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  • Philip Gunther avatar

    Is Your Life Built To Last?

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 15,961 views

    A life built to last is constructed upon the person of Christ and by means of putting his words into practice.

    The Parable Of The Two Builders Rev. Philip A. Gunther Cathedrals & Towers Dedicated in 1093 AD, making it some 908 years old, Europe’s oldest gothic church stands proudly as a magnificent and massive architectural creation. Situated in the city of Winchester, in the county of Hampshire, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Do Christians Sin?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

    Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Consistency

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 49,043 views

    Consistency is a key factor in successfully living for the Lord. Here are some practical keys to building consistency.

    Building Consistency by Pastor Jim May If there is one thing that will help each of us to become the man or woman of God that God wants us to be, its “consistency”. I am convinced that the biggest reason that many people never grow into a place of spiritual maturity where they can be really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing God's Will Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    How to know God’s will through prayer. Gives some practical questions to ask yourself

    SBC Philippi 5/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: To evaluate how God speaks to us through prayer and how we can hear him. We started talking last week about how to know God’s will. One thing I emphasized to you was that often times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life-Changing Resolution

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 45,754 views

    Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

    A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

    Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Showing Up At The Gym Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,341 views

    Discipleship will not happen by accident. It requires meaningful practices. It requires meaningful progress. And it requires a meaningful process.

    SHOWING UP AT THE GYM Talking and Listening to God -- Part 4 Isaac Butterworth December 19, 2010 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Authority Of Faith

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,705 views

    Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

    AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Marks Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

    In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

    A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Christians Need Ongoing Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 13, 2013
     | 4,812 views

    A look at some of the reasons why Christians need ongoing repentance and what that looks like in practice.

    A SMILE ON GOD'S FACE: God delights in repentance. - Jonah 3:10. - Many have an exclusive view of God as the mean headmaster or the zealous judge, but one of the things that the Bible makes clear is that God loves seeing the prodigal return home. God loves repentance. - Here God has every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    10 Ways To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 10,679 views

    Ever wondered how churches die? This message gives practical steps on how to kill a church.

    10 Ways to Kill a Church Open/Welcome – We had a great start last week. So alive and exciting. It made me think about the opposite. How do you kill a church? I want to give you 10 Ways to Kill a Church! Two Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End And The Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2016
     | 4,487 views

    Paul is not focusing on sinful behavior we should avoid, but on exemplary behavior we should practice.

    24th or Last Sunday of the Year 2016 Extraordinary Form The five hundred year period since the end of the Renaissance has been marked by two events we Catholics can realistically call religious catastrophes. The first, of course, was the Protestant revolution most agree was begun by Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015
     | 5,861 views

    With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

    In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ