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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    The Ministry Of Mom

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
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     | 6,010 views

    Part of an ongoing series that offers to people options available to them right now in thier community to make a difference with this sermon addressing motherhood as a ministy/mission.

    May 8, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil The Ministry of Mom Psalm 103:2-4, John 13:31-35, 1 John 4:10-11 Good morning, again. For the last couple of weeks we have been shifting our focus from God’s interior work to God’s exterior work, focusing on missions and discovering our purpose for life. Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love From With - In - 1st Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 29, 2017
     | 6,226 views

    We all desire to experience a love that reaches us deep down inside our soul – inside our heart – it’s so deep it touches our inner spirit - this type of love is likened to when we first fell in love – our first love – it’s sends chills up and down our sp

    Video Illustration: The Bridge Our video clip really demonstrates the pain of sacrificing someone we love for the sake of others. It’s rooted in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barren Branches

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 10,884 views

    The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

    “In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Far Would You Go? Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,306 views

    What lengths would you go to in order to secure God’s blessing on what you do? Do you want God to bless your desires? How can we be sure of God’s blessing in what we pursue?

    HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO? Ruth 4:1-12 INTRO: Film clip showing something going the great lengths to get someone’s blessing: Meet the Parents. I’m always surprised at the lengths people sometimes go to in order to get my blessing on something. I guess they think that, since I’m the pastor, if they get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 727 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

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    Made For Miracles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 814 views

    Explores Jesus' compassion, the extraordinary power of God in ordinary elements, and the limitless, unconstrained power of God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred place where we gather to share in the Word of God, to learn from His teachings, and to grow in our faith. It is a joy and privilege to be here with you today, to open the Scriptures and seek the wisdom that lies within. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
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     | 1,274 views

    Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal.

    "Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom" Today, I want to delve into a profound topic – seeking God's Kingdom. Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal. Let's turn to the New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Giving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 8, 2023
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     | 7,651 views

    The reason that your giving is about more than dollars and cents is because the bigger issue is your heart in giving. To have the right attitude in giving we must first put God as our number one priority in our lives.

    When we study giving in scripture, we quickly see that giving is more than dollars and cents. It is about a proper attitude and right relationship with God. Your attitude in giving can make a difference in how your giving impacts kingdom work and glorifies God. A giving attitude means putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 3,933 views

    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    In 1952 Patti Page recorded a song written Bob Merrill that asked this question, “How much is that doggy in the window?” The lyrics of the song are quite catchy and the little arf, arf scattered throughout the song is quite cute. However, when examined closely the lyrics reflect an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handling Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2011
     | 6,780 views

    Bitterness can be very destructive, we must be able to deal with it through Christ!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP SEABISCUIT • SLIDE #1 • As we continue examining how to deal with some of the dark emotions we face in life, today we will look at another emotion that can cause a lot of problems if we do not learn to cope with it. • The issue of bitterness is something that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek The Lord And His Strength: A Call To Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,995 views

    Psalm 105:4 calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of persistently pursuing Him in our lives.

    Seek the Lord and His Strength: A Call to Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 (NLT) - "Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 105:4, a verse that calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Humility Of Christ: A Model For Transformation Philippians 2:5-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,393 views

    Philippians 2:5-8 presents a profound challenge to believers to embody the humility of Christ. By embracing His example, we can experience transformation and become vessels of His grace and love in the world.

    The Humility of Christ: A Model for Transformation Philippians 2:5-8 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound humility of Christ as exemplified in Philippians 2:5-8. In this passage, the apostle Paul invites believers to adopt the mindset of Christ, who humbly served others and willingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Hard After God

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 61,590 views

    Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

    Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship And Sacrifice

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 4, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,365 views

    Is there a connection between worship and sacrifice? What is real worship?

    Worship and sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 Who defines worship? The obvious answer is God through His written Word . God Himself defines worship in Scripture. We should "serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28 NKJV). In this verse, the Greek word which is translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beauty Perishes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015
     | 3,106 views

    When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

    Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal