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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measured Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithfulness Illustrated. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2019
     | 5,093 views

    Paul commends the liberal contributions of the Macedonian churches for the relief of the brethren in Judea.

    October 5, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.A: Faithfulness Illustrated. (8:1–5) 2nd Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry For Justice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,267 views

    Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream is the Lord's cry through the prophet Amos. God desires that everyone experience the abundance of God's creation and the fullness of God's kingdom.

    Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24. “The Cry for Justice” INTRODUCTION What makes a good worship service? We all have our opinions. Some would say that great worship is when we sing familiar hymns and the worship band rocks. Others would argue that they need a sermon that they can understand and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Want To Test Your Sincerity

    Contributed by Paul Workentine on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    What principles does the Lord give us for determining our offerings?

    Text: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12 9/22/02 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,691 views

    As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

    The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Are The Ninety? - Money Management / Stewardship

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 19, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    About the "other 90%" of God’s money...that which He charges us to be good stewards of. Link included to Formatted Text, Handout, and Powerpoint. [Link will also take you to Part 1 about the tithe: "A ’Trust’ Fund."

    Where Are the Ninety? I Tim. 6:6-10, Prov. 23:5, Rom. 13:7-8 In our last message, “A ‘Trust’ Fund”, we dealt w/ the tithe…the 10% God asks us to return to Him. This message is about the other 90% of God’s money that He charges us to be good stewards of. God wants for us to be financially free, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudes And Assets

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2011
     | 5,603 views

    Sermon about giving

    Our Attitudes and Our Assets 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Key Verse (5) Introduction: And the Bible has an awful lot to say about money, and so while it may not be the most comfortable of topics it is a very necessary topic, and so even though I am not an expert nor claim to be the best of examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diamond In The Rough

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,095 views

    We all have trials and tribulations in life. God will help us through them, we are all but pieces of coal and with enough help from God we can be diamonds in His kingdom

    Diamonds In The Rough Text: James 1:1-12 Subject: Faith Theme: Testing of our faith Proposition: It’s a joyful thing to have our faith tested. Interrogative: How is the testing of our faith joyful? Transitional sentence: It is joyful because of the results of the testing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church That Needed Courage Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
     | 2,789 views

    Sermon Three of a series

    The Church that Needed Courage Revelation 2:8-11 Let us not forget that as we continue this study that we can apply the letters to these churches three ways. These are literal churches. The beauty of our Bible is that we can prove that the places named actually exist, or at least existed. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings And Woes In The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    Jesus pronounces His followers Blessed, and pronounces woes against those who are taking their ease in this world.

    BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE GOSPEL. Luke 6:17-26. The context here teaches us that Jesus had spent a whole night alone on the mountain praying to God (Luke 6:12); then He called His disciples to draw near and from them He chose His twelve Apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus came down with them all and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sermon On The Plain

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    Blessings and woes in the Gospel, and demonstrating Love under persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN. Luke 6:20-31. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). These are words for those already committed to building upon the rock (Luke 6:47-48). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misplaced Wealth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,530 views

    How should American's handle our wealth? Should those who are wealthy feel guilty about special vacations and favorite hobbies. Should we sell everything if we want to be real follower of Jesus?

    Intro Today, we talk about something that requires wisdom and diligence to handle correctly. It is something we have all held in our hands at one time or another. It has the power for good, but it also has the power to destroy. Despite its power, it is something we all need. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is Salvation Possible For All? Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,748 views

    Is Salvation Possible for All? 1. Salvation is Possible for All 2. Pleasing God is Possible for All Who Act on His Word 3. Perfection is Possible for All Who Pursue It. Finally, 4. Paying the Price is Possible, Necessary, and Worth it. Amen.

    Sermon – Is Salvation Possible for All? Matthew 19:16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 “Why ask me about what is good?”Jesus replied.“There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    Are You... A Fool For Christ... Or Just A Fool?

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    if we live for "Christ" the world will call us a fool. If we don't, we will truly be a fool. There is no in-bewteen because those who lose their lives for his sake will find them and live with Him forever.

    In the fall of 1976, Lu Ratmeyer led me in the "sinner's prayer," and in the spring of 1977, I joined a church for the first time in my life. Actually, I threw myself into as if my life depended on it. There were Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, midweek services, adult education ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Make Me Sick!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,408 views

    Christ's letter to the Church in Laodicea urges us to see ourselves as Christ sees us, which might not be very pleasant, but he also longs to restore our lost fellowship with him.

    They thought they were doing very well. They had a high opinion of themselves, their Church and their town. The town was famous and wealthy. So wealthy that, when much of it was destroyed by an earthquake in 60AD, they turned down an offer of money from the government to help to rebuild it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army