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  • douglas dudley avatar

    Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,460 views

    HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

    Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices: Discipline Or Regret Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
     | 5,732 views

    One significant choice we must make in life is to choose discipline. Otherwise, we'll live with the regret of that decision.

    We continue our message series entitled “Choices” this morning. We said as we began this series that we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives until today. Going forward, the choices we make will shape the person we become. We’ve looked at choosing purpose over popularity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2020
     | 8,126 views

    To find the cure for your troubled heart, look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit.

    Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 1, 2023
     | 2,026 views

    Jesus’ cure for the troubled heart is to look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit. Look to the Triune God: God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit.

    Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 574 ratings
     | 77,906 views

    Being what God wants us to be in the church

    Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virtue Of Self Control

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    This is a sermon by the greatest pastor in Pensacola, Florida -- Pastor Dempsey "Pop" Daniels. It was preached in a Fruit of the Spirit day.

    The Virtue of Self Control Galatians 5 The virtue of self-control is one that we long for, yet a few attain. In fact most people don’t even try, because they don’t want to say " NO" to themselves. Self control while it is highly respected and greatly desired it is tough. As tough as self-control ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Resurrection: A Stumbling Block” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 10, 2022
     | 1,082 views

    Chapters 21-25 bring to conclusion the promise made to Paul on the road to Damascus, that he would proclaim the story of Jesus to kings, rulers, both Jews and Greeks. Includes a tory about Winston Churchill's funeral. hope in the resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 13, 2022 Text: Acts 21-25 Redeemer Lutheran “The Resurrection: A Stumbling Block” Over 50,000 people ran in the New York Marathon this past weekend. For 26.2 miles the streets were packed with runners ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stop Look And Listen

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,627 views

    We need to Stop Look and Listen

    STOP LOOK AND LISTEN INTRODUCTIONS 1. Stop Look and Listen. Does this sound familiar? 2. Describe the weekend rat race: Dad works over, gets up Saturday washes the car, cuts the grass leaves with the camper (constantly yelling at Junior) runs to the campground etc. 3. Wait. Stop!......... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plum Of Patience Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,136 views

    It is our natural inclination to be impatient with people - to get angry at them for the things they do which displease us, to fly off the handle when they say or do something against us, to express great displeasure when they do things the wrong way.

    THE PLUM OF PATIENCE This morning we begin the OUTWARD FRUIT, those qualities we will exhibit in our relationships with other people: patience, kindness and goodness. Let’s look at the plum of patience: I’ve chosen a plum because patience is a plum of a virtue - it is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rescued From A Horrible Pit

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2026
     | 241 views

    For 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Year A January 18, 2026

    Rescued from a Horrible Pit Psalm 40:1–11 NKJV I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

    Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruitful Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,466 views

    God is calling us to a relationship with Him but a relationship means nothing without perseverance. Where do we find the strength to carry on through hard times?

    5. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 17th, 2009 Perseverance A man is traveling down a long dirt road when he meets a guru. The man asks the guru, "Which way is success?" The bearded sage did not say anything but pointed to a place off in the distance. The man was thrilled by the prospect of quick ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gift Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,984 views

    A proclamation of God's incredible gift of love and the invitation to unwrap it.

    [Title Slide] One of the greatest stories I have ever come across is the story of the father and son Dick and Rick Hoyt. Rick, was born in 1962 with severe cerebral palsy and would be unable to walk or care for himself. It was a trying time for the family. At the age of 15 he communicated to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist