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  • Craig Benner avatar

    It Is Going To Cost You Something

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

    It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Admonition To Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    Believers are adomnished to never give up on meeting with God’s people.

    The Bible tells us that God desires for His people to fellowship with one another. Indeed, the writer of Hebrews tells us that participating in the fellowship of the church is something that ought to be a core value for every Christian. Starting today, we will be looking to verse 25 of this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift Of Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2017
     | 5,643 views

    Take one day off a week to gain perspective and be more productive.

    Quick, do the math: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? If you came up with 10 cents, you’re in good company. That’s the answer most people come to. It’s intuitive, appealing, but WRONG! Do the math. If the ball costs 0.10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

    The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mothers - On The Frontlines

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 6, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,458 views

    Mothers Day (Easter 5): Moms have the great privilege of raising the next generation of Christians. Moms are God’s soldiers on the front lines. As the exemplar, we look at Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite Woman.

    In 1994 our oldest son enlisted in the US Navy. When he graduated from boot camp, Sofi, our youngest son, a cousin and I took a road trip to Chicago to watch the graduation ceremonies. Our son was given liberty for a couple of days and so we decided to enjoy the sights of the city. So we took ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making The Drag: Enjoying The Journey On The Highway Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    God is calling His people off the drag and on to abundant living.

    Life in the Fast Lane Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life John 10:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 10, 2004 Introduction In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David: Zealot For God's House Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 16, 2024
     | 1,416 views

    David and Jesus were both zealots for God's house. What did that look like in practice for David? And are WE willing to be zealots for God's house?

    INTRODUCTION Earlier in today’s service I showed the video, ‘David the worshipper’ [Angel Studios]. I’ve really liked all the videos in this series but I especially liked this one. Young David in the video loves to sing praise to God! He’s joyful, exuberant! His joy and exuberance are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadfast Or Intolerant

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

    Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 25,094 views

    When something unexpected happens late in the midnight hour of our lives, we have in friend in Jesus Christ who can come to our rescue.

    St. Luke 11:1-13 Topic: A friend in the midnight hour In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ in a certain place praying to His Father in heaven. As He prayed to his Father in heaven, one of his disciples watched and heard Jesus praying, and when Jesus finished praying, that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,248 views

    A study in the Gospel of Luke 18: 1 – 8

    Luke 18: 1 – 8 Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Matthew Brown avatar

    Change Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    We all want change but how many are willing to pay the price of letting go?

    Change Joshua 1:1-5 After the death of the LORD’S servant Moses, the LORD said to Moses’ assistant Joshua, son of Nun, (2) "My servant Moses is dead. Now you and all these people must cross the Jordan River into the land that I am going to give the people of Israel. (3) I will give you every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W F avatar

    The Price Of A Powerful Life

    Contributed by W F on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    If I want to lead a life of influence then I must pay the price of a powerful life.

    “The Price of a Powerful Life” Luke 14:25-27. There is a price to be paid if you want to lead a powerful life. Jesus put it like this ... ... any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:33) Friends, if you want to lead other people to greatness you must pay ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • TAWANDA MUSHARIWA avatar

    He Bought Us Back Series

    Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012
     | 4,816 views

    It is not fair when the responsible pay for a crime they did not committ in order to secure the freedom of the ungrateful

    HE BOUGHT US BACK Text: Gal 4;5 Topic: Paid for in full/Balance outstanding zero Theme: Redemption Christ our redeemer Introduction It is proper for us to start by looking at the principle of redemption. Redemption properly means ransom by means of a price. Old Testament Exodus 6:5 Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "the Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2020
     | 2,561 views

    This New Year why don't we pay more attention to the cross.

    Hebrews 2:1-10 The cross 1. As we go into this New Year why don’t we pay more attention to the cross? • Our text today states Pay close attention pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. • Notice The Cross is an image that the whole world ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024
     | 297 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible