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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Real Purpose” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    We need to be sure we avoid being distracted from setting our hearts on developing a growing love relationship with God.

    In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes our love relationship with God. He uses the word “Father” 11 times, showing the importance of that relationship. Our relationship to the Father as His children is a most remarkable and incredible relationship. “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Door Is Narrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

    HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Achieve In Life?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives.

    How Too Achieve in Life? Thesis: A person who will become or is an achiever is one who is interdependent on others and understands what habits must be dominant in their lives. Introduction: We have a lot of people today writing books telling people how to become successful. The American dream is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Day

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,730 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

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017
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    This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

    MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Great Things Ahead--8th Anniversary Message

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2021
     | 21,109 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

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    Going To The Next Level - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,007 views

    This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Ambition Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Ambition is bad, right?...not necessarily.

    The Power of Ambition “Uncharted” Week 2 September 19, 2004 Drama: “Make it Happen” You could sum up every over-the-top success seminar you’ve ever attended in a single word: • “AMBITION” We’re not exactly lacking for social icons who EMBODY that word, are we? IMAG 01 – Donald ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going To The Next Level - 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,927 views

    The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Recipients Of Revival” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2011
     | 6,158 views

    When do the people of God need revival?

    “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Today we begin a series of messages based on 2 Chronicle 7:14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,722 views

    This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Be Blessed Part Iv: Confession Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 28, 2013
     | 3,718 views

    Confession is essential for happiness, peace of mind and to defeat sin in our lives!

    How to Be Blessed Part Four Our theme of obtaining God’s blessing continues this morning as we continue to remind ourselves that the Bible is a book about getting blessed. . For the purposes of our study, our personal definition of being blessed is threefold: 1) To be especially happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Half A Cure Just Isn't Going To Cut It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    A sermon about maturing in Christ.

    Mark 8:22-26 “Half a Cure Just Isn’t Going to Cut It” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge.umc.com This cure is unusual in that instead of it being instantaneous, it is marked by stages. Usually Jesus’ miracles ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    One Month To Live- Letting Go To Grow Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,007 views

    If you are to grow you have to be willing to let go of the former to grasp the present.

    One Month to Live- Letting Go to Grow Philippians 3:10-14NLT I heard a story about a mountain climber, while hiking on the edge of the mountain, he fell. On his way down, he reached out and grabbed hold of a tree limb that was growing out of the side of the cliff. While hanging there he looked ...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
     | 7,366 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