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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fruit Of Half-Hearted Service Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,801 views

    A continuation of the service from the book of Malachi

    The Fruit of Half-Hearted Service” Malachi 3:13-15 As we have made our journey through the book of Malachi, we have seen the Lord pile indictment upon indictment against the people. The nation of Israel has strayed far from God in both word and deed. Evil abounded in the land. Unbelief is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Commandement

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    What is the first commandment all about? Is following the first commandment of the Bible at all possible and how can we make sure we follow this commandment?

    In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first in our class feels good and is a reward for all the hard work put in through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011
     | 4,436 views

    Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Strong. Embracing God's Purpose For Your Year And Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,090 views

    A message to prepare us for the Year ahead as we finish this one. God always has a plan.

    Finishing Strong. Embracing God’s Purpose for your Year and Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14 Stand with your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Do We Take Pleasure In The Death Of The Wicked? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2024
     | 521 views

    A look at the ways we have allowed the culture war to make us hate those God called us to love as well as put secondary things first.

    - [Maybe put this made-up passage up on the screen or in the sermon outline.] - Imagine that there is a Romans 17. (I’m not going heretical here - this is just a thought experiment with a point.) Imagine that at the end of Paul’s letter he shared some additional advice. - Let’s say that Romans 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quitters And Winners

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,704 views

    Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

    Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    Paul had the heart of an ACCOUNTANT, a RUNNER, and a STEWARD, and illustrates for us how to truly do God’s will in our lives. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    3 Odd Jobs of the Tentmaker Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, and have a side job, whether paid for it or not. Some people have a career, but have a heart for other things. We cannot do it all. The Apostle Paul had the skills and knowledge to be more than a tentmaker, and his other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Miss The Mark

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 23,491 views

    The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

    Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Barabbas, An Undeserving Recipient Series

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 897 views

    To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless.

    Barabbas, an Undeserving Recipient Matthew 27: 17 – 20 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless. And I think most of us can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time To Lift The Pace

    Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Motivation to excellence

    It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playground Or Battleground?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    Many Christians don’t realize they are living in a BATTLEGROUND; they think they live in a PLAYGROUND! We’re going to look at the 3 fold assault on the People of God and the 3 things Paul said to do to counteract it.

    PLAYGROUND OR BATTLEGROUND? Eph. 6:10-13,18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Submission - A Secret To The Victorious Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,477 views

    I used this lesson for our Friend Day. God is God and our job is to submit ourselves to His will and His ways.

    A. The story is told of a college senior who took his girlfriend to a football game. 1. They found seats in the crowded stadium and were watching the action. 2. The coach sent a substitute into the game and as he was running onto the field to take his position, the boy said to his girlfriend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 19,522 views

    It’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters.

    Have you ever watched THE PRICE IS RIGHT with Bob Barker? Did you see me win both Showcase Showdowns last week? That’s right, I guessed the price of both showdowns and won them both, from my kitchen. It felt pretty good until Jude said “what do you have to show for it?” It’s amazing to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Shakers And History Makers Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023
     | 2,462 views

    To be a world shaker and a history maker requires us to get into the cosmic war between good and evil – to fight for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to stand up to a wicked society trying to destroy our families and children.

    Sermon: World Shakers – History Makers Thesis: To be a world shaker and a history maker requires us to get into the cosmic war between good and evil – to fight for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to stand up to a wicked society trying to destroy our families and children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Superiority Of Christ

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017
     | 6,469 views

    Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who intimately knows our weakness, yet He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters.

    Introduction The epistle to the Hebrews is about Christ in His glory. It reveals “The Superiority of Christ.” As we look at Hebrews we see key insights about Jesus and His life on earth. We see a number of theological conclusions from the Old Testament concerning the awesome greatness of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist