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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,325 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gospel According To Paul

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,116 views

    What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

    RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Potter And The Clay

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 85,980 views

    An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

    THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am A Smooth Man

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,929 views

    We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

    Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

    Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    “When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Camping At The Foot Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    Talking about going deeper in our relationship with Christ. Not being satisfied at the foot of the mountain, but moving up the mountain where God’s glory dwells.

    “Camping at the foot of the mountain” Intro: Have you ever just sit back and read what the Bible says about the two different kinds of people in the Church today. There are those that talks about seeing the kingdom of God but there are those that I believe that God is showing us that desire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,872 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Cole avatar

    In The Firey Furnace Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,658 views

    The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

    Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Alive All Your Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    What is the abundant life Jesus promised? Not activity, not longevity, not prosperity, not congeniality. It is generosity; giving returns fulfillment.

    I was just making small talk, asking the kind of questions you ask when you have finished commenting about the weather and you are scared to discuss politics or religion. I asked him, “Have you lived here all your life?” Quick as a flash came back his answer, “Not yet. Not yet I haven’t.” Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,226 views

    “Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Now Therefore Go

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on May 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    What we need from God before service.

    NOW THEREFORE GO Text Exodus 3 1-14, 4;12 I. Moses Could Not Go Until He Knew That God Was Real To Him. A. God becomes real when we hear what he say’s. Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” James 1:22 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Esther Becomes Queen

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,309 views

    God worked no miracles but worked through the seemingly unremarkable circumstances of life to accomplish His extra-ordinary purpose!

    “Esther Becomes Queen” Esther 2:1-23 We sometimes hear statements like; “As fate would have it” or “It just so happened” but in reality they reveal a basic lack of under-standing about the sovereignty of God. God is at work in every area of our lives; without violating our ability to choose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mislead & Misguided

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

    MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational