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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 3,174 views

    When we make decisions according to a results model, we will find we have walked away from God’s plan and are lumbering down the path of ultimate destruction.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice to know for certain the results of every decision we made, before we made it?! 1. college choice, career path, stock purchase, marriage partner, location, etc. 2. we are obsessed with results, and the marketing community knows this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It"S Enough

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 14, 2011
     | 4,244 views

    This sermon reflects the wilderness and how the tempter uses doubt to test the marque, a model brand of the faith of Jesus Christ in and against the shortcomings of the simple ones holding on by the faith of a mustard seed.

    Matthew 4: 1-10 Following the Lord through wilderness is where holiness is obtained; on green grass with jaborandi, it’s like dew following an early morning; in my ears, the lullabies are singed. I had to resist the easy way out of compromising to fall to sleep. My heart for the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Goal Worth Of Effort!

    Contributed by Joanna Rose on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    This sermon speaks to a goal worth our time and effort, a goal we see modeled by the appostle Paul himself. That God would have all there is of... (fill in your name).

    Although I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions I do love moments in our lives when pause and evaluate who we are and who we would like to become. It is very easy in the busyness to keep on trekking along without ever stopping to examine where it is that we are headed. There are times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Naturally Supernatural: The Key To Persevering Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,498 views

    #10 in a series of 10. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061112. Over the last 9 weeks…we’ve been sounding a trumpet. It’s time for the church in America to change, Be reformed. It’s time for the church to stop what we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

    Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Works

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,356 views

    Here is a very famous story, but we have to get passed the "wow!" response. It is a model of how God works, and how He uses His servants to accomplish His purposes.

    Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 Intro: There are not a lot of songs written about people of the Bible other than Jesus. 1. can’t think of one about Paul, or Peter, or John. 2. but I grew up singing one about Daniel. “Standing on a purpose firm, heeding God’s command. Honor them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grace In Disappointment

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

    Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are We Worth Imitating? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,376 views

    Paul’s thanksgiving of the kingdom life and witness of the Thessalonians is a reminder that our calling is to be worthy of imitation, and people who model, what it means to strong and ready to stand out in this world.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Are We Worth Imitating? The broad perspective we are working with as we make our way through 1 Thessalonians is to keep answering the question How can we be strong and ready to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,205 views

    As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

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    Love Beyond Limits Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 8, 2021
     | 4,398 views

    Just as it was in Jesus’ day, many have a perception of love, but it is not love as God commands. Much of what we see today described as love does not fit the biblical model for love.

    Love beyond Limits Matthew 5: 43-48 As we close out the fifth chapter of Matthew, we are getting close to the midway point of the great sermon Jesus preached. For the past several weeks we have considered various contrasts Jesus made regarding time honored traditions and the reality of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025
     | 304 views

    Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

    On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,375 views

    Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Relationally Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024
     | 761 views

    In a single word (Father) from the Model Prayer, Jesus conveyed deep truths (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 5 with same title). Taught to a Sunday School class

    HoHum: What have you asked (and received) from your father or mother that you would never ask from any other person? WBTU: I’m just Dad to them- no reason to put on airs with good old dad. Believe it or not, that is the sort of attitude Jesus urges on His followers. This is fundamental to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Bold Request Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,623 views

    Third in a four-part series from Ruth. Ruth in faith requests that Boaz take her as his wife. She models for us the sort of risks God will ask us to take if we press out in faith, knowing His character.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 24, 2007 Ruth: God redeems A bold request Ruth 3:1-18 Marriage proposals come in all shapes and varieties. From the stories I’ve heard, many proposals don’t happen soon enough for one or the other person in the relationship! I have to admit -- before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Politics

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 29,774 views

    Many people have the mindset that politics and religion should not mix, but what exactly should Christians consider when voting? And What is a Christian’s role with the government?

    “Christians and Government” Introduction: On a talk show someone commented on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really shouldn’t matter because religion and politics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ