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  • Carl Allen avatar

    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,686 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013
     | 9,839 views

    The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unless...

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

    Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013
     | 7,284 views

    A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

    CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Beat My Body!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,374 views

    Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

    I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,778 views

    When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

    4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

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    Your Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,067 views

    The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

    YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,689 views

    Part two of series living for Christ of living a life worth dying for. Living for Christ and willing to die for Christ.

    Life worth dying for Philippians chapter 1:13-1:30 Introduction- Last week we looked at being in Christ And Christ being in you. That the joy we seek and the joy we have is not based upon your circumstances, or what success you have at the moment. We saw that there are many fair-weather ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Duped Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014
     | 2,527 views

    Study in the book of James

    v. 16 is a "bridge" verse that carries us back to previous truth and forward to the next truth I. Do not be duped - where lust leads II. Do not be duped - what God is like - v. 17 A. God is good B. God is giving C. God is light D. God is unchanging III. Do not be duped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restless Fire

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,345 views

    The tongue must be controlled.

    The Restless Fire August 10, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The tongue must be controlled. Focus Passage: James 3:1-12 Introduction: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,056 views

    Jesus' teaching on discipleship in Luke 9:23-27 shows us what is involved in being a disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture We have come to what one commentator called “a turning point in Luke’s Gospel.” In the first part of his Gospel, Luke demonstrated the identity of Jesus. Then Peter, on behalf of the twelve disciples, confessed Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20). From this point on now Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,497 views

    Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examine Yourself!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2020
     | 9,968 views

    Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith.

    Title: “Taking Life’s Test” Scripture: II Cor. 13:5-6 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 5-10-20 Intro: Life is full of tests. I don’t mean the challenges of relationships, financial shortfalls or health failings. I mean, actual, literal tests! We start taking standardized tests of basic skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Everything Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020
     | 3,341 views

    We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

    You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,222 views

    God tries to prevent us from Self-Destruction

    In the movie Flight, On October 14, 2011, Airline captain/recreational drug user Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) awakens after very little sleep and drinking alcohol. After using cocaine to help wake up, he boards South Jet flight 227 to Atlanta. After Whip threads the plane through severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational