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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where Does It End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

    Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

    For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

    Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Satisfies

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025
     | 581 views

    True satisfaction is only found in Jesus. The world can offer temporary pleasures, but only Jesus gives lasting fulfilment.

    JESUS SATISFIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness." – Psalm 107:9 Supporting Texts: John 6:35, Isaiah 55:1-2, Matthew 5:6, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: Every human heart longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beauty Perishes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015
     | 3,138 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

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    Conviction And Salvation For All Mankind.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    The Salvation Army internationally currently has a theme of "The Whole World Mobilising". God has a theme of Salvation for mankind through Jesus Christ. this is a short challenge to pray for people worshipping at places of worship of in Sri Lanka.

    Conviction and salvation for all mankind! One of this month’s readings is from Isaiah 45:2-3. New International Version (NIV) 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you hidden treasures, riches ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,813 views

    In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

    Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Character Of Caleb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,381 views

    The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

    The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Madness In The Middle

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,538 views

    In the center of everyone’s life there is a source of madness some 1) Self Inflicted 2) Self Propelled 3) Self Induced msot of which God ordered for you life to get you to enbody the promise.

    Dealing With the Madness In The Middle Genesis 25: 21-28 Genesis 27:1 - 27:41 21And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 345 views

    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Bondages

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,684 views

    For bondages to be broken we must deal with sin: that we have committed and that which has been committed against us, then we can be free.

    Breaking Bondages VCC August 19, 2000 Intro:God Wants Us Free! Last week we saw the importance of dealing with sin issues. Acts 10:38,39 -- “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Christian Toolbox Basics

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    I like to think that every Christian is born again with a spiritual toolbox. In your Christian toolbox are some basic tools. We all need to become experts in using these tools if we want to become mature Christians.

    CHRISTIAN TOOLBOX BASICS Let me see the hands of everyone who has a toolbox. (interview people “What do you have in your toolbox?” - (next person) “Do you have anything different in your toolbox?” “Why do you have a toolbox?” “What would your life be like without your tools?”) I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Scandal Of The Cross

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    1. What does it mean for God to suffer? 2. What does it mean for us to suffer?

    I was watching the ABC special “The Path to 9/11” a few years ago as it showed two Arab men talking in a restaurant in the U.S. They were planning the plot on the World Trade Center. One of the terrorists was telling the other that he had been in Germany and began talking about spiritual matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Guilt, Grief And Grudges Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 45,061 views

    This is the third in a series on how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

    Guilt, Grief and Grudges How to Deal With Damaged Emotions Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. We have already looked at how to deal worry and how to deal with busyness. Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Are You A Murderer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

    ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ