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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    It's Your Finish That Counts

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

    IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,080 views

    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Dream Will Happen!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    Nehemiah kept the his dream alive by keeping his eyes on what really matters. This is the fourth word of five that will lead us toward a day of pledges.

    The Dream will happen! Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20 17 Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. (Need) Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” 18 And I told them of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Foreign Mother Full Of Faith

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    In the passage today we see a mother determined to get to Jesus on behalf of her afflicted child. We need mothers like this in our world. We also need to honor the mothers we have like this.

    Intro: When Robert Ingersoll, the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As they walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he knocked the props out from under Christianity, didn’t he?” The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Morning Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,944 views

    David looks up to God in the morning, David chooses God in the morning, and David is victorious in God in the morning (and all day!).

    A Morning Prayer Psalm 5:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and this week, we’re up to Chapter 5. - In this chapter, we read a morning prayer by David to God Almighty, full of wonderful truths. - As I was thinking about morning prayer, my thoughts went back to Iraq. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021
     | 4,431 views

    God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

    Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stretching For The Impossible

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,746 views

    This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. It is the micro story in the middle of a macro story about the Sabbath Day - it is how the presence of Jesus brings transformation.

    Scripture: Luke 6:6-12; Psalm 27 Theme: Stretching for the Impossible This sermon focuses on the 1. The man who had the withered hand 2. His encounter with Jesus and 3. His healing. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! Have you ever heard the phrase - “you are too close to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 278 views

    Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

    We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Looking A Little Bit Crazy

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,986 views

    To some outsiders, it must look a little bit crazy. Cause all you talk about is God and Church. Why are you always trying to invite me to church? What's up with all of these stage lights, bands and video screens?

    Looking A Little Bit Crazy Mark 3:20-30 There was a photocopied sign that was posted inside a church office. It was one of those humorous slogans that people in different offices duplicate and pass among themselves. Most of us have seen this particular message, I suppose, but posted in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Broken Moorings

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 414 views

    A look into how people who live apart from God will act in the days leading up to the rapture.

    Broken Moorings CCCAG July 6th, 2025 Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 ________________________________________ Introduction: When I was growing up, I spent the summers in Hayward with my grandparents. My grandfather and I would spend many days ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moses, The Helper

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 18, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    Moses often failed in his attempts to help--But he never gave up and quit--Even when we fail we must never give up, we must not quit.

    (Exodus 2:11-21 & 3:11-21) INTRODUCTION It is fun to watch young children try to help their parents. Remember the first time you tried to teach your child to crack an egg? The egg shells scattered throughout the scrambled eggs gave an interesting crunch as you and your child ate that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Local Church - God's Missionary People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,337 views

    The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

    The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    To The Carwash Baby! Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    To let people know that no matter how much we mess up, or bad God is still able to clean you up,and use to carry his word and do his will.

    TOPIC: TO THE CARWASH BABY! SUB-TOPIC: CLEAN UP WHAT I MESSED UP! SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 51: 1,5,7,10 HAVE MERCY ON ME! HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR GOD HAVING MERCY ON US WE WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT. IT WAS BECAUSE OF MERCY THAT THE ENEMIES TRAPS DID NOT PROSPER AGAINST US. IT WAS BECAUSE OF MERCY THAT I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Land Rested From War Series

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    Every Christian needs to examine the importance of perserverance. As Winston Churchill said to a graduating class of young cadets, "Never give up..." There’s a high cost to giving up and giving in!

    "And the Land Rested From War..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Joshua 11:23 kjv (pg 199 OT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. A few nights ago, President George Bush addressed our country. In his own words he said, "We must stay the course..." i.e. now is not the time to question, leave or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Mason avatar

    What's That Smell

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    Cologne and Perfume cover up the smell, but only for a time. Nice clothes and a fake attitude cover up hidden sins, but only for a time. The only way to be truly clean is to be seperated from sin.

    WHAT’S THAT SMELL INTRODUCTION One day while walking through the department store, I decided to stop by the cologne displays and try on some cologne. Now, I just couldn’t just try on one (could I?) I had to try on all the different brands that they had. Need less to say when I got into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ