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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 40,147 views

    What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was Christ.

    Living for Christ Philippians 1:21 What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Outsiders

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 20, 2011
     | 6,740 views

    Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Are we aware of how the unchurched look at those who call themselves Christians? It would serve us well to gain a better understanding about how important it is to present ourselves in the right way.

    THE OUTSIDERS INTRODUCTION: We come to church and we’re mostly surrounded by “insiders” people who are Christians like us but how much consideration do we give to those who are still outside? Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Do we care how we present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Prayer: "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”. Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,658 views

    When you have spent time in God’s presence as a loving Father, a benevolent King, a Sovereign Lord and Great Provider, then your heart, your mind and your soul is ready to confront the sin in your life and come before your Redeemer.

    Little Johnny was so excited to try out his new slingshot. He and his sister Sally were visiting grandma on the farm for a couple of weeks and there was no better a time to work on his sling shot skills. First he’d aim at a row of tin cans he put on the fence, but after about 50 shots and 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

    O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    Holiday stress can be dealt with by keeping our minds focused on what is really important. Here we examine three biblical principles that will help us maintain that focus, and allow us to enjoy a truly stress-free celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men Text: Luke 10:38-42 Experts tell us that while the Christmas holidays are an exciting time for worship and family, not all people have the same happy experiences. During this season some talk of having the blues, many experience more severe forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,643 views

    In recent years, events around the world have raised many questions in the hearts and minds of both believers and non-believers alike. We can look at some of the most horrible and devastating events to have occurred in decades. But what does that mean t

    Matthew 24:3-7: Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?’’ 4. And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 5. "For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Real Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,045 views

    What does the word “fellowship” bring to your mind? Do you think of coffee or fried chicken or church socials? Paul had a wonderful fellowship with the Philippian church that didn’t have anything to do with any of those.

    I love our times of fellowship, don’t you? We joke all the time about how much Baptists love to eat, but I think that one of the reasons we like to eat so much is because of the fellowship that goes along with it. Those times are wonderful and I wouldn’t trade anything in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Me To Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 3,255 views

    Prayer the centerfold on every table of faith leads us to a far greater understanding than commonly known of our faith and convictions. We abide in the power, love and sound mind of Christ Jesus who revolutionized God's love in a radical movement of faith

    LORD, Teach Me To Pray by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, King James Version, KJV [A charge to Timothy]) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Disease Of Carnality In The Church

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,451 views

    What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” Here in the text, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church and he describes them as being carnal minded or having a fleshly yearnings.

    “You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Introduction What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017
     | 11,204 views

    It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord Is That You? Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,879 views

    How does one discern the voice that is speaking to us in our prayers? In the battlefield of our minds it is not easily to hear when God is talking. Read this sermon to find out how Scripture, gifting and servanthood can help us know it is God talking.

    Lord is that You? James 1:5-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one hears a “voice” while praying, how can one discern who is talking? Living in an age of false Christs and false prophets, amongst the teachings of those who only preach to satisfy society’s itching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,369 views

    I will like to ask you as a child of God that what are your treasures? What do you place priority on? What do you place value on? Are your treasure based on the worldly possessions or do you mind the things of God.

    TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 19-21. 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020
     | 8,651 views

    Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

    HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    God wants us to know that he desires to dwell among us His people and He is around today if we open our eyes to see Him and embrace Him. He would love to even restore our relationship with Him so that His presence is with us always. God wants to hang out

    Series Restoration: Define restoration to the audience – summary. The act of making new or as if new again: face-lift, facelifting, refurbishment, rejuvenation, renewal, renovation, revampment. John Ortberg states, “You are not your handiwork; your life is not your project. Your life is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Michael Lampkin avatar

    I Got Over The Swelling

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 29,306 views

    About The Apostle Paul in how they were amazed when he shook off the creature and I can imagine that paul in his mind was saying I got Over The Swelling, when the Devil Desires to take us out we have to take responsibility for ourselves and shake it off

    -------------------------The Acts of The Apostle-----------------------------------------------------Chapter 28 4-6 verse----------------------------- 4: And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murder, whom though he hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal