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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Perseverance

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,194 views

    In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

    I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,832 views

    This sermon deals the need to live out the Christian life with effectiveness.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 – 8 Title: “Finishing Well” Introduction: Popeye says, “I fight to the finish cause I eat my spinach, I’m Popeye the sailor man.”  We might as well get used to it, our WALK as a Christian is going to be a “Fight to the Finish.”  Paul in writing to young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,299 views

    We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP—Part III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for Jesus had taken second place & lapsed into technique/maintenance. The local church must prevent her relationship with Jesus from lapsing into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

    Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 14,389 views

    A message on Soul Winning

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signs Of A Great Nation

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,612 views

    What will make our nation great once again?

    Signs of a Great Nation Introduction: What makes a nation great? Some would say a booming economy. Some would say a great government. Some would say a strong military. However, I want us to see today three things in the word of God that I believe make a nation great. I. A Great Nation Is A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is This Man Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    This is the first of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at the world’s perceptionof Jesus.

    Intro.: In the summer of 1997 I was introduced to eight pictures of Jesus Christ. 1. It was part of the journey that brought me here – I was spending the biggest part of my summer serving as a chaplain at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute – a state mental hospital. 2. Mornings were spent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 9: Faith's Realization

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,026 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:1-8 1. How long ago had God promised Abraham a son? Twenty-five years. "Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed out of Haran" (12:4). 2. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born? One hundred years old. "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rotten Tomatoes & Sour Lemons

    Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Giving the best we got to God

    Text: Genesis 4:3-5 (NIV) 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord.4 But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering1 he did not look ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Weak And Strong Christians.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    There is a time you can be right and altogether wrong.

    Weak and strong Christians. Rom. 14. 10/19/03 This morning I have a situation and I really need your help. I know that you have just been waiting for this moment and eager to help me. Because without your help this message will not be relevant at all. Because, you see, there is a time you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Of Impact

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 67,736 views

    mother’s day

    Intro: over the last number of years there have been many powerful women in this world. Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Walters to name a few. All of these have had a powerful voice in this world. Today, we honor mothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relentless: Playing To Win

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    Michael Jordan said: “I play to win. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.” How does this philosophy apply to our Christian lives?

    RELENTLESS - PLAYING TO WIN (Consumed Youth Conference in Courtenay, BC) INTRO TO SPEAKER: Director of the Revolution Master’s Commission, youth pastor for the past 14 years, married with 4 children. ILLUSTRATION: How many of you have heard of Michael Jordan? · He led his team to 6 NBA ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grace, The Helper

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    When life deals blows that seem too much to bare, God will pour in His amazing grace.

    Grace The Helper Heb 4:16 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. The throne is where mercy and pardon is dispensed, but it is also where all grace comes from. Grace- An excellence or a power granted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Rainbows

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 19,389 views

    The rainbows that God has placed in our spiritual clouds give us comfort and strength now and confidence in the future.

    GOD’S RAINBOWS "The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth." Genesis 9:16. It is hard for me to believe that it has been nearly fifty years ago that I had the privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 55,256 views

    UNLEASHING GOD’S POWER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH ACTS 12:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A PRAYING CHURCH IS A POWERFUL CHURCH, AND A POWERFUL CHURCH IS A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH, AND A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH IS A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, AND A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH IS PREGNANT WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE SHOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

    PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist