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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Olympians Remember The Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remember the witnesses.

    Title: Olympians Remember the Witnesses Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remember the witnesses. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal is based on Hebrews 12:1-13. The series is designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Order In The Court--- Can I Get A Witness?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,120 views

    Order in the court, can I get a witness that the PRESENCE OF GOD MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Let us call some witnesses to speak of God's precious presence!

    ORDER IN THE COURT… TESTIMONY OF GOD’S PRESENCE…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ALL THE WITNESS THAT WILL COME BEFORE US TODAY WILL BE ASKED TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH…. LET US DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE: IS OUR GOD IS A VERY INVITING GOD… DOES HIS PRESENCE MAKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winning The Race Of 2015 Series

    Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 15, 2015
     | 5,397 views

    When the clocks turns to 12:01 of January 2015. We are all equal putting. We run together at the same time, but in the end we will all finish differently. Some may quit along the way, others may die, while others keep moving and finish the race.

    WINNING THE RACE IN 2015! At 12:01 of January 01, 2015, We are all at the same time with equal putting. We all run at the race of 365 days, 52 weeks and 12 months. But How you finish determines how you maximize the time and season God has placed on you. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 was a very powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Excellent Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 8,976 views

    The church should strive to be excellence in all we do!

    Excellence January 10, 2016 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 When I was in seminary I had a professor who taught Pastoral Care and Counseling classes. She was adamant that sporting events for kids should never have a winner, because then there would never be a loser. There were major debates in class, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Reproach

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    On the summit of Mt. Everest there’s a marker placed in memory of one of the oldest climbers ever to attempt to scale the mountain. It reads simply: “He died climbing!” What will be our legacy; How will we be remembered? What will future generations sa

    "Show video on dreams" Nehemiah 1:1-6NLT Leaving Reproach On the summit of Mt. Everest there’s a marker placed in memory of one of the oldest climbers ever to attempt to scale the mountain. It reads simply: “He died climbing!” What will be our legacy; How will we be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seek God First

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,654 views

    "It's a scary world out there." True. So how do you deal with it? Worry? Or God's Word?

    SEEK GOD FIRST (Matthew 6:31-33) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is More Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 2,779 views

    Jesus is More

    A few years ago, the Barna group took a survey of a large pool of Christians and discovered that 48% of the people surveyed believe that “if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others, and follow the 10 commandments...they will earn a place in heaven.” The president of the Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Pursuing? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 4,069 views

    What Are You Pursuing?

    C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breakin Through Your Glass Ceiling

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,271 views

    When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions.

    Breaking Through Your Glass Ceiling Pastor Tim Porter Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-4 INTRODUCTION: When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions. The Federal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Begin With The End In Sight

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2019
     | 7,374 views

    As we start the new year, how can we use our God given opportunities to bring glory to God?

    Begin with the End in Mind Matthew 25:14-30 January 6, 2019 This is the first Sunday of the year! It seems like we’ve been into 2019 for more than 6 days. I didn’t set new year’s resolutions. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t usually set them, and whenever I have, I usually don’t keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i'll Walk With God!"

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 11, 2021
     | 6,617 views

    As we remember and honor our military veterans, let’s also consider three godly biblical veterans who have fought the war of faith - Enoch, Noah, & Abraham.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-9; Romans 13:7; Genesis 12:1-4 (A big part of the body and some illustrations in this sermon were adapted from a fine sermon by Steve Shepherd, “Veterans of War” that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perfect Or Finished?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023
     | 1,162 views

    "Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

    Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A New You… For A New Year

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2022
     | 9,702 views

    New Year is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons.

    However, one reason a new year is wonderful is because many are more than glad to say goodbye to last year. • Due to some deaths in their families • Due to the death of good friends • Due to loss of jobs • Sickness • Disappointments • Due to the economy They are ready to say goodbye to last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Commit To Loving Life And Seeing Good Days! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,636 views

    Whatever our situation, these reflections will help each of us discover how to love life more fully and see more good days every day of the year!

    Sermon: Commit to Loving Life and Seeing Good Days! Psalm 34:11-15, “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist