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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Backslidden Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011
     | 7,039 views

    The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

    The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Quit Making Excuses Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 114 ratings
     | 47,664 views

    One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

    1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 119 Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,656 views

    What is it about Psalm 119? Why is it so long? What is its message? How can it relater to us today?

    Study of Psalm 119 – Intro to Study What does reading the Bible mean to you as a believer today? How important is it for you to read your Bible? Is it something you do daily? Is your reading the Bible something you do out of obligation? Or is it out of joy and a desire to know God more? On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count The Cost - Move Forward

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Dec 30, 2018
     | 6,189 views

    Jesus requires total commitment and singularity of focus from his followers.

    Good morning everyone. Welcome to Church. I trust that you had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your families, friends, and loved ones. I also hope that you took that time to have a meaningful conversation with them about the essence of Jesus’ birth, his peace, his joy, his love, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Measuring Success

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    Paul tells us that our success as ministers for Christ will be judged by our faithfulness, Not by man or even ourselves but by God. God will look into our hearts and examine our motives and we will receive our praise from him.

    MEASURING SUCCESS 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NLT) INTRO: There was a man in a community that had the reputation for always being able to catch fish. Regardless of the time of the year it was, or whether anybody else was catching fish, this man was always managed to come back with a boat load of fish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe Week 15 - Total Surrender Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015
     | 8,189 views

    Believe week 15 looks at what it means to Totally Surrender your life to Christ.

    Believe 15 ~ Total Surrender February 1, 2015 Our world is filled with quotes about the need to push through the pain, work hard, never give up. Never quit. That’s inconceivable. We have that drummed into us. To a certain extent, we shouldn’t give up, we shouldn’t quit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Mess

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,638 views

    It is not too late to shift our focus to The One that can clean up our mess. Ask Him what your next step is.

    Our world is a mess. Let’s take that a little closer to ourselves… our nation is a mess. We can go closer than that, our state is a mess… do we agree? Are we still on the same page? How about this? Our city is a mess… how about now still got agreement? Our neighborhood is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Them Back

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,307 views

    Expect oppositions in life and ministry, but stay focused. Listen to what God has to say, not man. Repay with grace, not justice.

    How do you handle oppositions - people who do not like you, make fun of you, and always coming at you, with or without good reasons. • And worst still, you can’t run away from them; you are called to serve them. That’s Moses’ experience. And that can be our experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hang In There

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 17, 2014
     | 5,653 views

    It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it.

    Hang in There November 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Supplemental Passage: Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,859 views

    The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

    YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,690 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Steadfast Or Intolerant

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,137 views

    In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

    Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Stephens avatar

    The Diary Of A Whimpy Co-Leader

    Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,465 views

    Aaron was Moses sidekick, yet was not always focusing on God.

    The Diary of a Whimpy Co- Leader July 20, 2011 First thoughts when I read this story...... leaders play vital roles in all walks of life…. Aaron is Moses brother & Moses Mouthpiece (effective communicator) Exodus 32:1-28- 1 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Who Are You Looking For

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 4, 2014
     | 3,842 views

    The church age wat not known by the prophets, they were looking for something better.

    Of which salvation the prophets have inquired 1 Peter 1 10/13 When we begin to examine the Word of God we see men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses who lived before or in the dispensation of the law. “And these all having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Recognize The King!

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011
     | 5,397 views

    Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

    RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ