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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No Competition"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

    Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Will Not Go Back To Moab

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,308 views

    This message was used after an outstanding revival in our church. Much spiritual transformation had occurred and I used this message to encourage forward progress.

    Ruth 1:14-18 KJV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. [15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. [16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fundamentals Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2022
     | 3,526 views

    Fasting is something that creates uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of many. I think if we will take the time to consider what our Lord has to say and seek to understand fasting, we will become more comfortable with it.

    The Fundamentals of Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 We have come to a portion of Scripture that is little discussed in our day. I don’t think I have ever heard this passage preached or dealt with at length. The focus of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is fasting. That may be something the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
     | 11,849 views

    In commending the Macedonian Christians, Paul revealed the secret of great giving.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unhurried Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2025
     | 286 views

    We want microwave spirituality – we want the feeling – The God High – the emotion when we worship God. We want fast results, and we want it on demand, but God does not work that way.

    Video Illustration: Meant for Good! Series for the year – quick review – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring anything back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefits Of Fearing God And Keeping His Commandments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 25,583 views

    Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

    The Benefits of Fearing God and Keeping His Commandments Psalm 112:1-112:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Fear God and Keep His Commands (Psa 112:1,2) "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Community Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

    Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Fearing God And Keeping His Commandments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 41,103 views

    Fearing God brings the mercy of God, greater blessings, greater confidence, separates from evil, pleasure to God, sanctuary in times of trouble and so much more. (Ten points) h. It brings Christian fellowship (Mal. 3:16) i. It supersedes the fear of man

    How to Fear God and Keep His Commands (Psa 112:1,2) "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Fear of God - A reverential trust in God with a hatred for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Wise?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,113 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Cox avatar

    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 21,986 views

    Keys to peace of mind.

    Introduction: I remember watching a Mayberry episode in which a fancy New York preacher came to town. He preached a sermon about slowing down. He said, "All we do is rush, rush, rush. Slow down, enjoy life." After the service the people of Mayberry decided to build the band stand in the park, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Complacent Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    Do not place your security in the outward forms of church life and neglect your walk with the Lord. Cultivate an authentic relationship with Christ.

    The message to the church in Sardis was distinct from those we have seen earlier. • No words of commendation. Just a blunt statement: “you are dead”. • Jesus says He saw their deeds. There were activities going on in the church. • Jesus says “you have a reputation of being alive” – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Bowman avatar

    What Is Love

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,452 views

    Love is an expression, not a feeling. It involves personal sacrifice.

    I. Ideal Love a. There was a Dad who took his kids to do a little shopping. As they drove up, they spotted an eighteen-wheeler parked with a big sign on it that said, "Petting Zoo." The kids jumped up in a rush and asked, "Daddy, Daddy. Can we go? Please. Please. Can we go?" "Sure," He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Welch avatar

    Our Great, Pure And Good God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 3,894 views

    Last in a series on the attributes of God summarizing the series.

    Knowing God Series #20 “Our Great, Pure and Good God Much is said about worshipping God and yet we really no little about the God we claim to worship. Some focus on a God that has little to do with His creatures. Others think God is a mean policeman. Still others think there is more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Holy Habit #7: Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 7, 2025
     | 235 views

    Through these instructions, the Lord is always leading us to love.

    Holy Habits: Love Introduction Peter’s list of Christian Graces has challenged us to grow in the qualities that make us more like Christ. Each one sounds simple, but they are not easy. They call on us to never be content with our current status. If we rest, we rust! We have spoken of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Freedom?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,304 views

    What does freedom mean for the Christian?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 4, 2004 Why Freedom? Galatians 5:1, 13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today, the 4th of July, our country celebrates its 228th birthday. That’s 228 years of freedom. Freedom from what? Most of us probably don’t think much about it. We take too many things for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist