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  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Trading Goodness Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Our contributions to the gains in the lives of others are the keys to our own personal inner growth.

    When I started studying economics in the college, one of the first lessons in economics I learned was this: Business is first and foremost a community service which brings a gain on the investment in return. A businessman or a shopkeeper from this perspective is a skilled and responsible ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Roots And Leaves Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Growth comes in our lives as we meditate on God’s word.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE OCTOBER 3, 2004 Psalm 1 “Roots and Leaves” INTRODUCTION The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Very Naughty Figs..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    When you give a lesson in MEANESS to a critter or a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson. The same goes for the children of Israel as they discovered the truth behind the "Naughty figs.." let’s examine it together!

    Introduction What a contrast. I can hear Israel now, "We’ve been called many things, but, naughty figs, that takes the cake..." Jeremiah was his name. Called tyo proclaim the message that Judah would be destroyed by a foe from the north. God promised that he would protect Jeremiah as he became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Hot Pursuit

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

    I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Thrill Of Victory Or The Agony Of Defeat?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 53,990 views

    In our text, Paul is describing his own personal struggle with sin. This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin.

    THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DEFEAT Romans 7:14-25 I. Paul’s Dilemma, 14-20 A. The Problem Pin-Pointed, (14) B. The Problem Paralleled 14-17 & 18-20 are parallels 1. Each section begins with a frank acknowledgment of our condition, of what we are in ourselves and of what we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Burning Conversation

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,400 views

    A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

    A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,513 views

    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Us Isn't Them Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    Paul describes the transformation that happens when a person moves from a life lived in darkness to a life illuminated by Christ. That transformation happens as we, as Christians, take three determined steps that define the difference between ourselves an

    Us Isn’t Them! Moving From Darkness To Light Ephesians 4:17-32 All you have to do is spend a little bit of time listening to many Christians talk before you observe from their conversations an attitude of “Us isn’t them!” … an attitude that marks the boundaries between Christian territory and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Family

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,313 views

    The key characteristic of a growing and strong spiritual “young person” in God is that they have overcome the evil one. Notice that the word is overcome – not defeat. The idea is that you get past him – not that you crush him – that is up to God in the

    Growing Up is Part of Life And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52 I was a little child when I grew up in the small town of Kalkaska. It’s about 17 miles due east of Traverse City in northern Michigan and when I lived there it had about 2000 people – total. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,836 views

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

    Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Discipline And Faith

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    In order to become the person Christ calls us to be, we must discipline ourselves.

    1 Corinthians 9:25-27 November 8, 2008 DISCIPLINE For the past 6 Saturdays, we had a lot of fun in the NETS volleyball program. We learned what Jesus meant when He said to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind and body; and to love your neighbor as yourself. We also played lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,326 views

    Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

    Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Searan avatar

    A Biblical Foundation For Change

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,112 views

    Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the

    Introduction: Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the power of Christ. They need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Once An Athiest - My Personal Testimony

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 182 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    This is my personal testimony describing how I went from being a hardened athiest, to becoming a child of God.

    PERSONAL TESTIMONY Frank J. Gallagher Abiding In The Word [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/testmony.html] I was born in 1950, and from 1956 through 1964, attended a Roman Catholic elementary school. I was taught my Catholic faith by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Troy Hassell avatar

    An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

    A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren