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  • John Putty avatar

    I'm Pressing On

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,474 views

    A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

    I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mission Sunday 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 9,892 views

    Missions opportunities are all around us local, regional, national and international. Is God calling you to a mission field of some kind. Be open to His call and let the love of Jesus fuel your faith to serve.

    Mission Sunday 2017 1 Peter 1:17-23 "Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,272 views

    It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    A Portrait Of Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,983 views

    We must learn to take God at His Word and go forward with the task that He has laid on our heart.....even though we see no way in which we can go forward.

    According to our passage, John says that this healing of the nobleman’s son was the second sign of Jesus. It was further testimony to the fact that Jesus was the Son of God. It is quite obvious that Jesus is the star of the story. But, I want you to look with me tonight... not at the star of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,632 views

    The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

    Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    So What Is Your Goal?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,406 views

    Commit to "Make A Change For the Better" by 1- Working Out Your Salvation, 2- Move Forward at All Times, and 3- Run Well For Christ!

    INTRODUCTION ILL.: An elderly gentleman moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents including one lady he was especially attracted to, & she was attracted to him, also. So they spent a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ingredients Of A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 81,603 views

    Three specific ingredients necessary for a life of faith, drawn from the life of Abraham as recorded in Hebrews 11.

    A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 2 “The Ingredients of a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11:8 – 19 Have you ever stopped to think about how you get God’s approval in life? Can you gain God approval by being religious? No. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Warden avatar

    The Gospel According To Luke Series

    Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 122 ratings
     | 36,871 views

    How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

    How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    If Children, Then Heirs

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,776 views

    Because Christians are children of God, we have an inheritance to look forward to.

    Introduction: The story is told of a young man who was in a movie theater. As the lights dimmed, and he was loaded down with popcorn, cokes and candy, he began to pace up and down the aisle, scanning all the darkened rows. It was obvious he was looking for the people with whom he had come. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Flack avatar

    New Direction

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

    Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Al Hood avatar

    How Far Will You Go?

    Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    The children are ready to go into the land of Canaan. Are you ready to go forward for God?

    HOW FAR WILL YOU GO??? SCRIPTURE: DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4... INTRODUCTION: * This is the last chapter in Deuteronomy - the end of Moses’ life. * Moses was allowed to see the Promised Land, but not to enter it. * It is a picture of the Christian and our churches. * Q - How far will you go? I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Building Bridges Of Relationships

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    Living in the 21st Century requires relationship building if the church is to advance forward.

    The church of the 21st Century has a mandate to nurture relationships with one another. With all the discouragement in the world, there is a growing need for affirmation in our lives. How many of you have had someone to believe in your dreams, to believe in your hopes and aspirations? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

    Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Communion

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,906 views

    This is a good communion service outline; Look within, Look back and to look forward.

    COMMUNION I. LOOK WITHIN ( Matthew 26: 21-25 ) And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist