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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Biblical Principle Of Long Life

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,147 views

    God’s original plan for man was life not death, health not sickness, energy not weariness and radiance not dullness. So, if Brother Adam had not sinned, he would have lived forever. The Bible emphasizes that God is not interested in short life. One man of

    BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF LONG LIFE Dr. D. K. Olukoya In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedies. People that were expected to be alive are dead. A lot of young people are dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,953 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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     | 4,001 views

    Looking at some of the Myths about homosexuality

    “the Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2” Gladstone Baptist Church – 10/9/06 pm Tonight I want to continue the series I started last week when we began to talk about Homosexuality. If you weren’t here last week, we were confronted with the fact that as Christians, we are often guilty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Eternal Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 6, 2010
     | 4,878 views

    Jesus’ gift to us is an eternal gift that we get to keep for ourselves and pass on to others at the same time.

    This morning I want to ask you to think about your favorite Christmas gift ever. Maybe it was a little red wagon or a shiny new bicycle. Maybe it was an article of clothing or the latest video game. Now let me ask you a question. Where is that gift today? Chances are, we have no idea. Toys become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of People God Uses Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    The 144,000 demonstrate the kind of character than enables God to use us for His purposes.

    I’m going to begin this morning with a quote from a well-known theologian – Charles Schultz. In one of his “Peanuts” comic strips, Charlie Brown is sitting in his bean bag chair in front of the television when his sister Sally enters the room. Sally: “I memorized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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     | 3,056 views

    Let's talk about why our work matters.

    “Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday” Ephesians 6:5-9 OPEN: Every week as I’m preparing for Sunday, I get excited about what I’m studying, and I think to myself, “If only people could get a hold of the principles here - what a difference it would make in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Who You Gonna Serve?"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    What is success or greatness? Is it popularity – how well your name is known? Is it power – how many people you lead or command? Is it prestige – what you own, drive or where you live? We have to look no farther than the lifestyles of the rich and f

    Cornerstone Church January 8/9, 2011 “WHO YOU GONNA SERVE?” John 13:1-17 Dr. Robertson McQuilkin was for many years the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "God Calls To Account" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in Hosea

    “The LORD also has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds. 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. 4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Putting The Marriage Puzzle Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,017 views

    This is the second message in our series "Desperate Households." Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes.

    Introduction This is the second message in our series “Desperate Households.” Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes. To do this, today we’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-24. As I begin, I’m going to ask you to listen carefully. What I’m going to share in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Our World Crumbles Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    When our world crumbles, we need to embrace the new life God gives us.

    On Monday, April 16th, Virginia Tech was rocked by the most murderous rampage on a college campus in our nation’s history. It began in the early morning hours when two students were killed in a dormitory. A short time later thirty more students and faculty were killed across campus. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kissing Jesus

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Many people today are merely "kissing Jesus" instead of loving and serving him.

    I have a thing about names. When I was a young boy, my dad would make my brother and I memorize different things while we were riding in the car from Dallas to Kansas City to visit my grandparents. One of the things he taught was that we were named after all of our uncles, older male cousins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Promises Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,575 views

    God’s good is not our comfortability, but our conformity to Christ.

    The Promises of Predestination Romans 8:28-30 Rev. Brian Bill 8/19/07 www.pontiacbible.org How many of you have memories of swimming in the Humiston Pool? Summer has gone by so fast, hasn’t it? Some have started school already and for others summer ends tomorrow. Ken Fulkerson’s mom Gladys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,247 views

    In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

    TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,163 views

    This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

    Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,018 views

    In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

    Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed