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  • Charles Scott avatar

    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

    THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

    got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure This

    Contributed by John Barr on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    People are seeking. Many think they must abandon the past to move forward. Others think they must idol worship the past to have honor for the future. The truth is neither. Mary pondered and treasured the things concerning Jesus. Maybe we can learn a

    Treasure’s Abounding Luke 2:19;51 This week has been filled with many activities moving toward closure. As I packed boxes, officiated at a funeral, planned a baby dedication sermon and service I was thinking, reflecting and rejoicing. Today we do 3 things that call for celebration. 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    Out With The Old And In With The New

    Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,558 views

    A sermon for the New Year. God wants us to leave the past in the past and look forward to a better tomorrow in Him. This world may not get any better, but the Bible is filled with promises for God's people. Let us look forward with anticipation to see

    Out With the Old and In With the New Sunday, January 1, 2012 By Rev. James May Is there anyone here who has made a New Year’s Resolution to do anything that you haven’t done before or to change some things that should be better in your life? I made only one Resolution – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020
     | 6,976 views

    Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

    “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 279 ratings
     | 26,612 views

    Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

    Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Consider Your Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,807 views

    No matter how bad we’d like to, we can’t undo the past. God is all-powerful but there are some things He won’t do. He will not change the past. But he’ll do something even better. Even though He won’t change the past, He will give you a fresh start for th

    Do you ever wish you could just start over? Staples has made a fortune with their easy button commercials. It would be nice if there was such a thing as an easy button, but you know what I’d rather have? I’d rather have an undo button. Can you imagine having a button that allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resident Evil

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    Based on the Parable of the Weeds, this sermon examines how Satan works within the church and how the church overcomes.

    Resident Evil Matthew 13.24-43 Introduction Jesus prepares the disciples and the church for troubles that lie ahead. The Bible tells us that Satan attacks the church constantly. We usually think of those attacks coming from the outside as Peter said, “The devil prowls about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Culitvating Contentment In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
     | 5,533 views

    Jesus’ followers overcome worry by focusing on God’s faithfulness and cultivating a life of contentment.

    In his book, Jesus’ Spiritual Journey and Ours, Thomas Kepler records the account of a lady who realized that her worrying was running and ruining her life. So she made for herself a "worry table" in which she tabulated all her anxieties. After a period of time, she discovered that her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only The Brave

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Deuteronomy Chapter 20 is God’s instructions to Israel about the principles of warfare and how to overcome fear. Today, in facing our spiritual battle, let us discover how we can be fearless and brave like a true soldier of God.

    Bible Verse: “When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Homecoming 2006

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,179 views

    Wht hapends when the kid of the past comes home to the church family as a pastor. Churches all build the body of Christ.

    Homecoming – Whoa, what an honor, to be invited to speak to you for your.. …Well … MY….Our homecoming celebration. After all it is me that was missing. I thought it a little odd to be invited to come to speak to you in 2001, Ken asked me at one of the Big preachers’ meetings when he learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,652 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    How We Got In This Mess Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,116 views

    Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

    Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Voss avatar

    You Can Get Out!

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    With the Holy Ghost infilling, you will have power to overcome every obstacle in your life.

    You Can Get Out! Children of Israel in Egyptian bondage. New pharaoh did not know Joseph and his family. Viewed them as a potential threat to his kingdom. Placed them under strenuous rule and service. The more oppression he put upon them, the greater they grew. Moses. Raised up to be a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Gospel Inspires Boldness

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1.

    THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1. Because the Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation to Everyone Who Believes (both Jew and Gentile) (:16) a. The Content of the Gospel Message = Good News (not mixed with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible