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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    It’s Worth It - The Beautiful Fight

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 5, 2009
     | 6,907 views

    What is the motivation of the follower of Christ to do what he or she does? Knowing that the beautiful fight is worth it for the joy set before us.

    It�s Worth It The Beautiful Fight TCF Sermon July 19, 2009 Recently I read a fable about a dog who loved to chase other animals. He bragged about his great running skill and said he could catch anything. Well, it wasn�t long until his boastful claims were put to the test by a certain rabbit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    What’s your motive - what drives your life?

    35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Brings You To The Cross?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 21, 2015
     | 4,577 views

    A thought-provoking look at why we are present for worship on Sunday mornings.

    “What Brings You To the Cross?” Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme of “Spiritually Clean in 2015” demands that we return frequently to the cross. I want us to spend some time this morning at Calvary reflecting on the crucifixion of our Savior. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confession,confrontation And Forgiveness The Essentials For True Happiness Series

    Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Aug 28, 2014
     | 6,233 views

    Helping others to enjoy the book of Leviticus

    CONFESSION,CONFRONTATION AND FORGIVENESS The Essentials for True Happiness. By Henry Jaegers “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall then prepare as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. So the priest shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 10,015 views

    Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Drives You

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,072 views

    The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

    What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Turner avatar

    To Kill A Giant Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,434 views

    It takes ability, motivation, and attitude to kill a giant. David had all three.

    Little Billy, a Jewish boy, was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they took him down to the Catholic School, and enrolled him. After the first day, Billy came home and went up to his room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 4,100 views

    Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

    Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    The First Commandement

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,826 views

    What is the first commandment all about? Is following the first commandment of the Bible at all possible and how can we make sure we follow this commandment?

    In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first in our class feels good and is a reward for all the hard work put in through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitude Problem

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,860 views

    Basedon Acts 2:1-21, this sermon talks about how our attitude about the Holy Spirit affects our ability to let the Spirit work in our lives.

    I know many of you won’t want to admit it, but I bet there are passages in the Bible that you don’t particularly care for. Not because they cut too deep or because you don’t understand them, but simply because they don’t excite you. Well, I have a confession to make. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,789 views

    God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,328 views

    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,602 views

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Weightless Faith

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,929 views

    We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

    Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enough Already Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,801 views

    A study of the book of Judges 8: 1 – 35

    Judges 8: 1 – 35 Enough Already Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. 2 So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel