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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Marks Of Maturity-How To Grow Spiritually

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 22, 2011
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     | 7,162 views

    Paul understood that God had a plan for him and that even though he had his own desires, he should make plans in accord Gods plan, and sometimes this meant that he would need to be flexible in his own plans.

    . . . that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Commissioning Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
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     | 9,753 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What The Household Holds, Purpose Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 24, 2009
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    The House Holds People of Purpose, we don’t do what we do for no reason or because it has always been done. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    Culture is how we do things. Every household does its’ things in its’ own way. The members of God’s household must guard against becoming closed to others fulfilling their God given potential. God looks for a household that is open, welcoming and receptive to the new way, gift or idea he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Importance Of Clear Vision Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,963 views

    Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

    Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Christian’s Top Priorities

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
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     | 8,020 views

    Priorities are things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment.

    Intro: Priorities -- things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment. (Examples: family, loved ones, work, career, friends, health, hobbies, travel, personal growth). What are your priorities? I. EXALTING THE SAVIOUR (Psa. 115:1) A. Devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Sting Or A Saint?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2010
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    An empty niche above the church door, made for a statue of a saint, but now containing a hornet’s nest, suggests the choice of letting our lives be empowered by God or letting the sting of death and disappointment take over.

    The other day I was hauling in a load of stuff from my car. I came in the Aspen Street entrance to the building, the entrance nearest my office. For some reason, as I was carrying things through the door, I looked up above my head, probably to implore the Lord to give me an extra ounce of muscle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Use Of Wealth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 28, 2009
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     | 15,749 views

    The aim of this warning is to awaken all Christians who are tempted to adopt worldly goals & standards rather than God’s goals & standards. The secondary purpose is to assure suffering Christians of the Divine judgment coming upon their oppressors.

    JAMES 5:1-6 THE USE OF WEALTH / A Source of Spiritual Numbness [Amos 5:11-27/ Mt. 6:19-21] The last section dealt with arrogant self-centeredness. Arrogant self-centeredness is demonstrated by planning a future without placing God’s will first and it can lead to more dangerous possibilities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Exile

    Contributed by John Delozier on Jul 18, 2010
     | 5,570 views

    As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—until then, we live like

    As Christians we are identified by the name of Christ and are citizens of His heavenly kingdom. As our inward spirits pursue Christ, we long for the day when we will see our King face to face, our only desire will be His presence—free from distraction, temptation, and sin. Until that day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 6,200 views

    The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

    Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Your Eyes On The Prize Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,100 views

    As Stephen Covey states, "begin with the end in mind"...doing this will assist us in finding God’s will and way for our lives.

    Keeping My Eyes on the Prize Romans 6:15-23 * Some of the most famous words that the Apostle Paul ever penned are found in his letter to the church at Philippi. In chapter 3:13-14 he writes, “ Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Getting Started Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    First sermon of the year, outlining a focus on evangelism, compassion, and availability to God.

    Series: “First Steps In the Journey” Message #1 -- GETTING STARTED. INTRO> Michael Buffer is known to his momma as her firstborn son, and she’s rightfully proud. But he’s known to others as the man whom the look forward to seeing standing in the middle of a boxing ring. His line will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Living For?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013
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     | 5,127 views

    The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives.

    Matthew 16:26-For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives. The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Planned Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

    ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Priority Planning

    Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017
     | 4,905 views

    A sermon about the way we plan and live each day. Is it our plan or God's plan? Ultimately daily life is about God and not about us.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 8, 2016 David Simpson Priority Planning James 4:13-15 Well, the New Year is well underway. I have heard several offer their thoughts about the New Year with a phrase that goes like this: “2017 is going to be a great year. I just know it!” I think all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love, Not Concupiscence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 27, 2014
     | 2,777 views

    We should understand how we can be distracted from our true Goal, God.

    Sixth Day in the Christmas Octave (December 30) Thirteen Days of Christmas If you have been following this series of homily-sermons, which I have called “Thirteen Days of Christmas,” you probably realize something. Although this is the sixth day in the Christmas Octave, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic