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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013
     | 7,109 views

    Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

    Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William Barnes avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-Living

    Contributed by William Barnes on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 367 ratings
     | 47,524 views

    Scripture admonished us to be thankful in all circumstances. This means our thanksgiving is to be continual and not contingent. 3 reasons for "continual thanksgiving"

    “Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks-living (part 2)” Intro: The fact that God expects us to thank Him for His blessings in our lives, is evident in the words of Jesus, to the one lone ex-leper who returned to thank Him. Luke 17:15 “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Will Norman avatar

    Suffering

    Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.

    A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Advantages Of Being Committed

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,146 views

    Reasons why the committed Christian has so many advantages in so many dimensions of life.

    The Advantages of Being a Committed Christian (Acts 28:1-10) Illustration:You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. John H. Holcomb, The Militant Moderate (Rafter 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the advantages of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are Elders Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

    Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Believe It When I See It

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

    We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    How Do You Know We Worship The Real God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Part 2 in series. This sermon examines reasons we know we are worshipping the real God.

    QUESTION PEOPLE ASK Part 2: How Do We Know We Believe In The Right God? Last week we looked at evidences for God. But you know, there are many different religions in the world. There are many different people believing many different things. How in the world do we know that what we believe is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshiping From Our Lazy-Boys

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    This sermon unpacks the physical expressions of our worship and the reasons we’re often so backward.

    - Worship is supposed to be spiritual (John 4:23-24), but that spiritual worship, if real, is undoubtedly going to express itself physically. Some people think that what we do or don’t do with our bodies during worship doesn’t really matter, but that’s just not true. - Ex. Your kid does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies, Lying And Liars

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 27,167 views

    The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

    Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Pit Experiences"

    Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 43,382 views

    This text gives us (7) reasons why God permit us to have "Pit Experiences!"

    INTRODUCTION OF THE TEXT: Why does God permit us to have “pit experiences?” Contrary to what some preachers or pastors say; the child of God does have “pit experiences.” God does not shelter us to the degree that he does not permit us to go through some experiences! Listen, if you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claud Owens avatar

    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    What I can reply when people ask the reason why I am a Christian.

    “Why I Am A Christian” Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Gospel Reading Luke 12:.22 - 32 Last Wednesday I asked the kids in my class at the Korean Church this question: “Why are you a Christian, what good does it do you?” The answer to that question is found in the bible. Gordon just read Psalm 46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    God Doesn't Accept Excuses

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    3 Reasons from the genalogy of Jesus, why God won’t accept our excuses.

    GOD DOESN’T ACCEPT EXCUSES ** Erika’s testimony My friends, it doesn’t matter what your background is like, it doesn’t matter what mistakes you’ve made; God will forgive and can help you, so He doesn’t accept excuses. Each one of the Gospels was written by a different writer, for a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Conversion Of Saul, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.

    The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,338 views

    Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Choose New Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,293 views

    This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

    January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist