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  • Joseph Miller avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015
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     | 13,149 views

    We are living in the last days, we can't afford to look back at where we came from or be distracted by the world around us.

    REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE Luke 17:26-33 26  And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27  They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2013
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     | 11,789 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "I” Trouble

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,961 views

    Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

    Luke 12:13-21  Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  (14)  But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”  (15)  And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Resurrection Sunday 2019 - The Main Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    Sometimes even on Resurrection Sunday we can become distracted and drawn into something beside the main focus of the day; the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

    Resurrection Sunday 2019 – The Main Thing Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 383 views

    We live in an age of distraction. The enemy doesn’t always need to destroy your faith—he only needs to divide your focus.

    Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Introduction: “Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ.” – Oswald Chambers “Our attention is one of the most precious things we have. What we give it to shapes our souls.” – John Piper Church, we live in an age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Focused Racer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 801 views

    Understand Jesus as our perfect coach, the importance of perseverance in our Christian journey, and the necessity of keeping our focus on God amidst worldly distractions.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you all today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote from Oswald Chambers. He once said, "Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking ...read more

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    Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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     | 981 views

    This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

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    Who's Your Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    You will hear the voice of your shepherd. The only real question is, how do you learn to recognize it?

    Title: Who’s Your Shepherd? Text: John 10:1-6 MP: Your shepherd is whomever you follow. Choose the Good one SERMON NOTES: WHO’S YOUR SHEPHERD? Real question: How do you recognize your shepherd? 1. He has a legitimate claim a. Why is God slow? b. How does the Tempter enter? 2. He knows your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Grey avatar

    Discerning The Appearing Of The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    What is the nature of the glory of God and how can you recognize it’s presence?

    Aspects of Glory this sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/glory.htm It must have been quite a sight. Elijah was watching the prophets of Baal as they were doing everything possible to induce their god to make an appearance. Emotional frenzies, cutting themselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time For A Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,863 views

    This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

    It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Hope For The Season Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 17, 2007
     | 7,845 views

    To think beyond the temporal gifts that we recieve, to recognizing the greatest gift given to mankind.

    OUR HOPE FOR THE SEASON Romans 5:1-6 My brothers and my sisters we are now into a season in which we will find some kind of hope or another. Sadly to say that most of the hope we find is temporal at best. There is the hope of gift receiving, the hope of family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Take It Easy

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    This is a Sermon that was used to recognize upcoming Graduates but applies to all on how to live a sucsessful life.

    Take it Easy 2 Timothy 3:10-16 Many, many, years ago, I can remember my own graduation. I walked down that aisle and was handed a piece of paper, or a diploma as some call it, and as I was walking back to my seat, I was thinking, “Finally, now I can take it easy!” No more school; no more homework; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,698 views

    This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

    The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    A Life Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,718 views

    Trust begins in recognizing that we have been entrusted as managers of God’s resources.

    A Life of Trust Brad Bailey – November 16, 2008 (Portions of the following were not shared due to time… but the notes have been maintained as a resource.) Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciplemaking Dads Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,520 views

    Recognizing that men need some affirmation for a change, this sermon thanks dads for 10 things.

    Disciplemaking Dads 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Rev. Brian Bill 6/15/08 [Show video called, “Father’s Day Memories.”] Dads, we want to say thanks today. Normally the pattern for preachers, me included, has been to magnify moms on Mother’s Day and to diss dads on Father’s Day. ABCnews.com posted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist