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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Man's Greatest Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    In this message we will look at man’s greatest pursuit, pursuing God.

    Man’s Greatest Pursuit Drawing Nearer (2) Play the guitar… (mention that you have something special for them and that you knew all week that this moment was coming)… NOW – there really is a point to what I just did and as you probably figured out it is not to display my great musical talent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013
     | 6,841 views

    Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

    Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,550 views

    An encouragement to pray consistently and never quit.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Part 1 of 4 in the series "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" We’re beginning a new series today that deals with hope. Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Augmenting Reality

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 22, 2013
     | 3,941 views

    God's Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life.

    Title: Augmenting Reality Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5 Thesis: God’s Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life. Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Proper House Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    #10 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

    #10 Building a Proper House The Framework of the Tabernacle By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:15 - And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood standing up. Tonight, before we enter in beyond the first veil, or door, into the Holy Place, I want us to take a close look at how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heart Bypass (1996)

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    If we do not understand what God does for us every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. Sometimes He must withdraw from us because our abundance blinds us. (Communion message)

    If we do not understand what God does, every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. If with both minds and hearts we do not grasp that it is God who provides for us, day after day, even when we don’t think we need Him, then our minds will be closed and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real State Of The Union

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    A sermon about the real state of America and how Christians should prepare to vote. Audio / text / communion message at - www.sermonlist.com

    Last week, I spoke about choices; how having a choice in any matter is a special gift from God, and it is our duty to make sure we use that gift properly. In just nine days, we Americans are going to be faced with one of the most important, and one of the most spiritual, choices we have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Working For Wages Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    10th of 10 Jesus Stories Series: It’s important to remember that God is in charge – not us. It’s also important to us all that he is a God of mercy and forgiveness. Salvation can be had by anyone who comes to him – even at the last hour. It’s never too

    Working for Wages It’s important to remember that God is in charge – not us. It’s also important to us all that he is a God of mercy and forgiveness. Salvation can be had by anyone who comes to him – even at the last hour. It’s never too early and it’s never too late to get right with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksliving

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,656 views

    Pastor John teaches about the importance of being thankful in life

    Thanks-Living CCCAG, 11-20-22 Scripture: Luke 22:14-21 As we know, this next week begins a glorious time in the state of Wisconsin. What am I speaking about? Gun Deer hunting of course. The time of year when the citizens of Wisconsin transform into the largest standing army in the world, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Quench Your Thirst With Living Water!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Water and thirst. Those are two powerful pictures that we find in Jesus’ interaction with a Samaritan woman at a well. May God the Holy Spirit enable us to recognize the insatiable thirst that sin gives us. And every day, let’s quench our thirst with living water.

    This reading from John 4 uses something from everyday life that is intended to give us a powerful connection to spiritual truth. It’s supposed to touch our head and our heart and impact our emotions. But I fear that it is lost on us. What am I talking about? It’s just plain water. Well, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Give God What's Right, Not What's Left

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    We need to give God all of ourselves.

    Malachi 1:6-13 Rev. 3:15-17 ILLUSTRATION: Pick someone out of the congregation who you know will be "grossed out" by this. Take a “Snickers” bar, hold it up and say: “This morning I want to give away this Snickers Candy Bar”. Then walk over to that person and say: “Ok, this candy bar is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
     | 5,728 views

    God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

    Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Picture Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 5, 2022
     | 3,126 views

    Part III in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in Jonah 4:2 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traits Of A Good Friend

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

    Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Deals With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,220 views

    16th in series on Joshua. This talks about compromise, and avoiding it by listening to God’s voice.

    Joshua 9:1-26 – Making Deals with the Devil A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q, one son liked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist