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  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Bring It On? Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

    My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,188 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Attempting To Achieve

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    To prepare Israel for what God had in store for them, He dramatically showed them how to accomplish great things for His Name’s sake. This ancient battle scene provides a pattern for attempting great things for God.

    1. The first step for attempting great things for God is to be clearly called by God 2. The second step for attempting great things for God is to be openly dependent upon God 3. The third step for attempting great things for God is to be consistently unified toward God 4. The fourth step for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,476 views

    The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,899 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,022 views

    Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

    Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Roots - Part 3 - Prayer And Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,803 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 3 - Prayer and Pentecost I. Introduction You really don’t understand the power of a root until have to try to cut through one. I have been faced with that challenge before. The smallest root can be extremely tough. The root is the lifeline and it tenaciously holds on to the tree and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 23,241 views

    We need a change of focus in order to find any happiness at all in this life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said that marriage is full of excitement and frustration: * In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. * In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. * In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. Quote: “It is true that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Are You Ready?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

    Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,156 views

    There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

    A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    Margins Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008
     | 6,566 views

    Part 4 in series Slowing Down. Many people who genuinely desire to follow Jesus have not created enough margin in their lives to do so. What are margins, and how do we create them in our lives?

    Margins Slowing Down, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 1, 2008 When you read a book or write a paper, what are the margins? Margins are two things – they are places that separate something from nothing. No book or report would look good if it were filled with words on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Since The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,700 views

    Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

    INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossroads Of Anxiety.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,280 views

    Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Author And Perfecter Of Faith" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,905 views

    Sermon 23 in a study in HEBREWS

    “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox