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  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

    THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,859 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

    Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We're Late For Work

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

    INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servants Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Redd on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,634 views

    This is a short article that was used as part of a "Matter of Fax" ministry. Written to communicate biblical principles or life lessons in a business setting.

    The Heart of a Servat A while back, I had the privilege of participating in a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived 85 years and was loved by many. He had served his country faithfully in World War II. At the graveside, there was a 21-gun salute, a lone bugler played taps and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,386 views

    Satan is forever busy, enticing people to yield to their fleshly desires. He gives us all the answers to our desires.

    Temptation James 1:12-16 Randall Road Baptist July 13, 1997 Sunday Morning Monte Brown Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him. Let no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shape We're In Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

    The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "That Old Serpent...the Devil..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Christian. In light of these last days let’s examine why!

    Introduction In these last days, Satan is working over time because he is on borrowed time! He knows if he is to be successful he must look ahead and peer into the possible future of our little ones. They are his target. He has used this generation long enough. He’s looking ahead. Let’s examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 3 R's Series

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    In a busy world, where do we put God in the priorities? This is the first in a series of "seeking first" & prioritizing our lives.

    The 3 R’s Matthew 6:33 Matthew started this verse with a conjunction (joins words or groups of words within a sentence)“but.” I believe it is inserted here and a central focus on how we can live what He gave to us on what is popularly known as “the sermon on the mount.” Sounds like a classroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithing Your Time

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,142 views

    What we do with our time is God's business. How can we honor God with what we do?

    Tithing Your Time August 19, 2012 Matthew 9:35-38 Words can carry a great deal of power. They carry us to various destinations. Sometimes we're transported to places we like and other times, places we loathe. Words can be powerful reminders of people and things . . . painful and joyful. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson Iii.b.3: Esau's Disappointment Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,340 views

    When Jacob had fooled his father and obtained the blessing, Esau (30) was close by, and busy preparing meat.

    January 24, 2015 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson III.B.3: Esau's Disappointment. (Genesis 27:30-40). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “i’ll Be Back!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    “I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

    “I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Filthy Lucre

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2022
     | 1,728 views

    Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13.

    Should we boycott corporations that deal in dirty money, or is all money really filthy lucre? Are our tainted tithes and offerings usable for heavenly purposes? Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13. People versus Profits Luke 16:1-4 Jesus told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Taking Time To Pray

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 40,827 views

    Our lives are so busy that often times we neglect what is most important like our times of communication with God.

    A great help to gain more incite into this sermon would be Bill Hybels’ Too Busy Not to Pray Take The Time to Pray Introduction: Some years ago a young man looking for work approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked him for a job. “It depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you take this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,586 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church