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    A New Thing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,171 views

    God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

    Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

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    Hold The Ball Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 38,938 views

    There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

    OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delighting In The Word. Series

    Contributed by Peter Silway on Dec 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,909 views

    David teaches us some life principles,that brought forth success in his life.If you want to have good success and you want prosperity to follow you. then this is the principle you also need to apply in your life.

    DELIGHTING IN THE WORD. 'I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.'( Ps.119:16). When I study the life of David, I see there were certain principles that he applied that brought forth success in his life. We need to see these principles. David took pleasures in the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Combinations In Life

    Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    There are 3 COMBINATIONS in life: 1. Combination of Practical and Spiritual, 2. Combination of Failure and Success, and 3. Combination of Punishment and Reward.

    3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE Matthew 25:14-30 Life has 3 different combinations. A Christian must understand these things in order to become more successful in life. HERE ARE THE 3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE. I. LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL - Make business (explain) - The talents given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Is The Place To Be

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    How to enjoy life in Christ

    CHURCH IS THE PLACE TO BE "Joy No Matter What" One does not have to ignore the difficulties in order to be joyful. One only has to decide that you will not let them get you down. One can live this day with joy, even though there may be no objective grounds for being joyful. Joy is its own best ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011
     | 6,216 views

    Servant Leaders are blessed with the ability of learning from the past experiences, realities of the present and the possible consequences of our decisions for future. This is foresight

    Servant Leadership Part 12: Foresight I have been talking about Servant Leadership in my many sermons from this pulpit before. However, I keep wondering if we still consider Servant leadership as some thing abstract, some thing utopian, unreal, not practicable? Or is there a reason for us to adapt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Purpose And Passion Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    This sermon looks at the profile of Paul and unpacks his life past and present seeking his purpose and passion.

    Pauls purpose and passion Romans 1:1 - 17: Series: On the road through Romans. Background: Over the next few months we are going to be travelling on the road to Rome through the book of Romans, as we do we will be stopping off on route to take in the sights. The book of Romans was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (1 Of 4) The Gospel Is Good News Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025
     | 82 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is history’s central story—faith in the past, hope for the future, and love today.

    Not on Fox. Not on the peacock channel. Not on C-SPAN or ESPN. Not a stock market report. Not a weather forecast. Not stale news. Not fake news. Not bad news. Good news. The gospel is not a broadcast that fades after the commercial break. It’s not spin for ratings or another voice in the noise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,292 views

    Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Are More Fish In The Sea

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    Three reasons why churches die.

    There Are More Fish In The Sea - John 21:1-6 Introduction: A young boy attended his father’s church for the first time. During the whole service the young boy was bored to tears and couldn’t wait for the service to end. When the service was finally over the father in the son were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Heartbreak To Heartburn Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,873 views

    Moving past hurts and turning them into usefulness is difficult, but Jesus wants to change us.

    Luke 24:13-32 – From Heartbreak to Heartburn I remember reading once a true story about a man who was saved from his burning house in the middle of the night. The house was a total loss, but no-one was hurt. After some work, it was discovered that the fire started in the bedroom, the same room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Ownership With God Part 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    getting past the things that keep us from taking ownership in what God is doing.

    Acts 6: 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Because, You Can't Just Sit There

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    A call to the church to see the past vision and to find today’s vision for our church.

    Because, you can’t just sit there James 2:14-18 Today we are continuing on a line of thought we started 2 Sundays ago. I have been leading you down a path and pointing out the things that God has placed along the way. I have been pointing out that you have to read the map for yourself. so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Warning Of Hope

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    "The future should impact our present more than the past." Tony Campolo

    Introductory Considerations - Impacted By The Past 1. As I look at my life, I can think of examples of past hurts and sins that impact my present - how I live, my confidence levels, my defensiveness, my lack of hope in certain situations. 2. I know for some of you how the past impacts your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 9,316 views

    Easter means the Christian can have peace with the past, joy in the present, and hope for the future.

    Sermon.969 Easter Sunrise Devotional: 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC "What Does Easter Mean To You?" What does Easter mean to you? Amanda Ward, age 7, of Nashville, Tennessee said, “Easter is when Jesus got alive!” The resurrection of Jesus is the most totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist