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  • Robert Austin avatar

    It Doesn't Matter Series

    Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 13, 2022
     | 2,816 views

    Solomon continues his examination of life, "under the sun."

    It Doesn’t Matter Ecclesiastes 9 This year’s Kentucky Derby winner is a horse called Rich Strike. This was a horse that wasn’t even in the race until 31 hours before the race began. 2 other horses had to scratch before Rich Strike even qualified for the race, but it wasn’t supposed to win. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,405 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

    Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

    The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding And Following Your Critical Path

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,024 views

    Finding your critical path and keeping to it - the direct route from where you are now to where God wants you to be - is the highway of holiness, the narrow road that leads to life and the secret of finding immense fulfilment in the Christian life; a trut

    13.9.09 FINDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR CRITICAL PATH Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO Conversation with a Christian friend the other day: Had discovered and was following her ’critical path’. What is your critical path? It’s knowing where you want to be, or are meant to be -- And knowing where you are now -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Power avatar

    A Great Crowd Of Witnesses (London Olympics 2012)

    Contributed by Tim Power on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    A sermon to encourage, to persevere, to understand a great crowd of witnesses goes before us and that we as Christians support each other in our faith race for life

    NBC July 2012 (London Olympic opening weekend) In front of a great cloud of witnesses 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,678 views

    Examines the reasons why people should seek the Lord.

    Isaiah 55:6-55:7 THE GREAT INVITATION It was a cold, winter day. A carcass, on an ice floe, floated slowly down the Niagra River. An Eagle, flying overhead, spied the easy prey below, and descended upon it. He began to eat. As he did, the water of the river began slowly pushing the flow toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025
     | 514 views

    This sermon from Philippians 3:11–16 calls believers to press forward in the race of faith, forgetting the past and pursuing Christlikeness with perseverance and purpose.

    Pressing Toward the Mark Scripture Text: Philippians 3:11–16 Introduction: The Race of a Lifetime In the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, there are countless tales of endurance and determination. Picture a marathon runner. Miles into the race, their muscles are screaming, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus I Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    Second in the Following Jesus series about the cost of following Jesus.

    Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Oct. 2, 2005, Luke 14:25-35 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2009
     | 4,511 views

    Since prayer is really just talking to God, then why is it so hard? Some of us have no problem spending a lot of time talking to other people? So why does it take so much effort to talk to God?

    Purpose: To show that a false commitment to Christ will cause a lack of desire to pray. Aim: I want the listener to be sure that he is totally committed to Christ. INTRODUCTION: For many years medical science thought that ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. But, in 1979 two Australian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Take Sin Seriously Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,574 views

    Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

    James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Greatness Of Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    It is the greatest thing we can come to do: to know Christ! This message introduces my series entitled Jesus: The BIG Questions.

    “The Greatness of Knowing Christ” Philippians 3:7-14 January 3, 2010 Have you seen the bumper stickers that say “Coexist”? They’re all over the place; a lady pulled onto the interstate as we were traveling home and to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - Hurricane Andrew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    A comparative: the affliction of Hurricane Andrew, lost love and broken hearts (Thanking God for placing things in perspective that there is no great affliction or small affliction that we hold in our hearts that is too much for God's love to deal with, i

    Trying Times -Hurricane Andrew by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Beauty On The Beast Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    Exposition of Rev. 17

    Tonight I want to talk with you about a harlot. I guess this is not a subject that comes up in conversation very often. They call it the world’s oldest profession, but it’s not one mentioned in polite company. Church is probably the last place you expect the preacher to mention a harlot, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leprosy Exchange Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2017
     | 8,567 views

    When we humble ourselves, we can draw near to God and be blessed by Him. When we elevate ourselves or self-interest, we are driven from Him and under his discipline.

    The Leprosy Exchange (2 Kings 5:1-27) 1. Probably every one of us thinks, “I hope I never get to a condition where other people have to take care of me because I am bedfast.” 2. But the future is unknown, and life can take a sudden turn. Take Charles Krauthammer, a political analyst many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Not Bow Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,999 views

    In his final letter, Paul gives his "son in the faith" Timothy a series of charges to ensure that his ministry in Ephesus will be firmly grounded on Jesus Christ and to never bow to the pressures brought on by the world.

    My calling to the Lord's service occurred at the same time I gave my life to Him in December of 1975 while I was in high school. Like a lot of new believers, I was ready to share my newfound faith with anybody who would stop to pay attention. I wish I could tell you that my journey with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist