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  • Martin Scarce avatar

    Christ Our Goal

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

    Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    The main source of every blessings is our God, offer Him our thankful heart.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 24, 2002 Our Great Thanksgiving PSALM 95: 1-3a “ Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fortifying Our Hope

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,790 views

    Hope based on the promises of God will see the saints through.

    FORTIFYING OUR HOPE Text: 1Thess.1:1-6 Intro: Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...as long as matters are very hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude [ trite ]; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. ----G.K. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Times Are In God Series

    Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,303 views

    Trusting God in times of trial.

    “Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reclaiming What Is Ours

    Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    Knowing who we are in Christ and reclaiming what is rightfully ours.

    Readings Genesis 14:14-16 (NIV) When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,326 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of three on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    This morning I want to take us on a journey to the cross. And I don’t know how long this journey will take for each of us to get there. As far as my leading us along the path through preaching only God knows. The travelogue will take a couple of weeks anyway you look at it. But your actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elections: Our Response

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

    Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,352 views

    We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

    Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,724 views

    Many people don’t do what their doctors or counselors suggest. It’s a terrible mistake to treat Jesus in the same way. Whenever he gives advice it is for our healing. From now on we need to listen and do what our Wonderful Counselor says.

    Series Introduction: Part of our Christmas celebrations involves the giving of gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because of our love for each other. Sometimes it’s out of a sense of obligation. The gift-giving tradition looks back to the first Christmas scene when the wise men brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    Some of us are trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. Some of us are afraid he’s angry with us. Some of us wonder if he even exists. But Jesus comes to each of us this Christmas assuring us of God’s unconditional love, his wonderful care and his con

    Intersection (Common ground illustration) An economy driving tradition in our Christmas celebrations involves giving gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because we love each other. Sometimes we give because of a sense of obligation. Our gift giving leads to unavoidable lists – lists of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,328 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Great Command

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    We tend to view love as a warm fuzzy feeling reserved for a select few of our friends and family. However, God calls us to a life of holy love – a love founded on His love for us and built with decisive actions instead of feelings.

    Introduction: When I was in school studying to become a pastor, a fellow student said, “Church work would be a lot easier if it weren’t for people.” Me (my dilemma or question) I laughed at my friend’s statement – church work is about people. Pastors work with people day in and day out. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thanksgiving Is Our Dialect

    Contributed by William Sigmon on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    In the midst of trouble and strife, we are commanded to give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word, even when it seems to make no sense.

    Thanksgiving is Our Dialect This is a difficult time and a blessed time - all at the same time - for our church. It is a difficult time because there is incredible strife in the world around us, and no small amount of strife within the church. People are struggling around us, watching their jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Souls Thirst

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    Lent 2(A) - Our souls thirst. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus knows the thirsty. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus gives living water.

    OUR SOULS THIRST (Outline) February 28, 2010 - Lent 2 - JOHN 4:1-14 INTRO: Hunger and thirst are basic needs that we seldom overlook. In our country we have unlimited access to all kinds of food choices. We also have access to clean, drinkable water. This is not true in many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ, Our Example

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,310 views

    When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

    CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness