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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005
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     | 4,721 views

    Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

    On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting Ourselves For Service-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012
     | 2,940 views

    2 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

    PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-II—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the service of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Gospel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2016
     | 7,461 views

    If you want to be free from your sin, don't believe in a different, distorted or damned gospel. Believe in the divine Gospel that Jesus sets the believer free!

    Several years ago (December 2008), I had the opportunity to go to Belarus to teach church multiplication to young Belarussians getting ready to plant churches in various parts of the country. I had about a hundred pages of notes for the students, so I looked into translating them into Russian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Strength Build Your Neighbour Not Your Selfish Ego

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 24, 2019
     | 2,447 views

    Use your strength to help others and build them.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LET YOUR STRENGTH BUILD YOUR NEIGHBOUR NOT YOUR SELFISH EGO* Romans 15:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 15 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Mothers Day - 5th Commandment

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,956 views

    Mothers Day - 5th Commandment (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verse 12. • Our reading is short but meaningful: • "Honour your father and your mother." • Amplified Bible: • “Regard (treat with honour, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and mother” Ill: • A four-year-old and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 14 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007
     | 3,078 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    “Role-model Saints” Romans pt. 14 Opening Illustration: Role model video Illustration from Blue Fish TV – Cassie Bernell Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Conclusion of two-part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING TRUTH, Part Two. *INTRO> A seminary professor in London once talked about a section of London called the White Chapel District, where old and used clothing is sold. There are signs there which read, "Slightly Soiled--Greatly Reduced Price." Th professor teaches his students in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Who Do You Fear The Most? Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    Do you fear God or people the most? Are you a pleaser of God or people?

    Who Do You Fear MOST? (Fear of the Lord part 2) Fear of the Lord or Fear of Man Pleaser of God or Pleaser of Man Luke 12:1-12 1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bulldog Faith

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    To encourage the Christian to have the faith that hangs on regardless of what they are going thru

    BULLDOG FAITH by George Crumbly Hebrews 11: 1-3 Sunday AM August 5, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas I preached a message several years ago about a Bloodhound; today I want to talk about a Bulldog. I believe that God uses any and everything in order to explain to us how we are to serve Him. Bulldog: "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,770 views

    How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives

    Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,282 views

    Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live With Intent: Direction Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
     | 3,604 views

    Part 4 of 4 in the Intentional Living series

    “Intentional Living” Part 4 – Direction NewSong Church 03/09/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Light vs. Dark • The point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Sowing And Reaping: Transformed By Truth Galatians 6:7-9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,075 views

    Galatians 6:7-8, explores the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and the consequences they bear.

    Sowing and Reaping: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Galatians 6:7-8, exploring the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Overholt avatar

    Part One - Why Faith Series

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
     | 4,497 views

    Introduce the principles of Faith: What is faith?, How does faith come?, How is faith released?

    Principles of Faith Foundational Text: Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Hab 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Gal 3:11 But that no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal