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  • Michael Fredette avatar

    Christian Training

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014
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     | 6,443 views

    In this message we use 1 Corinthians 9:24 as the basis to be ready for what life with bring .Proper preparation through a relationship with Christ is the only way to be truly ready .

    No one becomes a doctor without an extensive education and thorough training. But still even after all that education and training no one really wants to be that doctor’s first patient. Imagine going to a doctor for an operation and the doctor says I’ll see you first thing Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take The Plank Out Of Your Eye

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 27, 2014
     | 10,644 views

    Before we start speaking to an unbeliever, we need to pray, often in secret without saying a word to the person we are praying for in our prayer closet.

    Take the plank out of your eye! Luke 6:41, 42 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42How can you say to your brother, ’Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marks Of A God Pleaser

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 5,955 views

    God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

    Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Suffer Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 2, 2013
     | 6,814 views

    Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Get used to it! It comes with the turf. But for God’s people, suffering is not merely a consequence of sin: it holds God’s eternal purpose,.

    When We Suffer Romans 8:17-18 OUTLINE: Disciples of Jesus Christ, IF and WHEN you suffer, remember that... 1. Suffering with Christ is part of our inheritance. 2. Suffering with Christ demands sacrifice. 3. Suffering with Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Illogical Fear Of Elijah - 1 Kings 19:3

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    The Illogical Fear Of Elijah - 1 Kings 19:3 What it means to serve the Lord in the ministry without fear, but full of love, power and sound mind!

    The Illogical Fear Of Elijah - 1 Kings 19:3 1 Kings 19:3 Elijah was afraid and fled for his life; he took his servant and went to Beersheba in Judah. Leaving the servant there, What made fear of Elijah illogical? I. After killing 450 prophets of baal (1Kings 18:40, 1Kings 18:22 ) II. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Know Yourself (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012
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     | 19,183 views

    This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

    Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Problem Of Jewish Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,031 views

    If God is sovereign and in control of man's eternal salvation why are the Jews, God's chosen people, for the most part lost, having rejected Jesus as their Messiah? The question is complicated and difficult.

    ROMANS 9: 1-5 "THE PROBLEM OF JEWISH UNBELIEF" After a glorious study on the building blocks of our salvation in chapters 1-8, a new branch of the subject of eternal salvation is obviously introduced in the ninth chapter. If God is sovereign and in control of man's eternal salvation why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucified & Risen

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,139 views

    Paul tells us that having received Christ as Savior, he was crucified with Christ. Can you say that? Do you understand what that means? It’s more than just saying “He died for me”. It means so much more to be crucified and risen.

    Crucified & Risen with Christ Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. When Jesus died on Calvary's Cross, He bore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Taken Your Spiritual Temperature Lately?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 8, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,243 views

    2 Corinthians 13:5 tells us to examine ourselves to see if our faith is what it should be. Like Laodecia, many are unaware of their spiritual temperature. What about you? Have you taken your spiritual temperature lately?

    Have You Taken Your Spiritual Temperature Lately? Revelation 3:14-20 The church at Laodicea was one of two churches in the opening chapters of Revelation that were apparently unaware of their spiritual temperature. The other was Ephesus. Laodicea is a picture of a worldly church that has all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Breakfast With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 7, 2014
     | 6,088 views

    A sermon about learning to love ourselves.

    "Breakfast With Jesus" John 21:1-19 A young man named Timothy writes: "I'm 23, I hate the way I look and I just hate myself as a person. I honestly believe that no woman on the planet is attracted to me and I feel that a woman will never love me ever in my life." An expert ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 12, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,054 views

    The question "Who am I?" represents an inner need that many of us develop through the discouraging and difficult experiences of life. The traumatic experiences of all of our lives take their toll on our confidence and self-esteem.

    “Who Am I?” Exodus 3:11-12 Sermon by Don Emmitte While we have been looking at the Ten Commandments the last few weeks today I want us to go back a bit and see the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining Healthy Boundaries (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
     | 21,463 views

    Message focuses on setting boundaries in our lives shows how God Himself is a boundary setter. This message deals with the discipline of setting boundaries for our own behavior. The next message will deal with setting boundaries on others in our relations

    Romans 14:12 6-7-15 This morning I want teach on the subject of boundaries. What are boundaries? Why are they important? What happens when I don’t set them? How do I establish healthy boundaries? I was going to share this in the Monday, Overcomers Outreach because it is so important to staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,153 views

    Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

    1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lent Homily

    Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 12,724 views

    The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

    Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Not To Be Me

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    Lent 5 (B). Christ gave his life as a ransom, freeing us not only from sin, but from our own flesh and the power of the devil. We are now free to serve others, as we live under Him in His kingdom.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Free not to be me” Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem. And as they are walking, He is telling them about His upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran