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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Graduation Sunday: How Do I Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 5,425 views

    The average life span for an American in recent years is just a little over 78 years. If you’re average, high school seniors have 60 more years to live – if you’re average! Think of this way: you’ve completed your first quarter. What will you do with your life?

    We continue to explore the New Testament book of Colossians together. This morning I want to speak on this subject, “How Do I Make a Difference?”. You can find a link to our sermon notes in the chat and a communication card. If you’re new with us, please take a moment by telling us a little about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's A Church? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-10

    Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Title: What’s a Church and What’s It Supposed to do? Date/Place: LSCC, 8/28/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tell about the other night at Gary’s house where we were looking at the different antiques on the wall, and him giving us a guess or two on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Road To Somewhere PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,134 views

    To explore the concept of living with purpose, using the story of the Road to Emmaus from the Gospel of Luke as a guide, and viewing each day as a new beginning.

    Good Morning, Church! Today, we'll be journeying together on the road to somewhere. We'll be exploring the idea of living with purpose, through the lens of a fascinating passage from the Gospel of Luke, specifically, Luke 24:13-35. I think John Piper puts it best when he says, "God created me—and ...read more

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    "Living The Abundant Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,674 views

    What we can do to realize the plan that God has for our lives.

    “Living the Abundant Life” August 21, 2011 John 10:10 Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Eternal Life (Higher Life) Versus Lower Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014
     | 3,672 views

    To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do you like lower life or higher life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one. IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 Whoever finds his [lower] life will lose it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,371 views

    Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Career: The Rat Race We All Are In Series

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Dec 5, 2014
     | 7,929 views

    Things that keep us offtrack. Dealing with stress and maintaining our ultimate focus in life.

    Hi! Good morning everyone! In behalf of the Life Hope Community, I would like to welcome you all to our gathering today. And it is my prayer that all of you are well despite of the bad or bed weather today. For those of you who have bee with us these past weeks, I’m pretty sure that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,492 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Ain't Over

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 55,040 views

    NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

    Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Is Life After Death In This Life

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 14, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 32,948 views

    IF YOU LOOSE EVERYTHING, BUT YOU STILL HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO START AGAIN!

    THERE IS LIFE AFTER DEATH IN THIS LIFE TEXT – John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? There is life after this life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Essentials For Life And Life Eternal

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    This message is one that describes some things that are essential to remember for the believer to live the abundant life.

    Essentials for Life & Life Eternal Romans 5:1-9 I. We Have Peace With God (v. 1) “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” – v. 1 A. Peace concerning being an enemy of God “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

    Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life’s Greatest Aim Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,312 views

    A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Life Is Just A Life

    Contributed by John Ruland on Nov 26, 2012
     | 4,161 views

    This is what you do through live and does it really count before you get saved.

    When life is just a life When life is just your life Where your life is just your life Where your house is just your house When your home is just a home When a job is just a job When a job is your job When your job is your job When your backyard is your backyard When you have a party and it is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Handling Life’s Stresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,068 views

    This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

    Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare