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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Adopted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

    Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,273 views

    In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

    “THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Life From 9 To 5 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    Being a Christian in the workplace is not easy. We are constantly being tempted and challenged. How can we live life in a way that glorifies God from 9 to 5?

    Living Life from 9 to 5 Ephesians 6:5-9 Lay hands on Paul Intro Slide Have you seen any of these bumper stickers before? Slide I am so poor, I can’t even pay attention I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go On my way to work, please kill me I am sure you have seen many other work or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Witness Among The World

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,139 views

    Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

    Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Embracing The Future

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,359 views

    After the difficulties of the past and the drudgery of the present, God calls on Israel to embrace their future. For each of us embracing the future can be a great challenge, a new thing is on the way!.

    Subject: Embracing the Future Text: Isaiah 43: 14-21 “Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

    Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #15 Love Understands Life Is Full Of Interruptions

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 views

    This is #15 in understanding love, but the lesson can stand alone. We must learn to thrive when life is interrupted --- There may be great value in the challenges of daily interruptions.

    #15 LOVE UNDERSTANDS LIFE IS FULL OF INTERRUPTIONS THERE MAY BE GREAT VALUE IN THE CHALLENGE OF DAILY INTERRUPTIONS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have with me a pair of binoculars. LOVE UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE NEVER GOES AS PLANNED... SOMETIMES INTERRUPTIONS ARE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Living Right? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 11, 2021
     | 4,565 views

    Based on Titus 2:12 - Sermon challenges the hearers to consider the critical importance of staying in the Word of God &, by His grace, living a life that honors Him.

    “ARE YOU LIVING RIGHT?” Titus 2:12 FBCF – 1/10/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Time for a Checkup” series – 5 basic questions about our spiritual lives this month. Last week: “Are You Saved?” Today: “Are You Living Right?” Maps – Used to use them to chart the course of a trip that we were going on. Buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Making Much Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 31, 2021
     | 4,221 views

    Based on 1 Tim. 1:15-17 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the life of Paul & see the characteristics of someone who is making much of Jesus.

    “ARE YOU MAKING MUCH OF JESUS? 1 Tim. 1:15-17 FBCF – 1/31/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who do you know who exemplifies Christ & honors Him with his/her life? - Someone who shows the love of Jesus all the time. - Someone who lives the Gospel & shares the Gospel. - Someone whose aim in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Jesus’ Light Helps Us See Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 2, 2021
     | 2,759 views

    This passage is complicated and challenging. This sermon attempts to cut it down to the four interactions and what is going in each. What's the key to seeing Jesus' light?

    - This is a very challenging passage. There is a lot going on here in general. There are questions and answers that don’t always flow from one another. There are a lot of theological statements that are not easily processed. - When you add it all up, there’s a lot to handle here. I struggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    God Strengthen Me To Overcome My Temptations Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,536 views

    Jesus is able to help us through all challenges and temptations so even when we fall a thousand times He will help us a thousand times

    *DAY 16 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* Prayer Topic: *GOD STRENGTHEN ME TO OVERCOME MY TEMPTATIONS* Scripture: Matthew 6:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Saint Nicholas And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018
     | 2,852 views

    Let’s take this story as a challenge to become more compassionate to the destitute, and provide for their education, food and shelter so they may grow spiritually, physically and emotionally in Christ.

    Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2018 Beginning any new liturgical season, we try to shake off our slumber and be more present to the Lord whom we worship. We know that we must change so that we can become more like Jesus and Mary, and so we listen to the Word of God with particular attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021
     | 3,905 views

    A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

    THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022
     | 3,265 views

    This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

    Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Waging War Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 5,597 views

    Paul understood that behind his critics was a sinister spirit- Satan. He challenged these rebels. He knew they were influenced by demonic forces (11:3, 13).

    WAGING WAR II CORINTHIANS 10:1-6 INTRODUCTION: We are in a war! The enemy is alive and well (well, not so well). The war is spiritual. Paul found himself in a war. The Judaizers (legalist) had followed Paul into Corinth. They had corrupted the message and challenged the messenger. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist