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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Obtuse

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,343 views

    Seeing, hearing, and knowing God’s will is quite different from doing what God wants. For doing what God wants will often cost us something that we might not be willing to pay.

    John 6: 35, 41 – 51 / Obtuse Intro: A conscientious wife tried hard to please her critical husband, but failed regularly. Jack was especially disagreeable at breakfast. If Jill prepared scrambled eggs, he wanted poached; if she poached eggs, he wanted scrambled. One morning Jill poached one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be A Pencil In God's Hand

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,483 views

    The pencil may not be worth much until it falls into the right hands. The pencil in the hand of a poet? An artist? Allow yourself to be a pencil in the hand of God.

    BE A PENNCIL IN THE HAND OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; I. HEADS YOU WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE... IT ALL DEPENDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Serve

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,771 views

    Some people serve for show and others serve from the heart.

    Jesus said to His disciples, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Strategic Goals Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    What are we striving for when we do battle for Christ?

    The Strategic Goals of Spiritual Warfare What is the mission? That question is one of the most important ones we ask as we work on any challenge or project. When we take up the challenge of Spiritual Warfare, we need to understand our mission, our strategic goals. Knowing our mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Model Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    The emphasis in this textprovides a model for the what the church should strive to become.

    “The MODEL Church” Thus far we have studies 6 churches with one remaining; all exhibiting various problems. This evening we will continue to look at what I call the MODEL church. Looking at the churches on the surface; we would have not seen what our Lord saw in each. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Adjuster Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 5,834 views

    True followers of Jesus strive to live out the attitude of Jesus.

    The Attitude Adjuster Text: Phil. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When Melissa was about 5 years old and Daniel was 3 we went on a vacation to South Dakota. While we were there we stopped at a gift shop and one of the things we purchased was a paddle made of cedar. Written on this paddle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dwelling In Christ

    Contributed by Chris Horne on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Being in Christ is more than being saved. It is consistanly walking, living and dwelling in the light of Christ.

    I want to talk about what it is to be "In Christ" tonight... What does the Bible means when they use the term “In Christ”? The Bible uses this term over 50 times in the New Testament. And if you actually study the phrase out you will find that “In Christ” is an actual place. The Bible talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness.

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,836 views

    Growing downward to grow upward into Christ.

    The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness Reading: 2 Corinthians 7v1; 9-11 I can remember well when I was a little boy,…that my parents used to measure my growth on the wall in our kitchen. Every now and then we three children used to line up against the wall,…and our measurement would be taken to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Importance Of Unity” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2014
     | 11,252 views

    Unity is so important that those within the church must strive to maintain it.

    Today we are starting a series that will be based on this passage in Ephesians. We are going to think together about unity in the church and what binds us together. Paul says that unity is so important, that we are to pursue it “making every effort.” (READ TEXT) In his book The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    How great it is to live in Jesus in unity, and therefore strive to keep it!

    Title: Spiritual Unity Text: Philippians 2:1 Introduction: What is the greatest thing you can think of about this congregation of God’s people. ‒ We are a caring people toward the sick and hurting. ‒ We have a great care for young people and old alike. ∙ Right now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Handle Haters”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,704 views

    Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

    Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,322 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 8,978 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Become A Super Saint"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 3, 2007
     | 2,170 views

    Every Christian should strive to be a "Super Saint" and pray "Super Size Me, God!"

    “How to Become a Super Saint” October 7, 2007 If I were to ask you if you were a saint, most of you would probably say no. The reason is because the popular definition of that word is someone who is perfect or almost perfect. We think of saints in the catholic sense of someone like “Saint John” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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