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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The End Game Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015
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    The final message in this series deals with the End Game of our walk. What is the goal, duration, process, and task of this lifetime walk? From John 2:5-6.

    The End Game (Our Spiritual Walk #8) John 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series about Our Spiritual Walk. We’ve talked about where we walk – the broad way that leads to destruction or the narrow way that leads to life. We’ve talked about our preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 The Rut Of Sameness--- When Fear Hinders! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2017
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    This is Part#2 of a 2 part lesson on THE RUT OF SAMENESS --- WHEN FEAR HINDERS. Life can become manipulation by using fear to hinder our progress. Fear, worry and anxiety can sap the victory and joy God has designed.

    #2 THE RUT OF SAMENESS? MAY WE IDENTIFY WHAT HINDERS? FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series on THE RUT OF SAMENESS, FEAR HINDERS... WHY CAN'T WE SEE WORRY AS SEEDS? THE HARVEST COMES FROM WHAT WE PLANT. GOD HELP US IDENTIFY THE ISSUES AND CHOICES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    Never Give In

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024
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    Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

    I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Our Origins

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 16, 2001
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    An overview of Genesis 1 with the goal of refuting evolutionism

    Islington Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Sermon: Genesis 1 Scripture readings: Job 38, Psalm 8, 19, 136 For the next while you and I are going to consider the early chapters of the book of Genesis. In the past year I have preached twice from the book of Genesis. The last time I was with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolutions.....

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 13, 2006
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    Not Resolutions for a new year but Goals to doing better.

    Resolutions… 2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have mentioned to you in the past that I am not much for New Years resolutions. Maybe it is because I have a history of not keeping them. For me a resolution is ether too easy to too hard. I could make a resolution to not start smoking…pretty easy for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Push

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 5, 2013
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    pushing toward the goal and receiving the promises of God.

    Exo 3:7 And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry because of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows. Exo 3:8 And I am coming down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, to bring them up out of that land, to a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    Les Fonctions De La Musique Dans L'adoration Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010
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    Toward what goal is used the music in the Church?

    II. LES FONCTIONS DE LA MUSIQUE DANS L’ADORATION Quel est le rôle du musicien d'église ? La question peut être répondue en regardant d'abord la nature de le chant de l'église. A. Un chant de Louange Le chant de l'église, particulièrement pour des protestants, est le plus évidemment un chant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Why Stand You Gazing Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 2, 2013
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    Tis sermon shows the value of focusing on the goal.

    Why Stand ye Gazing? Acts 1:7/11 These two men in white apparel said, ye men of Galilee, Galilee the home place where the men who follow Jesus lived, and they were commonly known by the name of Galileans. These Galileans were the men who had follow Jesus in His earthly ministry listening to His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
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    There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.

    Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Double Tongued Rebel

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 28, 2021
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    We may be highly learned, theologically equipped, smart and confident; yet, if we are not people who firmly keep up a promise, then all our accolades stand of no value

    DOUBLE TONGUED PERSON 1 Samuel 24: 16 When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept. 17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    A Plan For Getting In Shape Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
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    While many people will set new goals for getting in shape in the New Year, how many of us will set goals to get in spiritual shape as well?

    I. GETTING IN SHAPE: A PICTURE …. The Bible describes getting in spiritual shape as growing in GODLINESS________________. (1 Timothy 4:8) A. A Definition: Godliness is living a one’s life with a Godward focus and “a devotion to God which results in a life that is PLEASING___ to Him.” (Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Becoming Spiritually Mature Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015
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    Are there any common goals for all believers, and for the church? There is one all encompassing goal for every believer and for every church. It is to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 16 Becoming Spiritually Mature Ephesians 4:13-16 . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Beyond Fasting

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
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    The goal of fasting is to learn God’s will in our lives.

    BEYOND FASTING Isaiah 58:6-12 Introduction: The focus of the passage we will read this morning is fasting, but as we read it I want you to look beyond the idea of fasting and see what the real goal of fasting is. It is a mechanism by which we can discern God’s will. God’s will is for us to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Expectations!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God has for His children.

    Expectations! I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

    About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

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