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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,130 views

    Labor Day sermon.

    Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are You Hiding In Comfort Or Fighting The Battle?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 22,671 views

    Jonathan and Saul are great examples for those who will rise up and do battle for God against the enemy or hide under the shade in comfort.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,007 views

    Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

    Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's All The Fuss About?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

    I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

    There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Evangelism Reflects Courage In Our Christian Walk Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    When we evangelize to the world around us it reveals our COURAGE in Christ!

    Sermon Series: Living a Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism Reflects Courage in our Christian Walk (Consistency, Communication) Sermon Text:: Acts 5:19-21, 2 Tim 1:6-9; 2:14-17a; 4:1-5 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,058 views

    Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

    INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Angels Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,774 views

    What the Bible says about angels’ roles as God’s ministering spirits.

    INTRODUCTION When we were in the former Soviet Union this summer, we bought some watches. On the watch band was a figure of a man’s face. We tried to ask who he was but we did not have a translator at that time and so the people kept pointing to the sky. We sort of wrinkled our brow and asked, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover: Thick Skin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 4,400 views

    The changes God wants to see in us.

    Extreme Makeover: Thick Skin Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 I was in Ethan’s room the other night after he had already fallen asleep. I looked at the outline of his body underneath the covers and it was hard to believe how far down those little legs went. I remember spending Sunday afternoons watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Weak But Strong

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,682 views

    It’s the reality that to be strong in the things of God, we must be weak. When we’re in Christ, we’re weak but strong.

    Weak But Strong TCF Sermon February 11, 2007 Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, which in the 1960’s became what is today the missions agency OMF International, knew the secret of strength through weakness. Complimented once by a friend on the impact of the mission, Hudson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prolonging The Days Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    The Holy Spirit illuminated grasp the Biblical truths to what is really means to have a “Undefiled Mouth, Undefiled Ears and Undefiled Eyes.

    I am going to read from Isaiah 53:1-12 Title: Prolonging the Days of Christ Theme: The Lord’s Messengers to the Next Generation Introduction: Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 give us the most vivid account of the crucifixion of Christ that can be found in the Word of God. Isaiah, seven hundred years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Petitions For The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    I would propose to you that prayer for our next generation is needed more today than ever before as we live in the last days of the return of Jesus Christ.

    I am going to read from 2 John 1:1-4 Title: Petitions for the Next Generation Theme: Praying With Authority for Our Children Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: There is a battle for the minds, hearts and souls of our kids. Anyone who enters this battle seriously spends many hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Play The Game Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    This message deals with Jesus’ call for Christians to not involve themselves in verbal abuse.

    LUKE Don’g Play the Game © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI - Don’t play the Game of Death! Good morning… For those of you that may not know, my name is Eric and I am the pastor here at Sanctuary. I don’t know if you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,029 views

    4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

    THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Brings About Victory Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,375 views

    Total obedience to God means that we are to accept the risk of being obedient even when we cannot see victory, but realize that victory comes when we are obedient to God!

    Sermon Date: Februrary 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 98 yds lay ahead of him and his team was looking to him for leadership and guidance. Their opponent was ahead and time was running out and victory did NOT seem possible! But they began to listen to their fearless leader and play by play they inched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist