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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    What A Day

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    You think you had a bad day

    INTRO: Have you ever had a day that was so busy that you wish it would end? I remember when I worked in the accounting field. There were days I would dread what would come once a month (reconcile). That’s where you would find all the mistakes over the previous month. I remember on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor Amos Dele Dada avatar

    My Month Of Sanctification

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 4,339 views

    It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed.

    It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God." Thank God you believe in Christ Jesus, thereafter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Apocalypse Soon Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    End time events ahead, signs of their nearness to occurring, and what we should do now, knowing what we know.

    Series: "Pursuing Answers" Message #9: "Apocalypse Soon" Walk into any bookstore in America, secular or Christian, and you will find rows and rows of books on prophecy, the end times. Turn on the radio or Christian television, and within minutes you’ll be able to hear some radio preacher or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022
     | 2,768 views

    How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

    "Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Has Great Things Ahead--8th Anniversary Message

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2021
     | 20,727 views

    No matter how good or bad our lives have been, God still has greater things ahead for us in the future. We must be open to new experiences to continue to grow in God.

    God Has Great Things Ahead Joshua 1:1-11 Colossians 2:6-10 9/5/2021 Rick Gillespie- Mobley How many of you remember entering into the first grade. Some of us were excited, some of us were scared, some of us didn’t want to leave our parents, some of us were nervous about that bus ride. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Craig Smee avatar

    What If

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    A sermon for seekers asking them what if this christianity thing is true? They have no control over eternity so what do we do?

    INTRO – SERMON CHANGED I am going to do things a little differently this morning in that the message planned for today was on HONOUR THE LORD WITH YOUR WEALTH PROVERBS 3:9,10 The sermon was done and dusted…It was entitled Will You Give God Your Lunch? I kid you not – here it is….. all typed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Do Not Look Back!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    It is a new year. Find the blessings!

    Don’t Look Back! As I get older, I am positive that time is moving faster. I kid people at work that I do not know why we look so forward to the weekend. Saturdays only last about 30 minutes and Sundays about 15 and then we are back at work again. We wish away five days of our life for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Time Has Come Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,991 views

    In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

    INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Mom's Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 9,091 views

    Mothers day message in the faith of the Canaanite women.

    Mom’s of great faith Introduction- Matthew 15:21-28 This is an unusual passage for Mothers Day. Jesus is at the height of His ministry and is confronted by a Mother who claimed that her child was demon-possessed. The disciples are annoyed that this Mom keeps bothering them and crying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,962 views

    God doesn’t play favorites. We are all sinners, no matter how miniscule the sin seems to us. But we are also all loved by God.

    July 4, 1999 James 2:8-13 “Do you play favorites?” Part II Introduction - talk about stages of life that increase freedom (being able to walk, driving, moving out of the house; then we go back into bondage once we get married); Ben, my son, talks about being able to do whatever he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Miller avatar

    Scooby -Doo Series

    Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

    Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Pilgrimage Road Of Faith: What Does It Mean To Walk By Faith? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024
     | 741 views

    This road can only be walked by faith. It can only be walked in deep connection to God through Jesus Christ. We’re going to press toward the goal on this road.

    How do we walk the road of faith? It's completely different than walking as a man of the world. So, we become like toddlers who are unable to walk, and we must learn to walk. How does that work? God walks before us, in front of us, holding our hands, and teaches us to walk by faith. He does ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    One Thing! Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,824 views

    Paul encourages the Philippians to passionately pursue knowing Christ.

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:12-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-20-2023 Mile 9 (Part 1) My first half marathon was in November. First mistake. At the start of the race, it was about 34 degrees. At mile two, it started to rain. Not sleet. Not snow. Cold, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Don't Get Lost Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Falling away from the faith should not be a possibility if the believer puts into practice the principles of goldly living found in the Bible.

    Introduction 1. The American Frontier invited many adventurers to tackle the formative challenges of the West. Mountains, deserts, weather, animals, and the natives always posed a serious threat to the lives and wellbeing of the frontiersman and pioneer. 2. Last week I introduced to you a man by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 36,116 views

    A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

    Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ