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  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Job 1

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    This sermon over views Job 1, Job is tested by Satan.

    In the society today we can find ourseleves striving to become rich here on earth. Many times we become so focus on become rich that we seem to forget about God. We tend to forget about God because we become more focus on getting rich, and keeping up with the Jones' for example. I have come to ...read more

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    I Beat My Body!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,404 views

    Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

    I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Beat My Body Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2013
     | 5,266 views

    Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

    I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Name For Ourselves

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,411 views

    It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

    Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Efrain Perez on Oct 9, 2011
     | 5,612 views

    On that day the King of kings & the Lord of lords, the righteous Judge will award us the crown of righteousness. You can stack up all the awards & all the ceremonies in this world, none can compare to the Father's house. Well done good & faithful servant.

    Running the race Striving for the Prize 1Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. • In order to get in a race we need to prepare, use an example of a runner • Races are challenging, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Against Thousand!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,191 views

    Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

    One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards the black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. Nelson ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 5, 2013
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    First sermon in a series of stress and anxiety.

    The Stress Storms of Life: Today we will begin a series on stress and how to reduce it from our lives. First, it needs to be understood that stress and anxiety are synonymous term – meaning they can be used interchangeably. The Bible teaches that stress/anxiety is a choice – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Grateful Living Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

    “Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13

    Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship In A Fish

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 4,123 views

    Testing

    Jonah 2:1-10 FELLOWSHIP IN A FISH I. JONAH’S CRY FOR HELP. A. The Place Of Jonah’s Cry (1-2) - "Then Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In The Midst Of Chaos - Be Still

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
     | 12,503 views

    Encouragement found in God's Word to just Be Still in the midst of all the chaos in the world today

    Intro Events happening in the world; terrorism (foreign & domestic) (Virginia/North Carolina) We are a nation that is coming to a climax of division Could have a second civil war? Could be on brink of WW3? Many get worked up…even me at times But then God! As I read this passage He is telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephanas

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2016
     | 3,757 views

    Staying steady for God is all about ‘sound knowledge’ of who God is rather than emotional excitement.

    Stephanas! 1 Corinthians 16:15”Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),” So much that surrounds us is so transitory, fleeting and short lived, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

    Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

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    A Shortened Time, A Passing World

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

    A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Short Ordination Of Ministers

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 7,292 views

    ordination

    Ordination of Ministers Ask Candidate to rise and come before the Altar Scripture: Isa 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" 1 Tim 4:1 The Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal