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  • Aaron Thomas avatar

    What Wilt Thou That I Should Do Unto Thee?

    Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Sep 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    Give up your personal wants and dreams and make Christ Jesus pre-eminent in your life.

    I. Jesus came to Him. A. He dwelt in Jericho (A place of fragrance)... He could not see but sense of smell was enhanced. B. He sat by the highway begging. 1. He was seeking for the sustenance of life and found LIFE itself. 2. He was at the highway because that is where the crowds are. $$$ 3. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,794 views

    Do you feel like giving up? Take the example of Caleb. There is no such thing as permament failure.

    Give Me This Mountain! A little boy was afraid of the dark. One night his mother told him to go out to the back porch and bring her the broom. The little boy turned to his mother and said, "Mama, I don’t want to go out there. It’s dark." The mother smiled reassuringly at her son. "You don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Middle Man

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,414 views

    Avoid them by any means necessary! They drive up the cost. The dreaded “middle man”! However, there is one “middle man” that you can’t afford to bypass.

    “Middle-Man” Text: Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rest

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,641 views

    There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

    REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • K. Heath McDougal-Deans avatar

    Called Together, Called To Discipleship!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,504 views

    Disciple, follower, or both? Discerning your call to discipleship. Discipleship is becoming. Discipleship is showing up.

    Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around, He taught them saying: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK. BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL. BLESSED ARE THEY WHO THIRST FOR JUSTICE. BLESSED ARE YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018
     | 23,994 views

    Don't give up, I'm a WHOSOEVER, God's Love, It's God's Choice

    John 3:16 (KJV): “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ To fully understand the completeness of the meaning of John 3;16, one must view it in the context of Jesus’ entire conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,731 views

    The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

    OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hope Of A Healthy Child Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    Left to themselves, children tend to grow up wild and untamed. And instead of growing to the full potential, they often grow up wounded and broken adults. What can we do to give them a life filled with hope, peace and a future?

    OPEN: In the 1700s, there was a poet named Samuel Coleridge was talking with a friend who’d come to visit one day. During the conversation they got around to the subject of children. The visitor said “I believe children should be given the freedom to make all their own decisions. Parents should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Great Invitations Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011
     | 6,769 views

    At the end of the church age are God's invitations for people & churches. (there will be no audio for this message - the recording was messed up)

    God’s Great Invitations Revelation 3:19-22 * From 1955-1960 there was a series on TV called “The Millionaire.” The theme of the show was that, each week, a generous multimillionaire would dispatch a messenger to give away a million dollars to some unsuspecting, yet needy person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Progress

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life

    INTRODUCTION We are living in a time when the only way you will make a difference in this world is to stir up the gift and calling of God in our lives. Anything you have received from the Lord is good and is enough. You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life. (Hebrews 6: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • TROY SHIFFLETT avatar

    Hold On To The End

    Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,194 views

    this sermon is to encourage people to not give up Jesus, but stay a christian until we reach Heaven.

    HOLD ON TO THE END ECCLESIASTES 7:7-8 . connected with Ec 7:7. Let the "wise" wait for "the end," and the "oppressions" which now (in "the beginning") perplex their faith, will be found by God’s working to be overruled to their good. "Tribulation worketh patience" In the beginning there may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Jones avatar

    An Epistle From An Apostle Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,827 views

    Exposition of the first nine verses of 1 Cor, regarding the nature of the church and those make it up.

    Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Title: An Epistle from An Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/13/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Awaken Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    Will we stand up and become the plague of holiness that the world has been dreading for 2000 years.

    Awaken Pt3 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Who are we waiting for then? What are we afraid of, do we not remember 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • C Jordan avatar

    O Canada - We Stand On Guard For Thee

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation of Canada.

    OH CANADA – WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate Canada Day! • Discuss trip to Ottawa in Summer 2006 for The Cry Prayer Rally on Parliament Hill - powerful experience! QUOTE: “Every generation and every nation has had righteous radicals for God. These were mighty men and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Revival And The Prayer Of Power Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor on it labor in vain. And unless we pray for God to build our upcoming Revival, all our labor will be in vain. But what should we pray for God to do?

    A woman told of their family moving into a new house in town after years of living on a farm. Early the next morning, their 3 year old boy ran into the bedroom to wake them. “I dressed him and told him to play in the yard and to quit bothering us.” About 20 minutes later, he came running back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ