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  • Brian Vickers avatar

    Managing The Pace Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 11, 2007
     | 3,905 views

    A sermon about building spiritual "down-time" into our lives.

    Managing the Pace of Life Luke 5:12-16 Think of the person you’ve know who did the most, accomplished the most on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. One of the busiest and most efficient people I’ve ever known is Lisa Smith, our church secretary. She hits the ground running on Mondays and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are Those Idols Made Of?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 16, 2011
     | 7,290 views

    Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains and uses some strong language to describe the false gods and idolatry of God

    In Ezekiel chapter 6, Ezekiel’s dramatic visual aids are lessened. Except for his facing the mountains of Israel in a symbolic fashion, this text is pretty much proclamation of God’s message without much dramatization. The message, however, remains strong and powerful. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Taking One For The Team

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 9, 2011
     | 4,102 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding Paul did all things to the glory of Christ, but he explains that the reason that he gives up rights and lives the way that he does is “that he might win some.”

    Text: 1 Cor 9:1-23, Title: Taking One for the Team, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/8/11, AM A. Opening illustration: A teacher asked a boy this question: “Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you—your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get?” “A sixth,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Abiodun Adeniyi avatar

    Building A Christian Home In A Worldly Environment

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,475 views

    The Difficulty of Raising family in the present world.

    Building a Christian Home in a Worldly Environment The world is such a delicate place to live for the Christian that is heavenly minded because the things that are in the world as the scripture describes it are: the lust of the flesh the lust of the eyes. Most of the things around here that make ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Building Smart Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
     | 4,691 views

    2 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to make sure that we are building wisely.

    Building Smart February 25, 2007 Nehemiah – Cupbearer to the King Begin with the Goal in Mind 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

    Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Victory Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,338 views

    The devil is a real enemy, but we can have real victory over him by understanding who he is and fighting him strong in our faith.

    VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY THEME: Christians must never forget that we are travelers in a land that is currently under the influence and power of Satan. Satan is about the business of attacking Christians with a well-prepared, intentional, and strategic plan to keep us from living a life which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 6,430 views

    The story of David appointing Solomon to the Throne of Israel was not without its own “political games.” Solomon. The third king of Israel demonstrates wisdom. our own nation needs leaders with wisdom

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Wisdom of Solomon” Our nation is in the whirlwind season of politics. Hillary’s Clinton’s campaign is always “restarting”. Her emails are in the news every day. On Thursday the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Luxury Once Tasted

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 3,291 views

    Let's talk about what's truly necessary for success this fall

    A. Opening illustration: Wal-Mart. Needs vs. Wants. Yard sale, some things that you thought you needed? B. Background to passage: Asa demonstrates how his kingdom/God’s people grew over his 41-year reign. He was the third king after Solomon to reign. He was the first king of Judah that walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

    CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Kairos.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,728 views

    Go ahead follow Kairos; Go ahead follow God. Let the wind of God blow, Encourage the fire of God to burn, Lift up your life (body) and offer it to God.

    The Holy Spirit And Kairos. Numbers 9:15-18NKJV Are you willing to keep your eyes and the motives of your heart upon the perfect Guide? The children of Israel had finally left Egypt, with over 400 years of bondage. However, upon Israel’s departure, Egypt hadn’t left Israel’s heart. God has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Blood, Oil, Ear Lobes, Thumbs And Toes! What Do They Have In Common?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,503 views

    I have heard many sermons on the Ten Lepers but none on the ceremony of cleansing defined in the Law of Moses! What an amazing ceremony it is and this sermon only touches on a few of the points. What a well of truth is in the OT as it points to Jesus!

    Luke 17:11-19 NIV (Have congregation read from their Bibles with you) “And it happened that while traveling toward Jerusalem, [Jesus] was passing through the region between Samaria and Galilee. And as He was entering into a certain village, ten men met Him - lepers, who stood at a distance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Authorities Distinguished Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,478 views

    The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

    LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Owl #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021
     | 1,707 views

    The diaspora means the smaller the tribe, the easier it is to penetrate the power structures of the world.

    <The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Jacob Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 693 views

    Jacob’s life is a powerful example of how God’s grace can turn a flawed person into a chosen vessel.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JACOB (ISRAEL) – FATHER OF THE TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:28 "And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God