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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Change, Transition, And Compliance

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    If we are going to step into all that God has for us we must be willing to change and comply with what God is saying now.

    Live in a time of great transition- in the world/Church. God has said … 2006 will be a year of opportunity filled with great possibilities that will be realized (only) through faith and obedience. To step into our opportunities/possibilities, we must be compliant to what God is saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Warning Concering Neglect

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage spiritual renewal in the life of a believer as well at participation in an upcoming spiritual renewal event in the life of the Church.

    What happens when we neglect to work a garden? Plants get choked off by weeds. What happens when we neglect to water plants? They die. What happens when we neglect to get physical exercise? We develop a “spare tire!” What happens if we neglect to nourish a baby? They suffer malnutrition and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Time Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 30,036 views

    1st in a 3 part series about stewardship. Focuses on time and how as Stewards, our time has been bought by the blood of Christ. Three points, 1 Our time is not ours, it is his, 2 Time is a vapor, 3 Your time can change the world. Powerpoint available u

    Eternal Investments (Stewardship from God’s perspective) Time Talent Treasures This week we will be looking at the stewardship of time. How much time do we have There are 60 minutes an hour, 1,440 minutes a day, 10, 080 minutes a week, 43, 200 minutes a month. So how do we spend our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Have You Produced

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    We must evaluate ourselves to see what have we produced.

    Luke 13:6-7 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Under Pressure

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    When Jesus’ discples were called they left everything normal. This will strirr faith up among men and women.

    Faith Under Pressure Text: Mark 1:16-18 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

    According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Pearls Of Joy In The Ocean Of Pain: Three Reasons For Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 6,579 views

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-19 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter tells us how to live life of discipleship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prophet Without Honor Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 17, 2014
     | 6,771 views

    Even when Jesus was denied in His own hometown, the mission of the Christian today is the same! Jesus commanded the disciples to GO and teach what they knew, and to show others that the choices they make today have consequences.

    A Prophet with no Honor Mark 6:1-13 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    Message about wisdom from Ephesians

    Walking In Wisdom James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Redeeming the Time Understanding the will of the Lord Filled with the Spirit Expressing the spirit of Joy Submitting one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Choice To Make

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    I was thinking about whether there is just 'one thing' that is most needed in life. So I looked up that phrase…one thing. Here’s what I read in the Gospel of Luke

    A choice to make… Jan. 2, 2011 Intro: - how would you rate your 2010? Good year? Bad year? Physically or spiritually? Do you feel closer to God or does it feel like He’s further away? - do you think you made good choices in 2010? - we’ve just had a busy season, busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Young Men Shouted - Old Men Wept

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians.

    Text) Ezra 3:10-13 Introduction: Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols They were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity lasted 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. (It began in 605 B.C., when Nebuchadnezzar invaded and subjugated Israel. In 586 B.C., Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Thou Faithful

    Contributed by George Crumbly on May 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    Regardless of the circumstances and situations we are to remain faithful

    BE THOU FAITHFUL George Crumbly Humphrey UMC May 16, 2010AM Service Revelation 2:10 Turn to Revelation 2 We live in a real world, where there are real problems and there is a real Devil. This is not a “fairytale” world. We are the church. There are folks out there you work ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

    1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Rest

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,754 views

    Jesus calls Christians to work for Him, but then after the work is done we are to rest in Him. It is when we work FOR the Lord that we then EARN rest ... not before.

    Rest Mark 6:30-34 Introduction - This morning I was blessed to rest for a service and take some time to recharge - I went out, got breakfast, took a walk, and just fellowshipped with those I met -- On a side note, if you go out to lunch on Sunday, you need to tip the staff -- I talked to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational