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  • David Wilson avatar

    Not Losing Heart

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,714 views

    Paul focuses on his ministry, in spite of the problems he was experiencing

    II Corinthians 4 1) In this chapter, Paul describes the reasons he did not lose heart. I. REMEMBER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The apostle Paul was a man who understood and fulfilled his responsibility in life. He said, "We have this ministry." Paul considered his job of preaching the gospel an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carbon, Oxygen, And Hydrogen Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,424 views

    1 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message is focused on the basics of spiritual life - faith, love, and hope. These are the elements which transform lives if they are focused on Jesus.

    Life 101 Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sunday, September 24 The Building Blocks of Physical Life Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen The building blocks of our physical bodies and the life that they sustain are three simple elements. Without these three elements there would be no life on earth. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lust: Just A Second Rate Playmate Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself

    Title: Just a second rate playmate Text: 1 Cor 13:3-6 MP: While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself FCF: We all want to be loved, and we have been. Outline: 1. Malcolm Muggeridge & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation – Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,062 views

    First in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the basics of our faith. This message focuses on Salvation. Also makes a great salvation message for non-believers

    INTRODUCTION: Deception is out of control in the world. The George Barna Group has uncovered some of the ways people in America are being deceived today.  59% do not believe in Satan  51% believe praying to dead saints is beneficial  35% believe you can communicate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    12 Steps To Recovery Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2008
     | 5,554 views

    Step 9 focuses on our actually making amends to those we have harmed through our addictions. This message also focuses on reconciliation.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 9 Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24; Genesis 33:1-4; Luke 19-8-9 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2021
     | 3,209 views

    God is great in this Scripture, because: 1. He brings good things out of bad things (vs. 11-12). 2. He seeks to save all people (vs. 11-15). 3. He focuses on our faith in Him (vs. 16-21).

    The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 4 The Book of Romans Romans 11:11-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 25, 2016 (Revised June 2, 2021) BACKGROUND: *In Romans 9-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to discuss the Jewish nation, and the big question was: If salvation is by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

    BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,618 views

    This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Couldn't Be More Thankful

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,493 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on God’s kindness in Jesus Christ.

    - Stacey and I will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary this Friday. It seems like just 5 years ago we got married. Like most people, we got married on a Saturday. It happened to be the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Following our honeymoon, we made our way to Kansas to spend the holidays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Game Day - Pt. 3 - Play Book Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 5,170 views

    The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

    Play Book I. Introduction Everyone who has practiced and prepared is in the game. The draft secured the needed components so perceived weaknesses have been eliminated. The crowd rises in anticipation. The whistle blows and the clock starts to tick. It is game day. The game has started. You can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Aim High

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    A call to bravely answer God’s call on our lives

    Aim High and Be All You Can Be because It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure! Judges 6:11-23 Introduction: Marine recruiter story. “There are probably only 2 or 3 of you in this room who are good enough to be Marines. You know who you are. I’ll see you after this.” I. God’s Call A. Gideon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross And The Towel

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    An inductive sermon focusing people on the humility and servanthood of Jesus at the Cross.

    THE CROSS AND THE TOWEL JOHN 13:1-12 Today is the day when we really begin to celebrate the Easter Season. Today is Palm Sunday in which Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people cut palm branches and hailed and praised Jesus as He entered the city. The week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,440 views

    A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Cleary avatar

    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,836 views

    A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

    "Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    He Will Never Leave Me Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 15, 2013
     | 9,835 views

    Today many fathers have children that they have abandoned due to divorce or other situations. We always talk about the fathers who left; however, we don't celebrate the fathers who stayed. They stayed in spite of the situation they were facng.

    The biggest crisis we have today is that children are not being raised by Fathers. Globally, one-quarter to one-third of all families are headed by single mothers. The United States has the highest. Where are the fathers? Due to this trend, I believe we have many boys and girls growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational