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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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    The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,006 views

    If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

    We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,681 views

    Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

    If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018
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    4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 2 Of 3

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006
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    Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin.

    The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 2 Matthew 28:16:20 Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin. A disciple is one who is learning to obey all of Christ’s commandments, and one who loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 2 - Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2025
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    As we become mission minded disciples who seek to share our faith, it helps to understand the costs and benefits of sharing our faith. It will help us remain motivated as we experience the costs and challenges of seeking the lost.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country many years ago before cellphones and they decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 12, 2023
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    Jesus taught the beatitudes as the hallmark of the followers of Christ. But how they can relate to the world? Jesus never intended for an isolated and exclusive community but he rather wanted to reach the whole world with his message of love.

    Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Theme: Let your Light Shine Introduction: I was amused to see the reflectors on the highways in the early days of night travel. The reflector was first invented in 1917 by Henry Chrétien to provide the army with a communication system the enemy could not intercept. in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Life That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    Our goal in life should be to please God. This is a sermon on how we can do that.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21 Title: The Life that pleases God Introduction 1.Jesus’ prayer for all believers - UNITY (John 17:23) “That they may be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Examples…one God, One Gospel, One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Looking Back Or Looking Forward

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024
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    This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

    It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Diana Ball avatar

    Multiply Your Blessings

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,769 views

    Ephesians 1:3 says we have already been given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms, yet we do not seem to have them. Could it be because we do not know how to reach out and take them?

    JOHN 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The Good News Bible translates that statement of Jesus as, "I have come in order that you might have life ---- life in all its fullness." That’s what our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Drake avatar

    What Is Your Impact

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Most Christians today only share the Gospel among those with whom they are comfortable, which will result in only a relative few being reached for Christ. A few Christians today step out of their comfort zone and share the Gospel with those who are diffe

    1. The impact of many – vs. 19 2. The impact of some – vs. 20-21 3. The impact of others – vs. 22-24 4. The impact of one – vs. 25-26 ACTS 11:19-26 Who has ever heard the name, Edward D. Kimball? Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, let me tell you about him. Many years ago, Mr. Kimball was a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Don’t Let Your Memories Be Bigger Than Your Dreams

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,426 views

    Many Christians don’t set goals because they’re content with where they are, feel they can’t get any better, or feel their best days are behind them. It's God's will that we have dreams!

    DON’T LET YOUR MEMORIES BECOME BIGGER THAN YOUR DREAMS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. 2. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    1)PURSUING THE PRIZE REQUIRES A PROPER AWARENESS 2) MAXIMUM EFFORT 3) FOCUSED CONCENTRATION 4) PROPER MOTIVATION 5)PROPER RECOGNITION & 6) PROPER CONFORMITY.

    The Olympics are coming soon to Vancouver British Columbia. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events. They of course train in such a way as to be the best of the best. Their goal; an Olympic Gold Medal, and hearing their national anthem playing while their flag is raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The End In Sight

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,055 views

    Form the series on the "Dream Campaign" every two years I preach on our churches dreams and goals, and for our new members to get on board to give for the future. Second phase: A family life center! I do personal videos along with this sermon series. Reme

    The End In Sight Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Get Your Armour On

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    The word of God has a lot to say about how we can defend ourselves against the attacks of the enemy. It’s my goal today as your pastor, to equip you with information that can protect you against the spiritual onslaught of the enemy and prepare you for spiritual war.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 Our country and our communities are living through a very difficult time right now. It’s time for the church to be the church. It’s time for us to get our arms around our community, show them God’s love, and offer them hope. Today we will talk about getting our armor on. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God