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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Past Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,263 views

    Self-indulgence does not mean denying yourself what you actually need, but meeting needs easily turns into obsession. The way out is service to others.

    Whoever first baked Pecan Sandies should be made a saint. I love Pecan Sandies cookies! The taste of crunchy pecans, the texture of shortbread. I don’t care if you are from Georgia and pronounce it pee-kan, I’ll insist that Pecan or pee-kan Sandies are the finest cookie on the market. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Memorial Day Message

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009
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     | 18,815 views

    Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

    A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 8, 2009
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     | 4,886 views

    The Holy Spirit has gifted believers to serve in different ways.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] 1. Spiritual gifts are God-given ABILITIES. Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant (1 Corinthians 12:1). a. Spiritual gifts are different from NATURAL or ACQUIRED abilities. “Gifts” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,369 views

    Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

    When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Part Of The Revolution

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 3,160 views

    A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

    READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Question

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. All true ministry flows out of our answer to that question.

    The Big Question John 21:15-22 5-17-09 I want to take you to a small group of fishermen this morning. These five men have been fishing off the southern coast of the Sea of Galilee near the village of Tiberias. It’s been a disappointing night. They have worked all night and have caught nothing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    An Unaccepted Message Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    The people who lived at the time of Jeremiah could not accept his message. Many people who heard Jesus preach could not accept his words. Today people, including ourselves, find it difficult to believe in a god of steadfast and overwhelming love.

    Jeremiah 11:18-20 “An Unaccepted Message” INTRODUCTION One of the most challenging jobs, or callings, is that of a prophet of change. Certainly, the Old Testament prophets, like Jeremiah, realized the enormity and difficulty of their task. Jeremiah lived in the seventh century B.C., and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,220 views

    Acts 29-the unknown chapter of the Bible

    15. The Book of Acts August 30th, 2009 Acts 29 Can I get a volunteer to come up here and read our text for today? Ok thank you very much. Would you open your Bible to the very end of the book of Acts for me. Let me know when you get there. Ok, now if you would begin reading in Acts chapter 29 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Xenophobia Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,991 views

    Exposition of Acts 28:11-16 about the hospitality shown to the Apostle Paul on his last few weeks of being transported to Rome

    Text: Acts 28:11-16, Title: Xenophobia, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Clark Griswold’s determination to have a good old fashion family Christmas, the story of Maria with eight children in El Salvador in wartime, and the four eggs B. Background to passage: After recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
     | 8,370 views

    Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live A Lovely Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    1. Be willing to serve the Lord (vs. 25). 2. Sympathize with other people (vs. 25-27a). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 27a & 29-30). 4. See the Lord’s mercy (vs. 27).

    How to Live a Lovely Life Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2012 *Pastor Frank Harrington told about a little girl who kept a daily notebook. And one day her dad noticed that she had drawn a picture of him in her book. Underneath, she had carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    State Of The Church, Year End Review And Vision (2013)

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 8, 2013
     | 11,846 views

    Year in review for First Baptist, Eula, as well as vision and challenges.

    We are not the perfect Church. However, this past year, we have shown that we are a Church that is moving to improvement. Php 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Talents

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 17, 2013
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     | 12,353 views

    A sermon on the Parable of the Talents emphasizing the need to make whatever earthly talents you have available to God for Kingdom work.

    Good Morning. If you have your Bibles with you and you want to follow along, we will be looking at the Matthew 25:14-30. As a reminder, we are going through our four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Today, we are going to swing back around and focus on the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Showing Our Love For Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013
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     | 7,388 views

    1. Our love for Jesus must be motivated (vs. 36-42). 2. Our love for Jesus must be demonstrated (vs. 37-47). 3. Our love for Jesus must be communicated (vs. 48-50).

    Showing our Love for Jesus Luke 7:36-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 14, 2013 *Our baby, Katie, is 26 years old now, but I still keep this note from her in my wallet. Katie gave it to me 18 years ago, when she was 8. On the outside it says: "Keep forever." And on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Lose That Weight!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012
     | 12,472 views

    We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

    January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal