day of orientation for your new job what was the first thing the HR rep gave you? That’s right, it was an employee hand book. Let me ask you this, when was the last time you looked at your employee handbook? Well if you are like most folks, the last time you looked at it was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Ain't A Haint Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013
     | 3,837 views

    Jesus is Lord of earth and heaven. Even the winds must obey Him

    It Ain't a Haint John 6:16-21 Introduction Last Week, we covered the account of the feeding of the 5,000 from the Gospel of John. The text ended with the people trying to seize him and make Him king. They saw Jesus as a political figure rather than a Messiah who had come to save them from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sanitize Sin?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014
     | 4,637 views

    today there grows a spirit of compromise that sanitizes, justifies, rationalizes,palliates, and extenuates sin. Sin destroys...

    SANITIZE SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST COME TO REALIZE WHEN MANKIND APPROACHES THE TROPIC OF SIN... ALL PPEOPLE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO MAKE LIGHT SIN AND SIN'S CONSEQUENCES... A. COULD THESE THREE TYPES OF EXCUSES LEAD TO THE TENDANCY OF SIN? Matthew 22:1 And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Its' A Wonderful Life: When Jesus Brings Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,704 views

    I. Life Full Of Distress Today II. How Does Jesus Add Value To My Life? III. Experiencing His Truth Is Needed - (Mk 4:35-41) IV Peace Discovered

    - Clips from “ It’s a Wonderful Life” - Characters lives needing change • Harry is about to drown • Mr. Gower is in deep grief • Mary & George’s Honeymoon is in shambles • George is about to take his life - Life was not wonderful for Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,739 views

    Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality

    The Seven, part 11 Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality Revelation 3:1-6 July 28, 2013 I have said the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the church then. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shed Blood

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 8, 2013
     | 4,433 views

    Great was the cost of our salvation and its message; therefore live worthy of the shed blood of Christ.

    Quotes - Giving: When you learn, teach. When you get, give. - Maya Angelou Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting. - Princess Elizabeth, Asquith Bibesco We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020
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     | 4,061 views

    Understanding the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is important for our Christian life and worship. This sermon presents some remarks and SEVEN POINTS ABOUT THE RESURRECTION

    INTRODUCTORY REMARKS He is risen … is the same as saying 'He is alive'. Someone will say 'but I thought you said He was dead – yes but that is not the end of the story. He is risen • No one prays to a dead person – He is alive!!! • A dead person does not communicate to anyone • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter People

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020
     | 4,403 views

    We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

    Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ