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  • Jeff krist avatar

    Is There A Scrooge In You?

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

    Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pressing On To The Goal Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Oct 22, 2011
     | 6,357 views

    A sermon about perseverance and the trials we endure.

    As we get started today, I wanted to speak about finishing the race. Not so much about the end, but about the trials and issues we all have on the way. I will be spending a lot of time in Philippians chapter 3 if you’d like to follow along in your Bibles. We heard a few minutes ago about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    “you Have A Mission” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    Understanding your purpose for living as a follower of Christ.

    “You Have a Mission” Introduction: I want to introduce a new series to you today “Explosion & Multiplication”. As an introductory message for this series we will deal with the three greatest questions in life: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Resolutions That Last

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 732 ratings
     | 64,866 views

    Since resolutions make us consider the future, the best New Year’s resolutions are the ones we’ll enjoy throughout eternity.

    December 28, 1997 INTRODUCTION A. You did it! You made it through another year. In a few days 1997 will be history. And a new year is right around the corner. A year full of possibility and opportunity. 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. 8760 hours. 525, 600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of "Do-Overs" (Living In An Etch-A-Sketch Culture)

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    This is a sermon about the fact that God provides a way to ’start-over’ (powerpoint slides available upon request)

    The Joy of “Do-Overs” Preached 01-18-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    New Year, Old Life Series

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,852 views

    I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION: A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also include articles by experts predicting what they expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Change U - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 5,152 views

    This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

    There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing On Toward The Goal In 2024

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jul 27, 2024
     | 1,755 views

    The apostle Paul was very goal oriented. He had witnessed the original Olympic races in Greece. He was no Olympic athlete, but neither are we! Yet, he wrote to the Philippians as a spiritual athlete running a race: But one thing I do...

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church July 28, 2024.Lake Service and Main Campus David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Valentine's Day 2024

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 1,262 views

    A Valentine's Day message

    INTRODUCTION: WELL, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY SUNDAY, AS TODAY IS THE SUNDAY BEFORE VALENTINE’S DAY. OH, AND DON’T BE TOO QUICK TO RUN OFF AS WE HAVE A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU ALL AS A REMEMBRANCE OF SPENDING VALENTINE’S SUNDAY HERE AT BETHANY. VALENTINE’S DAY, ALSO KNOWN AS SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY, HAS AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Goal Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

    A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Suit Up Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,886 views

    We're fighting an enemy we can't see... but then we can't see Covid either. World rulers have geared up to fight Covid and will not be satisfied until that enemy is defeated. Are we as committed to defeating our enemy?

    OPEN: It was an early morning in Los Angeles, CA several years ago. A motorcycle policeman named Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speeding through a stop sign, and he turned on his siren and gave chase. When the pickup pulled over, and Vernon approached the driver’s side door to ask for ID. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message 5 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 – Walk To Please God And The Rapture Teaching – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,288 views

    Paul urges the believers to live correctly for the Lord and gives some practical points. Because a few had died, Paul comforts the church with the truth of the Rapture, a teaching sadly neglected by most. It is the glorious hope.

    MESSAGE 5 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 – WALK TO PLEASE GOD AND THE RAPTURE TEACHING – PART 2 We will continue in this chapter and will consider the second Part. Paul has been speaking to these believers about living in persecution and how their lives should be lived. Earlier in the book he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Principles Of Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,879 views

    Some principles of the Kingdom of God.

    THE PRINCIPLES OF SOWING AND REAPING *Psalm 126:5,6 ?Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.? God has a PLAN for you to increase. I.Four Anologies of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012
     | 4,831 views

    What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

    What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Finding Your Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,944 views

    What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

    1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic