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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Training Kingdom Kids

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    The directive to the citizen of the kingdom of God is "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." The pursuit of the kingdom should be the organizing principle of every follower of Christ. Christian parents are called to embrace this pursuit a

    TRAINING KINGDOM KIDS PROVERBS 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught the importance of children. He said that the children who came to Him were pictures of those who are citizens of His kingdom. In Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation Under...?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,601 views

    Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

    “One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Visiting

    Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Feb 7, 2022
     | 1,641 views

    We are Children of God, ambassadors of Christ and Children of the Most High God. we are not from here! and whats more:

    John 17:16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 2 Cor 5:20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. We are all citizens our country, but did you know that Christians have dual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Role In My Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,331 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons based on "The Pursuit Of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

    My Role In My Spiritual Growth – Cleaning Up A farmer goes out and plows his field. He sows the seed. He cultivates the plants and fertilizes them. All the while he knows that the plants grow because of forces outside of himself. The farmer is utterly dependent on forces he can not control. He can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Rally Sunday

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,271 views

    I dream of us recapturing that deep desire to worship and the pursuit of excellence.

    Rally Sunday Sept 11, 2011 Intro: What’s your dream? Do you have one?? I don’t mean the Oh, I’d love to visit Australia kind of dream. Nor the I wish I were beautiful and popular and skinny like celebrity so-and-so kind of dream. Those are either not really that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Walliser avatar

    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,485 views

    Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me, Myself, And I

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,037 views

    There is a danger that, many Christians, and the Church faces. Forgetting our identity, and ministry.

    Me, Myself, and I Philippians 2:4 There are many great truths that Jesus taught, that are easily understood and are enjoyable to follow. However there are several of Jesus teachings that need spiritual maturity to understand and practice.. Such as; "The first will be last, and the last will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Sure About That?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    Make 3 decisions for the rich, full life Christ offers.

    Matthew 5:2-12 Are You Sure About That? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 8, 2004 Introduction This morning I have a fun exercise that I want you to help me with before we get started with the message. I know that some of you will feel kind of silly doing it, but try it anyway. I want us all to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In The Son

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 6, 2015
     | 4,200 views

    A 4th of July Sermon reminding us of where we truly find freedom- in the Grace of God through His Son Jesus Christ!

    Freedom in the Son John 8:1-11, John 10:1-10 Words of freedom: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Haggai’s Call From Stagnation To Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025
     | 1,063 views

    Renewal is a matter of the heart. Renewal begins when believers realize that something has changed, become weak and died. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God.

    Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Stagnation to Renewal Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon Haggai’s Call From Ruin To Revival

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,050 views

    Revival is a matter of the heart. Revival begins when believers realize that things have changed, weakened and dying. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God. Revival begins in the heart.

    Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Ruin to Revival Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    In His Presence My Cup Runs Over

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    We all want to be happy. We try hard to hold onto happiness. But, happiness is dependent on happenings. There’s something far more outlasting available to us--Joy.

    Open: Ever notice when your cup of happiness is full, someone always bumps your elbow? You’re no longer happy. Maybe even a little wet! That little action just stole your Happy away. Why? Because happiness is dependent on "happenings". What goes on around you--circumstances—they dictate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Travel Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,124 views

    Jesus wants us to choose a simple life. The problem is we live in a consumer society which continuously bombards us with the message, you find life and meaning in the pursuit of things. We justify it by calling it the pursuit of the American dream. The mo

    ODYSSEY: Travel Light With my wife and kids living in Arkansas, I fly monthly to visit them. How many of you in the room are frequent travelers? I've discovered with flying today, less is more. Airlines want up to $30 to check a bag. So it’s better, faster and cheaper to keep it as minimal as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    True Freedom!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 16,702 views

    A July 4 sermon

    True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Promises Kept Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
     | 3,967 views

    God made a promise—a covenant with Abraham. That covenant, which is based on faith and not on the law, is still valid today.

    Galatians 2:15-21 “Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION We are a people who believe that justice is one of our unalienable rights along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are frustrated when justice doesn’t take place. For example, we don’t like the lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran