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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Running After What? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    what it is that is really worth running after?

    Running After What? Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:14-17 Mar 18, 2007 (4th week of Lent) Intro: I am not a morning person. In fact, I describe myself as an “anti-morning” person. Ask any of the other members of the team that went to Bolivia with me in January, they’ll tell you: “Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting God When You Are Dry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,383 views

    God seeks and saves dry souls through his Savior.

    Introduction In Switzerland every year, in the city of Basel, the festival of Fasnacht is held. The event takes its name from the start of the fasting season of Lent. Before beginning this time of penance and doing without, there are three days of parties and festivities and revelry (similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    Philippians 1:12-18 teaches us to put the advance of the gospel at the center of our ambitions.

    Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting of his letter to the Philippian Christians, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and then he prayed for them. He had planted the church in Philippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blessing Of Embracing The Truth

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 8, 2021
     | 4,164 views

    Winston Churchill once said, “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” But how we respond to truth determines the direction of our lives. It will determine the quality of our lives and the destiny of our eternal soul.

    We have experienced the first miracle of Jesus at Cana of Galilee, where water was turned into wine, then we moved to the first ministry of Jesus at Jerusalem. Jesus was interviewed by Nicodemus concerning Who he really was. Nicodemus represented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    02 Joy In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 347 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

    Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

    HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

    How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.

    A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - depression E. Peter - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Short Reflection On The Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    A short (1 pg!) reflection on God’s Holy Name. This is part of a praise service

    Title: Short Reflection on the Divine Name Text: Exodus 3:13-15 We all know that names, especially in Bible times, took on amazing significance. So, this week, when I was study Moses’ encounter with God, I started wondering, why is it that God chose to give himself the name that he did. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Every Thought Captive

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,418 views

    This is about how Satan desires to build strongholds in our lives through out thought life. It is about how we should do battle with the negative and destructive thoughts that can creep in unaware

    Taking Every Thought Captive 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Early on in this chapter, the tone of 2 Corinthians changes. Some believe that Paul has received information from Titus about the situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,110 views

    Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

    Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Touched By The Master

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    There will always be a difference in any person who has been touched by Jesus Christ.

    TOUCHED BY THE MASTER Matt. 8:1-3 INTRO. No one has been touched by the hand of Jesus and ever been the same again! (ill.) - A little girl on the bus approached a grouchy, dirty, old woman. "Are you a gwanma? I got a gwanma. I wuv gwanmas." There was a change made in the old woman at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    God's Eye For The Praying Guy

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,944 views

    God is more concerned with the soundness of your heart than with how your prayer sounds.

    God’s Eye for the Praying Guy Matt. 6:6 April 3, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just A Woman

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    Jesus met the woman at the well & showed us how to communicate with those outside, & what we have to offer - a past, future & present in Him

    Just a woman John 4: 4-26 I know as a man this is going to sound patronizing & that’s not my intent, but it’s hard being a woman isn’t it?! It’s something often men haven’t even noticed, but praise God we are getting more educated. I have done enough funerals to know that it used be even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist