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  • William Baeta avatar

    Press On Toward The Goal

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 7, 2007
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    “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Philippians 3:12.

    Luke 9:51-62 Theme: Press on toward the goal Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Phil. 3:12-21; Luke 9:51-62 Man is a spiritual being created in the image and likeness of God. In spiritual union with God he had authority and dominion to rule on earth. When man sinned he died spiritually and could no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Towards Maturity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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    This sermon explores how to live out Christian maturity, imitate Christ, and influence others towards righteousness, by establishing a character deeply rooted in God's truth and love.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together once more in this sacred space, where we can feel the warmth of God's love enveloping us, where we can sense His presence in every breath we take, and where we are reminded of His unchanging faithfulness. We're not here by accident, ...read more

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    Pressing Towards The Goal Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,204 views

    How do you achieve the goal of knowing Christ?

    #24, 9-23-07 Pressing Towards the Goal Introduction; What is your purpose for living? Is it just to survive? Is it just to enjoy your self? Are you just floating aimlessly through life? God has a higher purpose for us! How can we know and achieve that purpose? Text; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning Towards: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
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    Turning towards forgiveness is something we need to do in two dimensions – first, we need to turn vertically towards God and accept His forgiveness offered to us, and second we need to turn horizontally towards each other and choose forgiveness in our rel

    Turning Towards: Forgiveness Ps 103:1-18, Luke 23:34 Lent Series; March 12, 2006 Intro: Imagine starting your week out with a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For each person that wrongs you, you must take a potato and write that person’s name, date and what the wrong was onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Toward Healing

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020
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    Gods will to heal

    Luke 9:51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, Forgiveness is a choice, it is something that we will decide to do when we come to the conclusion that the past doesn’t change, but how we process life right now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    God wants us to grow up in Him

    Ephesians 1:15-23 Moving Toward Maturity Introduction A. One of the most critical situations in Christianity today is its lack of spiritual maturity. The vast majority of believers are babes who demand constant personal attention, are only looking for blessings or are obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands Toward Wives Series

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
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    Our relationships with our spouses and children from a scriptural standpoint!

    BALANCE IN THE HOME Thursday, March 17, 2011 SERIES Lesson # 1 HUSBANDS TOWARD WIVES (Notes From UPCI Teachers manual) Matt 19:3-6 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? 4 And he answered and said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Towards The Day

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,409 views

    He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

    GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Like all good projects, it all began with a vision. The Apostle Paul and his party had been “forbidden by the Holy Ghost” to preach the word in Asia, then tried to go into Bithynia “but the Spirit suffered them not.” Then a man of Macedonia appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Towards A New Creation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    Longing for home.

    TOWARDS A NEW CREATION. 2 Corinthians 5:6-17. Having spoken of the impermanence of the ‘tent’ of this body, and the ‘eternity’ of our dwelling in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1), the Apostle Paul began to mix his metaphors, yearning to be ‘clothed upon’ with ‘our habitation which is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gliding Toward Goodness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,771 views

    Wouldn’t it be great if we were known as people who were “full of goodness”? As we submit to Christ, this will be said of us!

    Gliding Toward Goodness Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/01 Several people have asked us if we had a good vacation. We actually had a very good time. The weather was chilly, but good. The girls swam several times each day, went on a good boat ride, and had a good time playing in the forest. Our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Towards The Goal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,494 views

    Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

    Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Toward God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 24,222 views

    living by faith

    Intro: faith toward God is the second foundational stone listed in Hebrews 6:1-2, after repentance from dead works. Practical definition of faith—believing that what God said He can do, that he can do it. Faith is an actual agreement with God in His abilities to perform His Word. “ Faith isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Struggling Towards Perfection

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025
     | 115 views

    God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it‟s interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to change. People usually do not change spiritually until a great,

    STRUGGLING TOWARDS PERFECTION 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Acts 24:16 God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it's interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Toward Revival

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

    Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions Toward Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,216 views

    By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. When you think of all that Christ has done for you, you’ll want to do your best for Him.

    Opening illustration: The reactions of different people when encountering the awesome presence of God during the ministry time in Toronto, Canada. Let us turn to Mark 1 and see the different reactions people had toward Christ. Introduction: Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational