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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Life Is A Treasure!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    LIFE is treasure. God has given us life to manage it, enjoy it, and experience a wholesome living. This opportunity of course is solely depends on us!

    Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    A sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on the obstacles and opportunities for each new season of life. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for many ideas and illustrations)

    Sermon for 5/22/2005 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Introduction: The difference between Jason and me, we are in different seasons of life. WBTU: A. Our Scriptures today talk about times and seasons in every life. B. There are times and seasons that all of us will pass through. There are times and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Slaying Giants

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,822 views

    These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

    Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    Fellowship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    I am defining fellowship as the opportunity to share our lives with others in order to strengthen, encourage, and build one another up through Jesus Christ.

    Fellowship: What a to Live! Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1 – 6a Introduction The Spirit of God has been at work these past couple of weeks, seeking to either challenge your way of living or confirm your way of living. Because the thing that will grow us or defeat us, strengthen us or weaken us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Toby Powers avatar

    Remember

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 35,516 views

    Often in the Bible we are called to remember the lessons of the past. May we remember today while we have opportunity to do something about tommorrow.

    From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Remember Deuteronomy 32:7 Intro: The book of Deuteronomy is the last of the books of the law… what is called the Pentateuch. The Jews sometimes called it “five-fifths of the Law.” The name Deuteronomy means “spoken twice”. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

    A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Learn How To Live Today Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,616 views

    Paul’s Advice: Treasure your time because it’s limited, make the most of every opportunity, and understand what the Lord’s will is.

    Today we’ll conclude on the series of sermons on the New Year. With the start of a new year, people want to make new resolution and start things afresh. • Like what King Solomon says in Eccl 1:9 “…there is nothing new under the sun.” • The Bible tells us only in Christ can we find the new life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Why Cling To A Beggar's Cloak?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 35,341 views

    What keeps us from responding to Jesus when we have the opportunity? What beggar’s cloak are you unwilling to let go of?

    April, 2007 Why Cling to a Beggar’s Cloak? “Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 NIV INTRODUCTION: The story of Bartimaeus tells of a man who had been blind for many years--perhaps all of his life. He wore the official beggar’s garment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Don't You Know Me?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,289 views

    The invitation to see the Father while Jesus was on this earth was open for all to see in Him. Anyone and everyone had the opportunity to see, and to know, the Father through Jesus.

    Title: Don’t You Know Me? Scripture: John 14:9 9 Jesus answered: "Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ’Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Graveside Service For Lee Daniel

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,182 views

    This was a brief message i shared at the graveside of my father in Jan. 2009, my family is mostly Catholic and i used this as an opportunity to share the Gospel with them.

    Today we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Lee Daniel. Each of us referred to him as one of the following: * Father * Family * Friend He was my Dad and i was proud to have him call me "son". I have so many great memories of my Dad, i would like to share a few: * After my pewee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    A Line In The Sand Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

    * Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,854 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Filled With Good Things Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,677 views

    We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

    Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Trial By Food

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
     | 4,094 views

    These four young Jewish men were given an opportunity to remain unique or go with the flow. And God used them mightily because they remained true to their principles.

    Passage: Daniel 1:1-21 Intro: Every people, every nation, every person is faced with the same choices. 1. same choice that Adam and Eve had. 2. to listen to God and obey Him, or to listen to the liar. 3. circumstances are typically a part of that choice. 4. “what has God done for me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Dealing With Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,091 views

    When opportunity collides with life, there will always be a battle. there will always be giants that have to be defeated and giants that will sidetrack your purpose. how do we deal with them?

    Dealing with Giants 1 Samuel 17 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of good against evil. It makes for a great story- but it is not so great when you are the little guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene