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  • William Akehurst avatar

    The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021
     | 4,300 views

    There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

    NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel: For All Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,390 views

    Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

    Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring The Race

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,388 views

    The writer of the letter to the Hebrews compares our faith walk to a race that is to be run with perseverance. This not one of those races you may have run at an elementary school field day, You know the ones where everyone got a medal even if they ran th

    Enduring for the Gold Hebrews 12: 1-3 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Moore avatar

    Training Your Mind Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

    I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Move It And Keep On Going

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,731 views

    Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The important thing that we must understand is that we keep moving.

    Move it & Keep on Going. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING”- The first rule of physics states a body in motion. Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Importance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    ALTHOUGH THROUGH HIS BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH CHRIST DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF BRINGING GOD AND MAN BACK TOGETHER AGAIN, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE RESURRECTION ALL HE DID WOULD HAVE BEEN IN VAIN

    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:6 – 7 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2021
     | 6,032 views

    We see how God provided for Paul with the support, funds, open door and the assurance he needed. We are never alone in ministry. The Lord is with us in His work and our labour in the Lord is never in vain.

    Good morning and a blessed New Year to all of you! • As we step into the new year, we give thanks to God for our health, our family and our work. • God has been good and will continue to be good in 2021. We trust in His presence with us and in His sustaining grace for us, whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "We Are Different" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

    “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1 Joy Is Essential Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 4,816 views

    Where am I today? Joy is not an instinct, it is a learned behavior... You set your moods...

    #1 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, JOY IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW WE DEVELOP BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS? ARE DID I JUST ONE DAY WAKE UP --- AND HERE I AM? A. SOME TEND TO BLAME WHO THHEY ARE AND THE WAY THEY ARE ON OTHER PEOPLE? My Mom, My Dad... my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Being on the edge can be scarry. But this somtimes makes people run for there lives.Are you ready to be intimate?

    Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,852 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Racing To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    We are commanded to follow in the footsteps of the LORD Jesus and that the Christian life is similar to a race which we are running.

    “RACING TO BE LIKE JESUS” 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 1. The Motive of the Race is to win the PRIZE which is to be like Jesus. (v. 24) Galatians 2:2; 5:7; Philippians 2:16; 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Hebrews 12:2; James 1:12; Psalm 19:5; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 12:5; John 6:27; Acts 20:24; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Moving To Maturity

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,425 views

    Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Life's A B*$ch, And Then.... There's Help

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck?

    Psalm 121 - BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 26 September 2010 ................................................................................... From where does your help come? In which direction do you turn when life runs over you like a cement truck? (1) life can be tough - ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican