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  • David Owens avatar

    The Church Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014
     | 7,125 views

    The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

    A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wrestling Match

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015
     | 8,434 views

    Jacob wrestles with an angel. He receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.

    Genesis 32:22-30 “The Wrestling Match” INTRODUCTION It has been a long time since I have attended a wrestling match. I do remember how exhausted the wrestlers looked after six minutes of wrestling. I can’t imagine what an all-night match would be like. I do know what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Up And Win The Race

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,644 views

    Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

    Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Finishing First

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 19,929 views

    Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

    Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Devoted To Teaching Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 402 views

    The early church was devoted to teaching, and we should strive to emulate their dedication by learning and sharing the Scriptures.

    Today, we're going to dive into how the early church kept it real with their faith. They were all in, 100%, no holding back. In Acts 2:42, we see they were all about four things: learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. Sounds a lot like what we do, right? Let's talk about ...read more

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    God’s Children Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022
     | 972 views

    We are God's children. We should strive to become more like Christ.

    God’s Children 1 John 3:1-3 We are God's children. In verse one, it tells who we are. In verse two, it tells who we are becoming. In the rest of chapter, it tells us what we take as we grow... victory, love, and confidence. In verse 1: Our Position: “The sons of God.” • What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,609 views

    As "Privates First Class" in the army of God, we should strive to be all we can be for Christ.

    A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 I. Endures Hardship (v. 3) a. Satan wants to destroy you—physically and/or spiritually (1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31) b. We must stand our ground when Satan attacks (1 Peter 5:9; James 4:7) c. God always provides a way to endure (1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Becoming?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017
     | 9,260 views

    Message explores how the soul of a Christian is developed in preparation for his/her place in God's eternal kingdom. Not every Christian will have the same authority and honor, but will be given the place each is prepared for at the Judgment Seat of Chris

    (Alternate title: The Formation of Your Soul for Eternity) Luke 19:11-27 11-16-14 I want to begin this morning with a rather shocking contrast: two guys in two very different conditions.i Just looking at these two individuals would you say that these two people probably made some very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fruits Of Gods Spirit

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,450 views

    The fruit of our Lord will grow in us as we grow in him.

    FRUITS OF GODS SPIRIT Galatians 5: 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (1) Love is the source of obedience To his word To his spirit To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing The Waters

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 25,364 views

    Each of us needs to strive for more depth in the Lord and more growth in God’s grace.

    Many of us view the New Year as a time of beginning afresh, of setting new goals for ourselves, and making changes in our pattern of living. Some of us begin the New Year by saying to ourselves, as well as others, “I’m going to do things differently this year. I’m going to make some needed changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Teaching Know The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2014
     | 3,001 views

    To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still teaching people to know the LORD? That is never permitted by GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:11 (Amplified Bible) 8:11 And it will nevermore be necessary for each one to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Overview Of Joshua Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Walking in Newness of life? Is it rules, or relationship, list or life, acheiving or receiving? Striving or Ariving?

    Joshua: where the Promise became a Reality A new series at Midway Community Church Nov. 28th 1999 Overview and Introduction: In Romans 5:5-6 we read…’raised to walk in a newness of life’. What does this mean? Does it mean a believer has an improved life? Could it mean this newness of life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,860 views

    We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wake Up And See The Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jul 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,730 views

    Striving to seek revival in my Walk with Christ by walking and living in the light of His word.

    WALKING ABOVE THE ORDINARY (PT III) Wake Up and See the Light EPH 5:8-20 Dr. M Pope INTRO: True, heartfelt, life changing revival is simply this: an understanding that all I know of God and all I can know of myself, I fully grasp that w/o God I can do nothing. MP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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