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  • Peter Walters avatar

    Here's How To Use Your Suffering

    Contributed by Peter Walters on Apr 21, 2015
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    Don't waste your suffering - Use It to grow, comfort others and let your light shine.

    On twitter a Pastor posted: "Two Sundays ago I preached on sickness. Since then half my congregation has fallen ill. Sunday I preach on sadness. Consider yourself warned." I tweeted back: "I preached on suffering and my car broke down and my wife has been in emerg twice. I gonna preach on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008
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    Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

    Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020
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    Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Sanders avatar

    Christian Response To Sin

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 8, 2011
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    As Christian we have wasted to much time in our sin. The very thing that our Savior died for.

    Christian Response to Sin 1 Peter 4:1 - 3 (NKJV) 1Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Tears Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014
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    "They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

    - Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Days Are Limited

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 19, 2011
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    We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things.

    My Days Are Limited September 18, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:13-17 Supplemental Passage: So teach us to number our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Useful Or Useless? Your Choice! Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
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    This message focuses on the wasted life of Judas and describes how we can make a difference in the lives of other people.

    The Power of a Changed Life Useful or Useless? Your Choice! Acts 3:1-10 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 3:1-10. We come today to the 5th message in this preaching series titled The Power of Changed Life. Acts 3:1-10 One of the men God used in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. He was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Full Of Good Works

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
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    Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

    A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
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    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
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    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
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    All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    To The Young And The Old Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024
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     | 2,286 views

    Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

    To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Breakthrough Is Coming. PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
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    The sermon's main point is that waiting on the Lord is not wasted time, but a period of growth and preparation, with the promise of renewed strength and anticipated breakthrough.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dig into a promise that many of us know and love, but never really take the time to digest fully. We will explore Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Making Hay While The Sun Shines

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 12,182 views

    This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

    April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist