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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    I Want To Be Chief!!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    Have I got a job for you!!

    In a world where everyone wants to be number one and the head Hondo or their own Boss, etc, I have decided that I want to be chief. Trying to be number one is far too exhausting and unfulfilling. I mean trying to climb that corporate ladder stepping over someone else’s blood, sweat and tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, What’s In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2012
     | 6,025 views

    a study of the Gospel of Luke 18:24-30

    Luke 18:24-30 So, What’s In It For Me? “24 And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living Without God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2016
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     | 10,985 views

    Abner was driven by his own will, his own gains, and his own ambition. Such godless pursuits lead him to a life of vanity and fruitless end.

    The author devoted 4 chapters in the beginning of 2 Samuel to the 7½ years before David was made King over all Israel. • And half of this portion has to do with this man Abner, the commander who once served under Saul. • He was only mentioned briefly in 1 Samuel as the son of Ner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hey Folks It, S Time To Take Inventory

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 9, 2012
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    Know where you stand today.

    HEY FOLKS IT, S TIME TO TAKE INVENTORY Job 16:19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. Business to inventory one to two times a year it’s a full scale check up of debits and credits stock and sales. We as Christians desperately need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2012
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     | 6,634 views

    We should not accept any form of Christianity except that which contains the original power and life experienced by the New Testament Church. We are exhorted to "contend for that faith" until we achieve it. The genuine article will have the same results a

    CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH Jude 1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PROS & CONS OF IMITATING 1. A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn't understand a whole lot. He attended the church he hoped to serve in, but arrived late and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
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    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 8,907 views

    Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

    Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,435 views

    “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

    A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
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    2 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: When they were first married Ken watched & learned as his new wife Karen, prepared the boneless ham. Karen precisely measured 3 inches from the butt of the ham inward & cut off the end of the ham. Ken immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Breed For A New Time

    Contributed by Rex Johnson on Feb 2, 2013
     | 6,284 views

    We are starting with the beginning of Elijah’s ministry this morning. Elijah begins by delivering a word from God to the worst King that has ever been for the children of Israel, King Ahab.

    Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning 4-17-10 1 Kings 17: 7-23 2 Kings 1:8 Matthew 3:4 “A New Breed For A New Time” We are starting with the beginning of Elijah’s ministry this morning. Elijah begins by delivering a word from God to the worst King that has ever been for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    8th Grade Graduation sermon for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois

    Good Shepherd Lutheran School Graduation Sermon 2011 Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher Introduction We are all thankful tonight for what you have accomplished in the last nine years. Wednesday evening I was here for the Kindergarten Graduation, and it was a joy to see their exuberance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Change The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    We change the world by choosing to do above and beyond what is expected of us in our everyday lives.

    How To Change The World Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, “Look At How To Build A Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
     | 1,648 views

    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Declaration Of Independence Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

    The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Studies From The Book Of Philippians

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 21, 2020
     | 3,232 views

    1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION

    STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS ********************************************* OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION THE MESSAGE STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS 1.CALLING We have a high calling of God in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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