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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
    based on 43 ratings
     | 22,746 views

    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nowhere To Stand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 7,986 views

    What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

    Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Are We Worth?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    Sermonette. The prodigal son, this story is a descriptive an understanding of what we are worth to our Heavenly Father.

    Luke 15:11-32 This is a multifaceted parable this is but one descriptive of its meaning. How much are we worth? A lot of our understanding of worth will depend on how we see ourselves, how we were treated as children, and what others have said about our worth. Jesus tells a story what to many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When God Says, "don't Pray For Them!"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2021
     | 4,354 views

    God holds all mankind to account. All face judgement, and some are judged now. When God judges individuals and even communities, He informs His people, saying, "Don't pray for them!"

    “Thus says the LORD concerning this people [Israel]: ‘They have loved to wander thus; they have not restrained their feet; therefore, the LORD does not accept them; now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.’ “The LORD said to me: ‘Do not pray for the welfare of this people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 4,240 views

    Have you ever been so desperate that you’ve said, “God, I need a miracle!”? Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need.

    Few things evoked unmitigated fear and near national panic as the image, you see in front of you. Known by some as hemorrhagic fever, this deadly disease is better known as Ebola. All eyes were on Texas in the Fall of last year (2014) when a patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, carried the lethal virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Furthering Your Faith-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2024
     | 539 views

    2 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-II—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 2--:5e-6a(:5-7)] Attention: *For your ‘basic’ room: ?How will the room be used?-- Let’s try to imagine the ‘sanctuary’ of this our ‘church-house’, where we are now sitting. Suppose there were no pews at all. Suppose there was no stained glass. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
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     | 82 views

    Devil came from heaven, Christ also came from heaven The Devil knew God as an arch angel before his falling, Christ also knew God, His Father. Then how, that arch angel became the devil and Christ became the saviour?

    Many claim to have known God but living a life controlled by demons and devil with the attitude of devil. Many may say, no we are not like devil- but Jesus even called Pharisees and the religious people who claim to be God’s children- children of devil (John 8:44) Why does He say that? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Praisefest In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Without Christ we are just ordinary people, ordinary creation, who don’t experience the extraordinary hand of a living God. Without Christ we are without joy, peace, wisdom, self-control, patience, and the strength to live the life it was meant to be.

    The PraiseFest in Jerusalem Scripture References: Luke 19:35 – 40; Matthew 21:8 –11; Mark 11:8 - 10 Introduction The donkey awakened, his mind still savoring the afterglow of the most exciting day of his life. Never before had he felt such a rush of pleasure and pride. He walked into town and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual High Gear Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,927 views

    We become useful to God when we are broken of our stubborn self-will and learn to submit to His will. The beatitudes describe what it means to be broken before God¡Kwe can summarize these first 4 beatitudes with one word each.

    Spiritual High Gear (Matt. 5:1-6) INTRO 1. Right now, Freddie Aldridge is in boot camp. 2. I’ve never been in the military, but I understand it does a good job of teaching people respect for authority. 3. I knew a student at Moody, Bruce¡Kflunked out¡KNavy¡Kpastor/professor 4. "The Navy has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Irreverence In Worship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
     | 5,130 views

    Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

    IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Renew Your Thinking

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 31,083 views

    Paul urged the early Christians to replace their old sinful natural responses to difficulties with new attitudes. The great apostle wrote, "Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. To be made new in the attitude of your mi

    Someone once said, "Attitude is everything." People with great attitude succeed. Those with negative attitudes fail. Illustration;Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples Are Juicy(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    Jesus compared his disciples to juicy grapes attached to a healthy, living vine. How important is it to bear fruit? What happens when we become lazy or self-centered and stop bearing fruit? How dependent are we on being attached to Christ?

    A Tour of John 15:1-17 We Are Planted and Pruned to Produce Juicy Fruit 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everything Made New

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new cha

    Everything Made New Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new changes to take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Want To Die? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

    I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Have Faith In God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,323 views

    Have faith in God. Focus not on the size of your faith but the size of your God. Who do you believe in is important. Do not shift your focus away from God and onto your self, your skills, your knowledge or past accomplishments.

    [Adapted from a chapter in Rev Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith.] A young boy was being tormented by a demon. ?He has seizures and is suffering greatly, and would even throw himself into the fire or water. ?His family was at a lost what to do. His father brought him to the disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible