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  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    Walking Confidently In Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,086 views

    How can I live a Holy Lifestyle in a pagan world?

    TITLE: Walking Confidently TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 THEME: Holiness P.S. How can I be a Holy Christian if I am in the world? The Apostle Paul writes here reminding us that the answer is not in hiding form the worldly pressures. The answer is found in verse 3,For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Requires Gathering The Resources Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Sermon 3 of 4 on Building a great church. How did it happen that in the course of building a place of worship that the people were giving so much that it was becoming a distraction to the actual work and Moses had to tell them to stop?

    Building A Great Church Requires that You Gather the Resources Exodus 36:1-6 The LORD has given to Bezalel, Oholiab, and others the skills needed for building a place of worship, and they will follow the LORD’s instructions. Then Moses brought together these workers who were eager to work, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Read The Instructions Series

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    I want to answer two questions: Why study the Bible? And How to study the Bible?

    Spiritual Disciplines Series: Read The Instructions - Bible Study INTRO: Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The Benefits Of Being A Modern Day Disciple Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,962 views

    The awesome benefits of being a disciple, this is the last sermon in a series of sermons that described the Modern Day Disciple

    The Benefits of Being a Modern Day Disciple Pastor Glenn Newton August 1, 2004 PS 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.PS 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Seizing The Moment For God.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    A sermon that uses Matthew chapter 14 to look at how Jesus seizes opportunities in a incident in his life and suggests how we can do the same.

    Seize the moment. Trite saying for a crazy world or biblical principle? Colossians 4:5-6: Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ultimate Test Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

    The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Symptoms Of The Caged Soul

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 1, 2006
    based on 276 ratings
     | 122,127 views

    The soul of a man is the seat of his intellect, will and emotions; it is self- conscious.

    The Scriptures reveal that man is a tripartite being, that is, he is made up of a soul and a spirit, both of which live in a body. God, the wonderful creator, wishes that man prospers in these three departments of his being especially the soul which is the spiritual part of his life. The enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Facing The Giants: Faith To Face Your Impossibilities Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 28,616 views

    In the movie, Facing the Giants, the team thought the playoffs were impossible, but Coach Taylor challenged them to believe God. What causes us to give up on the seemingly impossible?

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    A Graduation Message

    Graduation Sunday June 5th, 2005 Perfect Peace Every year this Sunday seems to sneak up on me faster and faster. It seems as though we have our school kick-off and welcome a new group of seniors and in the blink of an eye we’re sending them off in this service. Every class that I have had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 3,605 views

    A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

    (Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    Thank You Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    This morning we will Conclude our mini- series by look at giving Thanks to God. We will look at Several scripture passages this morning and discover some specfic things we can thank God for.

    Thanksgiving 2006 Sermon # 3 0f 3 Nov. 26th 2006 AM Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving—at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ripple Effect Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,641 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventeenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Ripple Effect” Acts 9:32-43 September 2, 2007 Hannibal used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Luke has been setting the stage for the coming-together of God’s grand plan of expanding the gospel to all people, and today’s text demonstrates the continued “widening” of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Diet & Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

    DIET & EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part II 1. Someone once said: “I don’t exercise at all. If God had wanted me to touch my toes He would have put them up higher on my body.” • My gym teacher told me to touch my toes. I said, "I don’t have that kind of relationship with my feet. Can I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    First Christmas Risk-Takers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,296 views

    Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

    Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010
     | 6,298 views

    Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

    THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church