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  • William Tan YH avatar

    What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

    Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Does God See Me?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, and thoughts. Look at what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 Go

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, & thoughts. Notice what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 God will find you in one of these progressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Echo Of Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,676 views

    God’s love enables us to love Him back and to love others.

    The Echo of Love Intro: God’s love echoes through history like the reverberating rumble of thunder across a majestic mountain range. However, unlike the diminishing thunder, the echo of God’s love continues loud and strong for those who will listen. Just as sound waves can either be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009
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     | 9,168 views

    We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

    Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Life Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,896 views

    Moving from what the scribes and the Pharisees taught the people, to what they practiced before the people, Jesus helps us to understand this greater righteousness we are called to live. This week we look at our giving - time - talents - finances - and d

    The Secret Life of the Christian - Matthew 6:1-4 - February 19, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #18 A number of years ago a Christian rock band by the name of Petra, came out with a song called, “Godpleaser.” Anyone familiar with that song? .… ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014
     | 22,584 views

    Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

    Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,643 views

    In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 935 views

    We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

    Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

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    Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

    Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Gift Of Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,125 views

    This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Gift Of Teaching Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,380 views

    This sermon is the fifth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Teaching in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Today is Graduate Recognition at FBC Ashland and what more appropriate time to teach on “The Gift of Teaching.” We’re so proud of the accomplishments that each of you has made and we applaud you for the milestones you have reached. However, you probably would not have been recognized for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,209 views

    This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Serving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,617 views

    This sermon is the third in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Serving in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    We’re looking at the Motivational Spiritual Gifts from the Word of God. And we’ve already established the fact that there are three categories of gifts; Motivational, Ministry and Manifestation gifts. Last week we looked at the Gift of Prophecy, the heart gift of Prophecy and the person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,570 views

    This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist