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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,487 views

    A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

    Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

    INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taken By Surprise Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,495 views

    To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

    - A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firing The Kid Ceo Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

    Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: When God Says Go Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,150 views

    From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-8

    We learned last week from Hebrews 11:1 that "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Last Sunday we talked about how difficult a life of faith can be because we continually try to take back control of our life. When we talk about Faith…the question we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For The Preacher

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,227 views

    Thank God for the men and women of God, Pastors Anniversary

    James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling Into The Hands Of The Living God

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,322 views

    Proposition: There is no escape from eternal punishment for anyone who lays aside their obedience to Jesus Christ.

    Falling into the Hands of the Living God Rev. Sean Lester September 14, 2003 Hebrews 10:26-39 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, [27] but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,726 views

    Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

    Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Doesn't Play Games Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,227 views

    God’s Word certainly points out for us what sin is and names it clearly, but God’s Word also helps us to make right decisions about life.

    Review Week before last we started our series of messages called “Raising the Standard.” The first message was entitled “What’s Your Standard.” We found out that things like lying, living together, stealing, murder, abortion, hatred, and all sorts of other things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Is No Mystery

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    Epiphany 5(A) - Believing is not a mystery. Man’s wisdom falters while God’s wisdom alters.

    James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace And Heritage Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011
     | 5,852 views

    God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

    Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Or Not To Be

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021
     | 2,858 views

    To succeed, to live, to love, and to serve we must... (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson in his book, The Lord of Love, Chapter 9 with same title as sermon)

    HoHum: To be, or not to be; that is the question- whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? Few lines of Shakespeare are better known that these. If I had understood Shakespeare, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is Truth? A Battle Of Worldviews Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,991 views

    So I prayed, “Lord, please help me understand my faith.” This led to a journey of discovery and learning that transformed my walk as a Christian.

    I prayed a short prayer one day, as I began my first semester at Liberty University. I knew I loved Jesus, but I didn’t really understand how it fit into everything in my life. I felt like I didn’t really know the full implications of my faith in areas like society, law, personal conduct, history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

    The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Keep Caring! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,475 views

    Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people

    “KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist