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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

    Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Trying, Never Sure

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2020
     | 2,938 views

    Look at this phrase, “protected by the power of God through faith” (1 Peter 1:5) (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

    HoHum: Sometimes when we are in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read magazines, chat with friends, or just sleep. The ones on standby hang around the ticket counter, pace and fret, fret ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great White Throne Of Judgement - What Is It? – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025
     | 488 views

    What are the books that will be opened at the great white throne, and what is the Book of Life? We continue our examination of this terrifying event that is nor for Christians, but for the unsaved. We look at who might be at this throne judgement.

    THE GREAT WHITE THRONE OF JUDGEMENT - WHAT IS IT? – PART 2 of 4 The unsaved and the wicked will all make an appearance before the great white throne where the books are opened and their lives are judged there. Sadly no one present at that judgement will escape the lake of fire. This message will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hospice Patients Are Real People Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,524 views

    Identify 5 authenticities of hospice patients (Adapted from Percy McCray at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/06/16/cancer-reveals-who-one-really-is-episode-319/)

    Hohum: A relative asked me why I liked ministering to hospice patients (those with 6 months or less to live according to the medical profession), and I said that I liked ministering to hospice patients because they are real people, more real than other people. WBTU: Chaplain Percy McCray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit In The Church

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    Our annual "State of the church"address

    The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,221 views

    Solomon, the world’s wisest man, gives us a charge that we need to guard our hearts above all else.

    Guard Your Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Proverbs 4:20 – 27 When I was in junior high, I played on the football team. What position did I play? Well, it could be said that I played three positions – guard, tackle and end. I sat on the end of the bench, guarded the water bottle, and tackled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We're #1!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

    Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Christian Heart

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,019 views

    A sermon talking about how Jesus wants our relationships with others to be, and how we can get them there. Communion meditation and sermon MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Do you treat others like you would want them to treat you? We think that if people were nicer to us, we could be nicer to them, don’t we? But that’s the Problem. Jesus didn’t say, “Treat people the same way they treat you.” He said, “Treat people like you would want them to treat you.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Temptation Of Pessimism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015
     | 5,336 views

    This was a two week Bible Study on how to be optimistic in a pessimistic world

    THE TEMPTATION OF PESSIMISM MATTHEW 11:2-6 IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY EASY TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PESSIMISM IN OUR WORLD. THE NUMBER OF EVIL THINGS IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO INCREASE, AND AS IT DOES WE MAY FALL INTO THE TRAP OF SAYING “THAT’S JUST THE WAY THINGS ARE, AND WE MIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ingredients For Effective Praying

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jul 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,183 views

    The Model Prayer

    The Ingredients for Effective Praying! Matthew 6:5-15 Surveys show that more than 90% of humanity pray daily understand that it is an essential part of our Christian walk. The Scriptures give us clarity regarding the importance of Praying. When believers pray unto our Father in Heaven many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouragements To Go Forward

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 544 ratings
     | 70,239 views

    While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

    Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting Down Your Crown

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,890 views

    Will you cast down who you are to give God the honor that He is due? This message is both a challenge and an encouragement to do so.

    Around the end of May, I was here at the church praying and studying, and during that time of seeking God, the Lord spoke something to me that has been recently renewed and revived in my heart: I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise. For many weeks I’ve weighed this out in my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beside Still Waters

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    A message dealing with the the shepherd, and his sheep !

    Beside Still Waters Psalms 23:1-6 We have been preaching in the Psalms for several Sun evening, and I’ve been just kinda bouncing around. I must admit that sometimes I hesitate preaching on the passages that are so familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Intercessory Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,633 views

    Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017
     | 7,917 views

    How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

    One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist