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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 15,299 views

    Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

    Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Night Is Coming

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    Jesus declares that He is the light of the world. As He approaches a blind man, the disciples want to know who has sinned, but Jesus is busy with the Father’s work knowing that the night of the cross is approaching.

    Night is Coming John- major theme- Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word. He is God- He left heaven/took on- body of a man. He who was all God became all man-remained all God Jesus- made seven statements that speak of who He is- I AM the Bread of life I AM the Light of the world I AM the Door of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

    Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Minas Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    Benefits of using God’s blessings to bring glory to Him

    Stories Jesus Told - 2 "The Minas" Luke 19:11-27 INTRO.: Have you wondered if living the Christian life is worth the sacrifices and effort required? This story answers the question. Historians tell us this parable is unique among the parables of Jesus because it makes reference to an actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is In A Name?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 6,137 views

    This message was given in preparation of our church pursuit of a name change

    What is in a Name? July 28, 2013 Morning Message Reasoning for the name change TAP Training * Advanced training on church health * Consultation with Gary MacIntosh and Gordon Penfold Issues with the name * Door hangers – people visited the wrong church * Door to door invites – nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020
     | 8,634 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

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    The Ability To Produce Wealth

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 2, 2024
     | 2,086 views

    This sermon explores about a crucial truth that is sometimes misunderstood. The truth is: God will not simply drop money into your lap, but He gives you the ability to have it.

    Introduction: A man was talking to God and asked, “Lord, is it true that to You, a thousand years is like one second?” God replied, “Yes, that’s true.” Then the man asked, “And is it also true that a million dollars is like one penny to You?” God said, “Yes, that’s true too.” So, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing A New Year's Realities

    Contributed by Ancil Jenkins on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 16,151 views

    How to face the challenges of a new year

    010597 FACING A NEW YEAR’S REALITIES INTRODUCTION I. A new year revives many mixed feelings. A. to some, there is sadness that the holidays are over. B. To some it is a relief that the holidays are over. C. Some feel a new sense of obligation since tax returns are due. D. Some find this a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Imitators Of Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,626 views

    Encourage us to willingly follow Jesus, imitate His actions and mindset, and apply these principles in our daily lives as a form of voluntary worship.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Ephesians 5:1, which reads, "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children." This Scripture is a call to action, a call to live as imitators of Christ Jesus, to seek to have His mind, and to redeem the time ...read more

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    Giving

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    In this passage, Paul answers a question the Corinthian believers had asked about a collection he was taking for the poor and then shares his personal travel plans. The Corinthians had apparently heard from the Galatian churches that he was taking an offe

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way home from church the father was complaining, "That church service, the sermon was too long, the music was too loud and the building was too hot." His son in the back seat replied, "I don’’t know, Dad, I thought it was a pretty good show for a buck." (Source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    Are You Communicating With God And Unbelievers? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,796 views

    Part 10 of the series in Colossians

    Are you communicating with God and Unbelievers? Questions from Colossians Col 4:1-6 I. Talk with God A. Talk with God faithfully. Devote yourselves to prayer Col 4:2a B. Talk with God watchfully. Prayer with an alert mind Col 4:2b C. Talk with God thankfully. and a thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Built Church

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    examining how Jesus builds the local church of believers

    Intro: if Jesus came and built the local church, what would it look like? Would He build it like we would build it, or would He have a different plan? I believe He has a plan for the local church, and in this series I would like to look at His plan for the local church. Our title for this series ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    our ministry is based on the work of the cross

    Intro: if you have ever done any counseling where there are two parties that have conflict with each other, it is a great joy when you can help reconcile the differences and re-unite the two in right relationship. A ministry of restoration and reconciliation is not just the call for counselors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God