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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
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     | 3,773 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spititual Act Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,541 views

    Sacrifice, mercy, worship

    A SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP Romans 12:1 (p.803) June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The kids were horrible to each other. The morning started with the 7 year old screaming at the 9 year old "It's My Turn Stupid!" There was no milk in the refrigerator for the Captain Crunch and the dryer was making ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foundation For Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012
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     | 4,725 views

    EVERY FOLLOWER OF CHRIST SHOULD KNOW WHAT A CHURCH NEEDS TO EMBRACE AND DO IN ORDER TO REALLY WORK FOR CHRIST

    THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Acts 4:32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012
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    2 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

    PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--II—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Yesterday Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. *As a young teenager I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God, Where Are You Taking Me?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 18,404 views

    Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

    God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    A Life Without Limits

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
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    What would our lives look like if we didn't put limitations on what God could do?

    I. Context A. Near the end of the Babylonian Captivity. a. Both Israel and Judah fell into sin. b. God allows them to be overrun by, initially, the Babylonians. c. Jerusalem destroyed, the Temple burned to the ground, most of the Israelites scattered or carried off into captivity. d. God decreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Failure Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 17,638 views

    I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

    Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,289 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,475 views

    In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is This For Here Or To Go?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    James 1: 17 – 27 / Is This For Here Or To Go? Intro: Have you ever come home from the grocery store and realized that you left something behind? What did you do about what you had left behind? As a kid, did you ever leave your finished homework on the kitchen table and not remember it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Why Does The Church Exist?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,351 views

    Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

    One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Life’s Major Pursuit

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 119 ratings
     | 1,950,971 views

    Pursuing God ❶. Gives us a Desire to Be Like Him ❷. Reveals the Truth About Ourselves ❸. Enables Us to Interpret Our World ❹. Makes Us Stronger & More Secur

    Trivial Pursuit board game - Created 1979 is a game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions - The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    The Road To Renewal

    Contributed by David Cook on Mar 27, 2010
     | 12,572 views

    Going back to the place where we first encountered the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal.

    How many of you this morning are thirsty for renewal in your life? I’ve been praying for you this week in a way I’ve never prayed before. I’m asking God to make you thirsty for Him. I’m asking that God will make you restless for renewal and revival. Everyone one of us needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013
     | 5,652 views

    The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

    We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Introduction To The Journey Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 10, 2013
     | 3,353 views

    Our purpose and calling, disciple making

    FOLLOW ME: An Introduction to the Journey Matt 28: 18-20 (p698) April 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I’ve had to plan for a lot of trips in my life…some not as important as others, but lots none-the-less….Mission trips….Vacations….Revival, Seminars, Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ