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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    Jesus calls us all to grow

    Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seek Not Great Things For Thyself

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 63 ratings
     | 10,797 views

    As Christians, living in this materialistically oriented society, we need to consider the word of God delivered by Jeremiah to Baruch, his scribe: "Seek Not Great Things for Thyself!"

    SEEK NOT GREAT THINGS FOR THYSELF "Baruch, this is what the Lord says: ’I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! But don’t be discouraged. I will bring great disaster upon all these people, but I will protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
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    I know of no better place to go for such a discussion than the song How Great Thou Art. Many Songs of worship and praise have been penned, but I know of none more renowned and beloved that this beautiful song.

    HOW GREAT THOU ART TEXT: Psalm 8; John 4:23-24 INTRODCUTION: 1 Our topic today is titled, How Great Thou Art. 2 Last week we answered the question, “What is Worship. It is only logical to follow up such a subject with a discussion of the God we worship. 3 I know of no better place to go for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,103 views

    What are you afraid of? Fears attack the most precious parts of our life and keep us from living the life meant for us. God wants to help us overcome our darkest fears as we learn to Fear Not.

    Opening illustration: (Our fearless covert evangelism in the Middle-East even when we had fear at the back of our minds of being found out and possibly face dire consequences) Introduction: We are fragile mortals, given to fears of every sort. We have a built-in insecurity that no amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey Is Too Great For You

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
     | 7,272 views

    THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR YOU! But The Journey is not too Great for You and GOD!

    Hebrew: • The Old and New Testaments were originally written in Hebrew. o Our Old Testament was translated from Hebrew into English. o Our New Testament was translated from Hebrew to Aramaic to Greek to English. o I find it interesting that out of all the languages on Earth God could have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Abundance Of Our Great Rewards Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,891 views

    The rewards for our faithfulness to Jesus is exceedingly abundant beyond measure. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    THE ABUNDANCE OF OUR GREAT REWARDS This morning we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “The Abundance of Our Great Rewards.” What you are about to hear today is truly exciting, and I hope it will whet your appetite to live for eternity and cause you to leap with joy when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Aaron: Seond Fiddle To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Everyone wants to be successful. It is very easy to have a good spirit when you are in first place. A type of humility may come rather freely when the laurels of victory are being worn, but real character is developed when a person is in second place or

    Aaron: Second Fiddle to Greatness Exodus 4:14-16 Intro Everyone wants to be successful. It is very easy to have a good spirit when you are in first place. A type of humility may come rather freely when the laurels of victory are being worn, but real character is developed when a person is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,858 views

    Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

    THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023
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    Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

    Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Swat Team

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013
     | 9,494 views

    In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

    GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 Men Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    How four men’s faith helped bring healing in the house

    4 Men of Great Faith Theme: Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luk 5:17-26 NKJV Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Greatness Of God In Our Redemption

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
     | 1,185 views

    Our Redemption was Paid In Full.

    1. INTRODUCTION. LAST WEEK WE WITNESSED THE GREATNESS OF GOD IN CREATION. HOWEVER, ADAM AND EVE’S TRANSGRESSION OF THE EATING OF THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL, VIOLATED THE WORD AND THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD, THUS, ADAM AND EVE SOLD ALL HUMANITY INTO THE HANDS OF SATAN. SINCE THAT SINGLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatness Of God In Our Redemption

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
     | 1,420 views

    Jesus Gave Up, So That We Could Have.

    1. INTRODUCTION. LAST WEEK WE WITNESSED THE GREATNESS OF GOD IN CREATION. HOWEVER, ADAM AND EVE’S TRANSGRESSION OF THE EATING OF THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL, VIOLATED THE WORD AND THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD, THUS, ADAM AND EVE SOLD ALL HUMANITY INTO THE HANDS OF SATAN. SINCE THAT SINGLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Jesus The Great Soul Winner

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,279 views

    Jesus proves in this passage that He is the Greatest Soul Winner of them all. From witnessing to one woman to a city converted, Jesus has no equal. Let us see why.

    John 4:1-26 Introduction: When it comes to soul-winning there is no one who is equal to the care and concern that Jesus shows. In this passage, we can learn some very specific things that Jesus did that will enhance our ability to witness to people. As we study this passage, see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    1 out of 10 people thankfu are very poor odds? Are you thankful?

    Where are the NINE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17---19: and JESUS ANSWERING SAID, WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY TO GOD, save this stranger. 19. And he said unto him, ARISE, GO THY WAY: THY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God