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  • Anonymous Contributor avatar

    Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016
     | 9,494 views

    Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

    3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev Heather Wilson

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,253 views

    The focus of the sermon is unloading exhaustion, depression, and fear.

    Sermon: Exhausted, Depressed, and Afraid This morning (evening), we are going on a journey. First, we will pack a familiar case to all of us and then discover how it can be unpacked so that we can travel lighter. When I was travelling to see my mum in Canada, Hugh texted her and said about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Valentine Day - History, Poetry And Beauty !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,997 views

    To focus on the significance of love on this Valentine�s day!!!

    VALENTINE DAY Every year, the fourteenth day of the month of February has millions across the world presenting their loved ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and other lovely gifts. In many countries, restaurants and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sign Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,822 views

    A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

    “Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Health And Wealth? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 25, 2013
     | 8,858 views

    Focus on eternal matters not just the here and now.

    As we had noted earlier, when Jesus entered the Holy City of Jerusalem, He was welcomed as the New King of Israel. People, including the Disciples of Christ, were expecting Jesus to take charge, get rid of the Roman Empire, and bring back the Glory of Israel like it was during the rule of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018
     | 3,028 views

    A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2010
     | 5,073 views

    Part two of this series focues on Zacharias and Mary.

    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Introduction: Two weeks ago I preached part one of this series I’ve titled “What God Did Not Say”. I talked about how we sometime have questions and/or doubts about something we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kind Of Praying That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 12, 2019
     | 5,457 views

    What should I focus on as I pray?

    In our passage for today, Paul seeks to encourage the Colossians about their prayer life. In so doing, he shares with them the characteristics of the prayer life a Christian should devote himself to. This is the kind of praying that is sure to please God. 1. Perceptive praying - v. 2a “being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Be Thankful For Everything

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012
     | 7,170 views

    How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

    Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Critically Important Contrasts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023
     | 2,400 views

    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

    Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contrasts Between People Who Do Things Right Vs People Who Focus On Doing The Best Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best things". Only through the leading of the Spirit of God and obedience to the will of God are we a

    Perhaps one of the biggest limitations most Christians are facing today is to make the best choices over those which are merely good. The following two lists seeks to contrasts the kinds of people who choose to just do "right things" as opposed to people who focus on choosing to do the "best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

    Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Esteem Or God Esteem?" - Lesson 3 - How To Focus On God's Image – Not Yours Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    IV. A. Self-detachment B. Death C. Understanding The Cross D. Application E. The Dealing Of God F. The Real Enemy G. Ascension Of Jesus H. Human Weakness / Divine Strength I. Right With God

    QUESTION: If I am the problem, what is the solution? __________________________________________________________________ IV. FOCUSING ON GOD'S IMAGE – NOT YOURS A. Self-Detachment. 1. Matt 16:24 "deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. i. Such self-denial is not the giving up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,358 views

    Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

    The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "living In A State Of High Alert"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 30, 2017
     | 6,199 views

    How should we live each day as Christian Citizens?

    The bloodiest day in US history was Sept. 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union & Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until Sept. 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed at Pearl Harbor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist