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  • Tim HBC avatar

    Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

    Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    What are you to do with your life? It is to be a sacrifice to God. But your sacrifice leads to life not death!

    “A Living Sacrifice” Introduction: 1. The concept of justification by faith only is often taught from the letter written to the Romans. 2. We know that we show our faith by our actions, James 2:14ff. 3. “Therefore” here refers to the entire doctrine taught in Romans of being justified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph; An Undying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,350 views

    Series through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Joseph never lost faith in the promises of God. He believed God and followed Him no matter the circumstances and no matter what the personal cost was to him. He truly had an undying faith.

    Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IX Joseph’s Faith; An Undying Faith Pm service August 10th 2008 Hebrews 11:22 Introduction We have come to part nine in our series “letting your faith do the walking”, and we are walking through the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Tonight we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,825 views

    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007
     | 2,384 views

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie

    I Last year, at the beginning of Lent, the movie that everyone was talking about was the movie you watched here last night, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. As a Christian it was rather heartwarming to me that there was so much interest in a movie that obviously was religious. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Qualities Of An Effective Servant

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,313 views

    Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

    Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's My Everything

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,757 views

    Jesus came to minister to us in every point of need.

    HE’S MY EVERYTHING Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. If I asked you, Who or What is Jesus to You?, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Christians Wage War

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

    SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Servant's Heart

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

    Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 33,118 views

    Every Christian should have these three characteristics, namely: Approved, Appointed and Anointed.

    Approved, Appointed and Anointed “APPROVED OF GOD” - Part 1 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. II Tim 2:15-16 Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living A Life Successful For God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was to value our worth

    LIVING A LIFE SUCCESSFUL FOR GOD 1 Thess 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Last week with looked at what it would take to live a life pleasing to or towards God. What we discovered was that this life was accomplished through sanctification and pursuing God’s desires. The foundation for accomplishing this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Still Gives Hope

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    The "Lack of Hope Kills" But God Gives Hope! Hope in All Things, All Ways, At All Times! Jesus said, “I’VE COME TO GIVE YOU LIFE & LIFE MORE ABUNDANTLY!” THERE’S HOPE!

    “GOD STILL GIVES HOPE” LWC - 6/24/09 Bro. Sharp is not able to be hee this evening as something has come up unexpectedly. He’s been speaking on “GOD GIVES HOPE” & I’m going to continue with that. Last week I wasn’t able to be here nor was Bro. Sharp and I really appreciate Juselin stepping in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Our Book For Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,678 views

    This sermon looks at the Bible as our foundation of faith. It also helps us know how to read and understand scripture.

    This second message in our series “Building a foundation for Life” deals with the Bible as our book for life. The Bible that you have in your hands is like no other book in the entire world. This is because there are only two things in this world that are eternal – God’s Word and people. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 9 – Part 4 – Am I Supposed To Respect My Old Man If He’s An Idiot? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    Wine is mentioned for the first time in the Bible, and it is connected with drunken behaviour. But it is Ham’s disrespect, not Noah’s failures that feature in this story.

    Genesis 9 – Part 4 – AM I SUPPOSED TO RESPECT MY OLD MAN IF HE’S AN IDIOT? By now you remember the story – Noah gets drunk and gets naked in his tent. He behaves badly. He fails in terms of his witness to his family. He fails God in that he’s way out of control. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Love My Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,356 views

    A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

    I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal