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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,653 views

    Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

    Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

    The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment As Testament

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    We can only truly be content in the love of God.

    CONTENTMENT AS TESTAMENT I Corinthians 7:7-8 S: Contentment (singleness and life situations) Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CAN ONLY TRULY BE CONTENT IN THE LOVE OF GOD. ?: What? In what? KW: Circumstances TS: We will find in our study six circumstances that show contentment is only found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worst Sluggard

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 205 ratings
     | 23,180 views

    The worst sluggard of all is the spiritual sluggard.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A teacher gave a subject for composition class. The subject given was the word, “WHAT?” For an hour, the whole class busily expounded and defined this word. One boy, however, submitted his paper in only 1 minute and left the class. On his paper, he had written: “SO WHAT?” Was he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Your Life Count

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 37,219 views

    Life is short so make God’s best of it.

    Make Your Life Count Focus: Life is short so make God’s best of it. Function: The listener will make an assessment of their lives to re-align priorities as needed. Most of us don’t like to see money wasted. If someone inherits hundreds of thousands of dollars and blows it all in a few months ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    In The Beginning ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,414 views

    A study of the responses of the different soils to the seed illustrates different responses to the word of God.

    Scripture As Jesus was coming to the end of his Galilean ministry, which some say lasted about 16 months, he drew vast audiences to his ministry. He also experienced growing opposition to his message about the good news of the kingdom of God. Although he had previously illustrated his preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    More Than Survivors

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,076 views

    This Easter Weekend message looks at what made the Resurrection something that moved the disciples from the few who simply survived to those who thoroughly transformed the world.

    MORE THAN SURVIVORS LUKE 24:36-53 Now in its 14th season, Survivor is a reality game show, in which an assortment of people are “marooned” in a remote location in a battle for cash and prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Monster Of Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,757 views

    Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

    I. Introduction You will remember last week we began by talking about Monsters Inc. and how the skilled "scarers" were employed in The Scare Factory to harvest the screams of human children to power their city called "Monstropolis". It was a cool and fun movie. However, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guilty Of Our Own Undoneness

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the same mistakes over and over and over.

    Sermon Title: Guilty of our own Undoneness Text: Isaiah 1:1-4 Date: July 11, 2003 Context of Scripture: Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    Paul offers five basic principles that build the foundation for victorious living.

    “Between the Lines: V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!” Romans 8:28-39 “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Victory – Victory – Victory!” I imagine many of you remember that ancient, once traditional cheer. I thought about having our staff members don cheerleading outfits and recreate the cheer for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary Of Nazareth And Her Prophetic Journey With Jesus - Part 1- A Heart Of Devotion - Spiritual Warfare - The Wilderness - Clouds Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,989 views

    Our walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, and spiritual warfare.

    "And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her." (Luke 1:38 ESV) Our walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Differences Between Mary And Martha

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014
     | 21,843 views

    To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you like? Martha or Mary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Quietness

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,495 views

    How can you tell people what Jesus wants them to hear if you aren't listening to what He has to say?

    Scripture Reading: Acts 1:12-2:1-4 Blessed Quietness Luke 10:38-42 Proposition: You must sit down and shut up before you can stand up and speak up. 1.Because you need to see Jesus! vs 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Trickle Down Spirituality (The Remake)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    Matthew 6:33 is a foundational verse - about "trickle down spirituality" - this is a revised version of a message first delivered in 1998

    Trickle Down Spirituality – The Remake TCF Sermon February 8, 2009 I was a little bit embarrassed and a more than a little bit ashamed last week, when Jim Garrett pointed out how weak my anointing to preach was, and the fact that I use powerpoint to cover up this hideous secret. Of course, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational