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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Set Your Heart On Heavenly Treasure

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 677 views

    Jesus warned his followers that they would be tempted to “set their hearts” on things of little value. If they did that they would not “set their hearts” on what is priceless. Jesus used similar words but in reverse to say that what we treasure will be where our heart goes.

    In 1799, twelve-year-old Conrad Reed, skipped Sunday School to go fishing. He found a place to fish along Little Meadow Creek on his family’s farm in North Carolina. While standing by the creek, young Conrad saw what he thoughts was a “yellow rock shining in the water.” With some effort he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 26, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 28,071 views

    Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: 1. Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and 2. Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Updated July 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the joy of the Lord ... is our ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Too Much To Do, Too Little Time Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 16, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,001 views

    Considers some biblical principals for managing our time so we don’t have stress

    got stress? Too much to do and too Little Time Slide Series intro Are you facing any stress? Do you feel like you can’t do all that is on your plate? Do you wonder if there is enough to pay the bills this month? Are you wondering if you will ever seem to get a break to breathe? Well, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Sanders avatar

    Cares Of Life

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Dec 29, 2013
     | 8,224 views

    Sermon teaches biblical principals on not worrying - Some notes taken from other sermons on Sermon Central.

    Mark 4 The sower sows the word. Some heard, immediately Satan came and took the word which had been sown in them. Some heard, that had -- no firm root in themselves, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away. “And others -- seed was sown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Your Minds On Things Above

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,461 views

    As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

    A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Torn Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,354 views

    We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

    Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Things Don't Go As Planned

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,238 views

    I wish I could stand here today and tell you that if you serve the Lord you want ever have any problems in your life; I wish I could tell you that if you develop a close relationship with the Lord that you will always be in control of the circumstances th

    TEXT: John 11:1-44 One of the first things that I notice about this story is the relationship between this family and Jesus. It wasn’t a strained relationship or an odd one but it was one of closeness and intimacy. They didn’t just have a casual acquaintance but a close encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Saddest Thing About Going To Hell

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 489 ratings
     | 27,855 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. If YOU truly believed that Jesus Christ would come back tomorrow, what a Difference there would be in YOUR LIFE! B. The same is true if YOU believed in a literal, physical HELL! C. In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    The 3 Things Needed For Reaching The Lost Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 964 ratings
     | 322,496 views

    A teaching message on Luke 15:1-10.

    Luke Series #70 June 30, 2002 Title: The 3 Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Things To Remember In Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 61,224 views

    A teaching message on Genesis 28:10-22.

    Genesis Series #53 July 14, 2002 Title: 4 Things to Remember in Uncertain Times Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #53 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Becoming All Things To All People Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,246 views

    The message teaches us that one of the keys to reaching the lost is to "become all things to all people."

    Becoming all things to all People I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: (v. 19, 22b) I. We don’t have to do anything. A. Once you become a Christian, no one can tell you that you need to follow some “do’s and don’ts” to get to heaven. B. Works salvation vs. Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I Am Made All Things

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,235 views

    AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MUST DENY OURSELVES IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS A SERVANT.

    I AM MADE ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION THE APOSTLE PAUL SHOWS US OF THE ACT OF SELF - DENIAL AND SERVITUDE. THE ACT DENYING ONESELF OF THE PRESERNT POSSIBILITIES AND BENEFITS. IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS SERVANT. NOT BECAUSE HE HAD PAYED FOR IT BUT THAT HE COULD BRING SOMEONE TO CHRIST TO THEM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Hamel avatar

    All Things Work Together For Good

    Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 40,626 views

    This message is about accepting the bad things in life and looking for what God wants us to learn. We will benifit in the end if we keep our eyes upon Jesus.

    All Things Work Together for Good Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. NIV I. Remark on this statement this verse A. All things 1. Ofcourse we all know that the good things that happen come form ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Ephesus - Everything But The One Thing. Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,826 views

    The Letter to Ephesus Church.

    The Revelation to Ephesus - Everything but the One Thing. How often do you wait for the mail-man to come - expecting a message, a parcel, a letter. It maybe the day that your final results are in the mail - your OP score which will determine your future. It may be that you are expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist