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  • David Elvery avatar

    What Does Faithfulness Look Like

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    Looking at faithfulness as guarding the truth and looking after others

    2 Tim 1:13-18 – What does Faithfulness Look Like? There is a story about a boat that was wrecked during a dark stormy winter’s night. As the dawn came, many were seen out in the icy waters, holding on to anything that would prevent them from sinking. Now Ed and Will Spencer came to the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find The Right Balance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,560 views

    The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

    How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,137 views

    Wait upon the Lord

    ILLUSTRATION: An airliner making its way from New York to San Francisco. One of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the speaker system, calmly reassuring his passengers that the fire would soon be out. Besides, the plane could fly as well with three engines as with four. Unfortunately, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Romans 14 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Romans 14

    Romans 14 1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2 One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by James Harden Jr. on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,585 views

    Through Elisha experience with his servant we are encouraged and enlightened on how the Cheif Optometrist helps us improve our spiritual eye sight.

    The Eyes Have It The Role of the Spiritual Optometrist II Kings 6:8-18 Have you ever had an eye exam, I am sure you have been to an optometrist at least once it is the most interesting exam that you have ever had. It is also the least probing of all medical exams which I can am grateful for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dragging Low

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,954 views

    What to do when discouraged

    Dragging Low Neh. 4:6-15 INTRO: Dealt with anger last week, this week discouragement, both can keep us from experiencing the fullness of God’s presence & purpose in our lives 1. Like a Disease, discouragement is very easy to catch & difficult to over come a. Highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

    Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Power

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    It is the heart cry of the need and desire for more power in the believer’s life. Without God’s power the church will have little if any impact on others. Why is it that some people don’t experience more power in their lives?

    More Power Mark 9:14-29 Introduction: Many get caught up in the desire for more money, more power, more influence, more prestige. Many who follow this pursuit profess to be dedicated Christians. What they fail to realize is that what they need and should desire most is more of the power of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping First Things First

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    Jesus needs to be the first and foremost in our lives.

    Keeping First Things First Revelation 2:1-7 May 22, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I went to Asbury, for seminary, Maxie Dunam became the new president and I remember the advice he gave to the incoming students. “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Going For The Gold Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    This sermon looks at a main attribute in helping us to live our lives to the best - to run the race that is marked for us and finish well, according to God’s standards.

    Going for the Gold in Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro.: A. Wow, did you get to see the Men’s Figure Skating event in this years Olympics? It was quite an event. Many of the lead skaters had great problems doing their jumps. US Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek won the Silver Medal. He persevered so ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

    The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Hero

    Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    This lesson reminds us that we have a real, super hero to look up to

    SUPER HERO How many of you remember the introduction to the first superman show? He can leap tall buildings in a single bound, he’s faster than a speeding bullet, and stronger than a locomotive. There’s spider man, batman, wonder woman, and the green hornet. What do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Me, Why Now? Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    People are complaining about their status, position and way of living. Do we really have room to complain?

    *The test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the 7 test of Joseph submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Why Me, Why Now? Genesis 39:16-20 Joseph was placed in a position where he had to make a choice – one that would determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parenting 101 Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    Basics of being a good parent.

    PARENTING 101 The other night, I sat down to watch a little TV and unwind before bed time. Just as I sat down, Drew started climbing on me and asking me to wrestle with him, like he does almost every night. Let me tell you, I was tired. It had been a long day, and all I wanted to do was to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,669 views

    8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

    John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God