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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Tasks Of A Missionary

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

    Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shall Our Work Cease?

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    I preached this message coming out of a series of revival meetings to challenege our people to stay committed to their God-given task and to keep our church in the center of God’s will.

    Shall Our Work Cease? Nehemiah 6:1-16 I. The Enemy Will Try to Distract a Great Work (v. 1-2) A. The enemy will take notice of a great work 1. He hates obedience 2. He hates commitment B. The enemy will always have a following What Can Cause Us to Follow the Enemies Tactics? • Lack of prayer & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus Christ, The One And Only; Revealed In His Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,390 views

    These are the kind of verses we tend to skim over. But to have your name mentioned in the Word of God is no small thing! Paul mentions those who stayed and prayed and one who strayed.

    Colossians Series # 5 CHCC: December 10, 2006 Jesus Christ, the One and Only Glorified in His Church Colossians 4 (outline adapted from Warren Wiersbe) Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in our series on the book of Colossians --- which was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fields Of Provision

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,181 views

    We can receive God’s best only if we stay where God puts us to grow. Gleaning in the field where we are, like Ruth in Boaz’ fields.

    Fields of Provision By Pastor Jim May Ruth 2:4-9 One of the things that causes many new converts, and even established Christians, to lose their relationship with the Lord is that they do not stay where God puts them. Instead, we tend to wander from church to church, ministry to ministry, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Real Issue: Loss Of Focus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 12, 2021
     | 2,851 views

    It may be difficult at times to separate the real issues of our problems and our emotions. We must stay focused on what is important. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

    WHAT IS THE REAL ISSUE? FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Chronic Frustration

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,747 views

    Frustration is a horrible battle we face on a regular basis. We must not accept the hidden agenda pr propaganda and fall to discouragement and frustration. Lift up you head... Stay focused...

    CHRONIC FRUSTRATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE WORK OF PROPAGANDA? 15 LONG YEARS ON NEGATIVE HINDERANCES BY PROFESSIONAL... CAN WE SEE THE ENEMY'S AGENDA... A. FRUSTRATION: TO BE DISCOURAGED, ANGRY, OR UPSET... BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Rescue #4: Let's Go!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,930 views

    Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life, and we can choose to either retreat, stay where we are, or go forward. God calls us to arise and go forward!

    THE RESCUE #4: LET’S GO! OPENING JOKE: While on maternity leave, a woman from our office brought in her new bundle of joy. She also had her seven-year-old son with her. Everyone gathered around the baby, and the little boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    After The Election: Citizens And Officials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 14, 2016
     | 5,377 views

    After election hype, we remember that God’s perspective on citizenship and what makes for good leadership stays the same. Citizens need to be cooperative and leaders need to attempt to be fair.

    After the Election: Citizens and Officials (Proverbs 24:21-26) 1. The political season is over, for now. So it is time for 2 non-partisan joke. 2. Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry Of Consolation (Key One) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,773 views

    This series looks at seven principles from 2 Corinthians that Paul characterizes the life of Paul the Apostle and shows how he was able to stay afloat despite the difficulties he faced in life.

    The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: The Ministry of Consolation (Key One) Introduction The Scriptures use chaotic waters as a theme for the dangerous yet glorious place of unformed potential. The creation hymn of Genesis 1 begins with God's Spirit hovering in the darkness over the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Tragedy Of Departing From The Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 826 views

    Departing from the faith is a spiritual tragedy with severe consequences. It is not only a warning for unbelievers but also for those in the church who are slowly drifting away due to deception, worldliness, and spiritual complacency.

    THE TRAGEDY OF DEPARTING FROM THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." Supporting Texts: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Man Who Sold His Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 117 ratings
     | 42,291 views

    What’s wrong with being godless? If you can answer that question, you can avoid the tragedy that took Esau’s future away from him.

    OPEN: A man filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized that he had left the gas cap on top of his car. He stopped and looked and, sure enough, it was gone. He thought for a second and realized that other people must have done the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Let The Good Times Roll! Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021
     | 2,853 views

    There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

    I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    30 Days To Live- The Art Of Being There Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
     | 5,659 views

    Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”

    30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

    I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Book Of Romans: Justification By Faith, Life In The Spirit, Weak & Strong Believers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,838 views

    Romans is a systematic presentation of what it means to be a Christian. Romans was written by Paul during his stay at Corinth, to the early church forming in Rome. It really outlines a deep dive into the overall theology of our faith.

    Romans is a systematic presentation of what it means to be a Christian. Romans was written by Paul during his stay at Corinth, to the early church forming in Rome. It really outlines a deep dive into the overall theology of our faith. This is the beloved book of the Bible that helped transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army