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  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Doing Your Best For God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014
     | 13,835 views

    This sermon is coming from col. 3:23

    Sermon Text: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men Col. 3:23 Key Points: 1. Always give your best at doing whatever you do best. 2. God wants our best in life and nothing less. 3. When we strive to do our best we are pleasing God. We can try to please ...read more

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    Trust God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 3, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,724 views

    This sermon outline will be about trusting God.

    HAVE YOU EVER TRUSTED SOMEONE AND THEY LET YOU DOWN? NEXT QUESTION HAVE YOU EVER TRUSTED GOD. 1. Many times in life we strive to find somebody that we can put our trust in. Sometimes it may be our friends, or maybe even someone we look up to in the community. 2. Now there is nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017
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     | 11,939 views

    The life of prayer

    Prayer! The great need of our day in our church life is more prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 RV. The closing words, "BE SOBER UNTO PRAYER." The word translated "be sober" means to be "calm and collected in spirit." Prayer is of great importance! "That ye may Give Yourselves unto Prayer." 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving And Struggling Together Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 2,456 views

    It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

    Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry James avatar

    The Double Portion

    Contributed by Perry James on Nov 22, 2024
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     | 2,784 views

    There is so much that we can draw from the lives of Elijah and Elisha. I think something that is echoed throughout is how we need to be ready to work for God as Christians. We reap what we sow, and I believe these 2 men lived that out.

    *(I do want to add at the beginning here, I did not read all of the scriptures that are in this, I just like to list my references in my notes so that I can better go over the story with the congregation. I also shortened some of the stories as needed.)* Hello, how is everyone? I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stanley Daniel avatar

    Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
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     | 723 views

    Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

    Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victory In Disguise Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    Closed doors are not signs of "defeat" but rather promises that 1) God has a plan 2) A Purpose and will always accomplish His purpose.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Series “ACCOMPLISHING THE VISION” 1. Part 1 looked at Nehemiah’s vision to rebuild and “the Journey” we will go through.. 2. Part 2 looked at Mary showing us “We Must Offer Our Best” 3. Part 3 looked at that awkward subject of the Tithe asking the question: “Are You Robbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Side Of The Door? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

    Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Special Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,243 views

    God has a special calling for all His children.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For Excellence Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    Paul prays that his readers love might overflowmore and more wit hfull knowledge and insight

    What could you pray for someone who’s new in the faith? What could you pray for someone who’s been a Christian for 50 years? What could you pray for your best friend, or for your husband or wife? What could you pray for those people you’ve never met but who your link missionaries have told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pressing On Towards God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    Why bother with spiritual disciplines? What’s the point? Paul says that he considers all the "things" he did worthless so doesn’t that get us off the hook?? Well...

    For those of you who were on the winter retreat, you will remember that on Saturday night Greg talked about what it means to have a real walk with God and how to continue to grow in our relationships with Him. He expressed that we all needed to be taking in “Daily Nutrition” if we really wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

    Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Pastor's Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

    The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Based On Creation Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

    The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Readjust Your Focus

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    Fulfilling the Great Commission

    Readjust Your Focus Matthew 28:18-20 Just about any one who’s been in church for any length of time can tell you that this passage of Scripture is called the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 simplifies it by Jesus saying, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” And even though we call this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible