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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

    Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What’s So Amazing About Grace? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,247 views

    This story of Judah and Tamar reminds us that God’s grace comes in spite of our sin - even through our sin. Grace overcomes the mess that we make of our lives and provides us with something that we could never provide for ourselves.

    There are many passages in the Bible that are difficult to preach. Genesis 38 is right up there at the top of the list. It’s not BORING It’s not DEEP THEOLOGY It’s not IRRELEVANT Simply put, it’s TOO RACY! But the story must be told, because it’s an amazing story about GRACE. The story concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    To Boldly Go

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 4, 2013
     | 9,587 views

    God rewards initiative in his honor.

    1. Kemmons Wilson Kemmons Wilson has always been an initiator. He started working when he was seven selling magazines, newspapers and popcorn. In 1930 at the age of seventeen he started working for a Cotton broker in his first salaried job, for $12 a week writing figures on the price board. When a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 7 - The Art Of Seduction Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,476 views

    This is a study of Proverbs chapter seven.

    We will now look at Proverbs chapter seven: INVITATION TO LEARN WISDOM 1 My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, "You are my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Born To Die

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.

    BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relentless Prayer Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,572 views

    Christ speaks to us about the need for persistent prayer.

    Relentless Prayer Griffith Baptist Church – 2/24/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:7-11 Key verse: The Introduction While Josh McDowell was attending seminary in California, his father went Home to be with the Lord. His mother had died years earlier, but Josh was not sure of her salvation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,089 views

    What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

    Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Miracles Of Christmas - All It Needs Is Belief

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    In order for miracles to happen, there needs to be the key ingredient of BELIEF. What would have happened if Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Magi had not believed what the angel from God told them?

    Every now and then every person asks for a miracle in their life. Can you recall miracles you have asked God for? Isn’t it great that we have the ability to ask God for such a thing? A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Last Mountain

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

    The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Our Lives And The Character Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    The sermon explores how we, as Christians, can be Christ-like at home, at work, or at play. We are children of God first, teaching others about the Gospel by our example. And as children of Christ, even in the midst of life-s challenges, we remember Pau

    Our Lives and the Character of Christ 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church November 18, 2008 Evening Contemporary Service As I was preparing this sermon, I took a look at the Forbes list of the richest people in the world. Do you know who #1 on the list ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enough

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    Enough Faith - The disciples ask for more

    Enough Luke 17:5-10 Yesterday, I was thinking about how much of something is enough? Some things like money or nice things often seem like we can’t get enough. I am tempted to think that is something I would not mind trying to find out for myself. Then another category that comes to mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Return To Christ

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    Christ holds it all together.

    Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    What God Expects When We Mess Up

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,906 views

    The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

    WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When You Can't Help Remembering Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2011
     | 6,498 views

    Is it possible to alter our memory cycles? When you can't hep remembering, what can you do?

    “Xtreme Faith: When You Can’t Help Remembering” 1 Sam. 7:2-13 Why is it that the things I want to forget I remember and the things I want to remember I forget? It has something to do with the fact that the negative and painful are often more powerful than the positive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    From Serve Us To Service

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,658 views

    God blesses a life of service.

    From Serve-us To Service Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. “Workmanship” – you were made to make a contribution…to make a difference. Message bible 1Pe 4:10 Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal