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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Serve To Lead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,627 views

    Serving is a high calling.

    One of the books I read recently was Jim Collins’ bestselling management book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don’t.” The phenomenal bestseller came out seven years ago and yet it still sells over 300,000 copies a year. It showcased 11 companies that transformed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon For Geneva Peterson: "I Can Do That!"

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,344 views

    A funeral message about an exceptional woman.

    I believe that everyone’s life has a theme. Patterns emerge over the years that are true of us all the time. Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out your theme, but with Geneva it’s pretty easy. When facing a challenge or a task or a new direction she was often heard to say, “I can do that.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    A sermon to be used at the beginning of a pastorate.

    Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVA) 1Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    2 Gates, 2 Trees, 2 Foundations Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    The entry points of faith, the results of the faith choice, and the solid and enduring life that is built on faith.

    Options, choices, alternative, opportunities! The richness of life is found in these. Part of what makes a trip to the ice cream shop a delight is choosing between cinnamon drop vanilla, chocolate fudge swirl, and oreo crunch mint for your ice cream cone. Everyone of us makes dozens of choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lot - The Struggle Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
     | 5,983 views

    The stories in Genesis present Lot in a very negative light, but Peter and Abraham thought he was righteous. It is a time for adjusting our interpretation.

    Lot – The struggle of righteousness Genesis 18:16-33 This is a classic passage because it depicts something that we somehow know we should not do, bargaining with God. Abraham, out of concern for his nephew Lot, in an episode that sounds like an auction, begs God to be merciful. Five times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Asking And Asking Again

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    Persistent prayer is commanded to us by Christ. If even the unjust judge will respond to it for bad reasons, how much more will the Father respond for good ones?

    Asking and asking again Luke 18:1-8 What is your prayer life like? How long can you pray without stopping? I am not talking about standard written or memorized prayers, I am talking about speaking with God concerning what is on your heart and working to remember everything that should be prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Gain The Proper Perspective On Spirituality” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    What characterizes the life of the truly spiritual Christian?

    As we have considered the beatitudes thus far, we have talked about how Jesus says that happiness is found in brokenness, happiness is found in mourning, happiness is found in meekness, and now, we will look at what Jesus had to say about how happiness is found in hungering and thirsting after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Grace Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 6,833 views

    Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

    Introduction Earlier in this sermon series I illustrated a point with the story of my little one year old daughter Felicity rummaging through her brother’s things in her near constant treasure hunting as she roams around the house seeking for things to get into. Just the other day she came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Refection Of The Cradle Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
     | 4,725 views

    This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

    Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Be A Somebody, By God!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011
     | 3,039 views

    Divine principles that will build you up!

    Matthew 2:4-6 says, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?...and they said, in Bethlehem of Judaea”. We hear these verses of scripture read every year at Christmas time, but do we really hear them? If you was going to bring a child into the world, a very special child that you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,778 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ninety Percent Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    Do not crave for what you do not have (principle of contentment). Save faithfully and spend wisely (principle of prudence). Give generously and share your blessings (principle of giving).

    In the last session, we talked about money - the TRUST fund – what God has entrusted to us. Everything belongs to Him but He has given us money as a trust in this life. • We talked about the tithe – 10% of what we have. God wants us to RETURN to Him as a way of honouring His ownership over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Big Sigh Of Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

    Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Kelly avatar

    God, Government And You

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on May 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Godly principles regarding leadership and submission.

    God, Government and You How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? • When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? • When you’re faced with a rule, …. • do you find yourself wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Exercising A Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,108 views

    We have observed dead faith and demonic faith, both of which are useless to us. This lesson focuses in on dynamic faith which is essential. The lesson holds up Abraham and Rahab, two people at opposite ends of the spectrum as examples of proper faith.

    1. Some apparent dilemmas: • “Look before you leap” vs. “He who hesitates is lost.” • Proverbs 26.4-5: 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ