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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024
     | 1,206 views

    The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

    Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Away Is Heaven

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,807 views

    As Paul Harvey use to say, NOW THE REST OF THE STORY.

    How Far Away Is Heaven Mark 12:34 34 – And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of Heaven, and no man after that durst ask him any questions. Joel 3:14 14 –Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Was Dead And Now He Lives Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
     | 8,493 views

    Sunday Morning and the women approach the tomb where Jesus was. They encounter the angel, they encounter Jesus. The women - the last to leave the place where Jesus lay and the first to return. The conspiracy of the Roman guard and the Jewish leadership.

    I. Introduction A. One man commented, I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor for my father’s funeral, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, “Thank you. Please come again.” B. Andrew was watching his father, a Vicar, write a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reigniting Your Passion For God

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 486 ratings
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    God wants us to love him passionately, with all of our heart. Using Mark 12:30 and Romans 12:11, Pastor Rick looks at a list of passion killers, things that rob us of joy, and teaches us how to reignite our passion for God. The service ends with communion

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com REIGNITING YOUR PASSION FOR GOD BY RICK WARREN The creative force behind all great art, all great drama, all great music, all great architecture, all great writing is passion. Nothing great is ever accomplished in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Return On Your Investment Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    Part 3 in a series about honoring God with our finances in a way that insulates us from recession.

    Introduction: We’ve had an amazing couple of weeks here at Believers! Two weeks ago, when we introduced this series we learned the importance of needing Jesus, of pressing in to him. We learned that there is a division in our lives between what we can do in our strength and what God can do in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Set Your Mind On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,779 views

    in Ps 16:8 David said, “I have set the LORD always before me….” Sermon encourages Christians to practice the presence of God in their daily lives and give some instruction on how to do that.

    Romans 8:5 3-29-15 Our study over the last few weeks has led us one phrase in Romans 8:5, “… those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires” (NIV).i To walk in the Spirit as KJV puts it, to live life as it ought to be lived, requires that our minds be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Show Me Your Glory Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025
     | 520 views

    Moses prays an audacious prayer - show me your glory.

    Moses: Show Me Your Glory Exodus 32-33 Pastor Jefferson M. Willams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-19-2025 Squab When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay Down Your Life

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 20,531 views

    This sermon is about what it truly means to "lay down your life," and to live for Jesus.

    Lay Down Your Life Meridian Church of God Seventh Day December 16th, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… As we begin, I want us to take a moment and think about love, and what it entails. Often times, in love, a rhetoric comes around, I have heard it in “love songs” and other places. “I’d die for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Is Your Treasure In Heaven?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    A sermon about focusing on what is important.

    Luke 12:13-34 "Is Your Treasure in Heaven?" Last week, the Times-Free Press had a survey question: "Should the government do more to help poor people of all races?" A recent news story stated that, according to a financial guru, 4 out of every 5 adults in America are living on the edge of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Keep Your Eye On The Task

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2008
     | 4,063 views

    A discussion about one possible reason Jesus mentioned for the third time that He would be killed and brought back to life - that they needed to stay focused on the mission of Jesus.

    Keep Your Eye on the Task Matthew 20:17-19 April 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." A woman was working in her yard with the weed whacker, when she accidentally cut off the tail of her cat. She ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walk Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 44,423 views

    God has called us to walk worthy of our calling, by walking in love and unity with others, and by doing our part to help the body to be healthy and growing.

    DESTINY #4: WALK WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING (May 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO: What a joy and a privilege it is to be your pastor! I love this church! Explain… REVIEW WEEKS #1-3: Our Destiny Series in Ephesians. • The first three chapters talk ...read more

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    Use Your Time Wisely

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,585 views

    If we use the gift of today wisely, we’ll be able to position ourselves for new opportunities.

    USE YOUR TIME WISELY "It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem." 2 Samuel 11:1. At the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,337 views

    This sermon explores seven key principles for overcoming life's challenges. These include: 1. Recognizing your adversary, 2. Not being ruled by your emotions, 3. Taking your troubles to God, 4. Acknowledging when you need assistance, 5. Depending on God's strength, 6. Resting in faith, and 7. Expressing gratitude to God in advance.

    This sermon explores seven principles to help us win the battles we face in life. These principles are based on the story of Jehoshaphat, the king of Israel, who had to confront three enemy nations. The first principle is to identify our enemy. It may seem obvious, but many people struggle to ...read more

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    He Will Enlarge Your Path! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2013
     | 7,133 views

    I want to keep this message very simple, so that it gets across each of you and you would understand the ‘father-heart’, no….no….’mother-heart’ of God.

    He will enlarge your path! 2 Samuel 22:37”You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.” The above is a thanksgiving song of King David when God had delivered him from all the enemies, read: 2 Samuel 22:1”Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved Through Your Connection

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009
     | 4,106 views

    Shows how the righteousness of your connection has the ability to save you from distruction, if you will harken unto his direction.

    Saved through your connection Genesis 7 The call to Noah is likened to that of father to his children, telling us to come indoors when he sees night or a storm coming. Noah did not go into the ark till God told him to, though he knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational