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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Knowing Why We Do What We Do

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014
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     | 4,699 views

    Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

    Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Jan 7, 2016
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    Bearing fruit is not an option it is imperative. Not just to bear fruit but to bear more fruit, much fruit and fruit that remains.

    Bearing fruit John 15:1 – 16. Jesus uses fruit is an analogy several times. Israel was very agriculturist culture so the picture was easily understood. In Matthew 7 Jesus says “We are known by the fruit we produce”. Good fruit comes from good trees. Bad fruit comes from bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 9, 2010
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    Forgiveness is not an option for the Christian, it is a command. There are good and bad consequences when we forgive, and when we fail to forgive.

    Jesus had just given some detailed instructions about how to deal with a person who does you wrong. In v18, He says that heaven will back the person up who follows these instructions. This brought a question to the disciples' minds, and as usually was the case, Peter was the spokesman for them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Though I Feel This Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021
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     | 7,710 views

    We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

    Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Why Worship Jesus?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
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     | 5,863 views

    With so many religious options available, why worship Jesus? Why look to Him only? A message for Palm Sunday.

    Palm Sunday April 8, 2001 What a spectacle it must have been. A grown man on a donkey is treated to the reception of a king. That’s how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Surrounded by a crowd who shouted Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. They wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Resignation Or Restoration?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
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     | 8,114 views

    Everybody feels like giving up sometimes. It’’s a very important time to consider your options carefully.

    When You Feel Life Giving Up (1 Kings 19:1-18) Elijah’s predicament. 1.) Everyone has felt like giving up at some time or the other. 2.) Even giving up the spiritual battle when it waxes hot, frustrations build, and energies ebb. 3.) We must face the question, “What do I do when I feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise For Life

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
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     | 8,713 views

    In spite of hearing the bad news, Hezekiah decided there were other options for him than to just give up and die.

    THE PROMISE FOR LIFE! Text: II Kings 20:1 thru 6 Isaiah brought the message from the Lord to Hezekiah. It was a warning for Hezekiah to “set his house in order”, because he was not going to recover from his illness. This was the worst news anyone will ever be told. Hezekiah was a good man but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    War And Iraq: My Undersatnding Of The Bible's Teaching About War

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,641 views

    War can be in accord with the will of God. Although particular wars may be controversial, we must start with the premise that war is an option.

    My Undersatnding of the Bible’s Teaching About War (topical) INTRO: 1. The Bible is a book filled with War. 2. Yet anybody who has fought in the trenches will tell you, without hesitation, that War is like Hell of Earth. 3. I think before we begin this brief presentation, we need to remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tough Enough Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 5,947 views

    Discusses the commitment and spiritual, mental, emotional toughness required to fulfill our wedding vows. Ends with renewal of vows option.

    TOUGH ENOUGH Desperate Households—Part 1 Does one of the following describe your marriage? You fell in love, the question was “popped”, the wedding was a wonderful success, and marriage is now a continual joyride for both of you. You fell in love, the wedding was a mixture of stress and success, ...read more

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    Why Sit Here Until We Die?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 10, 2005
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     | 19,325 views

    When you’ve got no other options, surrendering (to God) won’t be as bad as you expect it to be.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- January 9, 2005 -------------------------- 1Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    Seeing Clearly Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jan 17, 2012
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     | 5,758 views

    Everyone is a slave to something. The NT gives us only two options--either we are a slave to sin, or a slave of Christ.

    For the past couple of weeks we have been talking about beginning 2012 by refocusing our faith. We started with the idea that we need to make sure that our focus is on Christ—not ourselves. By that I mean that the Christian Faith should never be focussed on what the Christian does so much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining Holiness In A Corrupt World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025
     | 181 views

    Maintaining holiness in a corrupt world is not optional for the believer—it is essential. You are called to be different, to shine as light, and to be the salt of the earth.

    MAINTAINING HOLINESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, James 1:27, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not just an old-fashioned concept—it is the eternal standard of God. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Waiting For The News

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    Salvation hope: comfort from God.

    WAITING FOR THE NEWS. Isaiah 52:7-10. We live in an age when people love to hear news. Perhaps it gives us a sense of community in this rapidly shrinking ‘global village’. It is something of a cliché amongst those of the news-gathering professions that ‘bad news is good news’ - but most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Remarkable Sign

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    A babe, lying in a manger.

    A REMARKABLE SIGN. Luke 2:1-20. It is interesting to be revisiting the Gospel of Luke, with Luke’s impeccable, almost classical Greek style. As we return to the all-too-familiar account of the birth of Jesus, it is humbling to discover that some of the imagery of earlier sermons has fallen short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Call To Come And Become Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    When Jesus calls us it is not a request, but a command. His universal authority over us is not optional, but the blessing of being in the kingdom is.

    Open by reading chapter one. (Or, if you are willing, memorize it and present it as if you are Mark telling about Jesus to the church. This is very effective. If you are not confident in your memory, use notes, but let me encourage you to tell the church what you are attempting and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ