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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    Focusing on eternity rather than earthly priorities.

    Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-24 June 12, 2005 Introduction It’s been said that Jesus speaks more about money than he spoke about heaven and hell. I haven’t done an exhaustive count, and so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is unmistakably clear: Jesus addresses money and he makes no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Secret Of Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    A practical application of the 10th commandment, "You shall not covet," encouraging people to replace the wrong desire for their neighbor’s stuff with the right desire for one’s mate and God’s Word.

    Secret of Satisfaction (Exodus 20:17) If Danny Simpson had known more about guns, he might not have needed to rob a bank. But in 1990, in Ottawa, Canada, this 24-year-old went to jail, and his gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dare To Believe...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,071 views

    No matter what your need is... there's no length that God is not willing to go to...to not only meet, but exceed far beyond your wildest expectations if you are willing to dare to believe He can do what He says He can do....

    Dare to Believe Illus. By John Raulerson A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Biblical Paradoxes...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 7, 2014
     | 3,194 views

    To draw valuable lessons from Biblical Paradoxes...

    BIBLICAL PARADOXES Before focusing upon the Biblical paradoxes, let’s focus upon what the Oxford Dictionary has to say about the word “Paradox”. Well it defines the same as “a seemingly absurd or contradictory ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,897 views

    David reflected God’s own heart as He faithfully tended his sheep, as well as when he later was the shepherd king over Judah and Israel. We need a shepherd’s heart to help us care for the people God brings into our lives.

    THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD INTRO: Have you ever thought about what David’s life must have been like as a shepherd? He did not show up for work at 9 am. and go home at 5. He actually lived out in the fields or hills with the sheep. My understanding is that they did not do this year round ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bad Breath Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
     | 5,351 views

    These proverbs warn of and against those who plan and speak trouble.

    Introduction We have had proverbs about sweet talking. Now they turn to bad breath. Text 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. With apologies to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, let me read (not sing!) a famous song that this proverb sets ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sex And Discretion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

    Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Live As You Are Called Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,932 views

    In our lesson today, Paul teaches that Christians should retain the place in life assigned to them by the Lord.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Live As You Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do I Have To Read, The Instruction Manual?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,703 views

    Why is it, that no one wants to read the directions, or the owners manual, or the loan document papers, or most anything? I mean after all, isn’t the main purpose of those types of things, to get you familiar with....

    “Do I Have Too,” Read The Instruction Manual? Many a time, someone has tried to put something together and muttered those exact words. Its generally a man thing, after all we have been doing things around the house forever and a day. I think every man has a little bit of a Macgyver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Go? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019
     | 4,869 views

    It is important that we share your faith because God controls our resources, relationships and reactions.

    WHY DO WE GO? In the Spring of 1940, Hitler’s panzer divisions were mopping up French troops and preparing for a siege of Great Britain. The Dutch had already surrendered, as had the Belgians. The British Army foundered on the coast of France in the channel port of Dunkirk. Nearly 350,000 young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,265 views

    Does the prize you win worth the price you pay?

    The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 Does the prize you win worth the price you pay? To truly follow Jesus Christ, we must consider the cost and put Him above everything else. Salvation is both absolutely free and yet it costs you your very life. You receive it freely as a gift from the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Is Standing In Front Of You? Potential

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022
     | 3,335 views

    This sermon is about the potential God sees in us when God created us and the potential Christ sees in us when He calls us. Jesus has a plan for all of his children.

    Who is Standing In Front Of You? Potential! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 What do you see when you look at another person? How do you sum them up? When the prophet Samuel went to choose a new king for Israel, he assumed that the new king ought to look like the old king. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Christ Calls His Disciples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 16, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 313 views

    Series on Matthew

    Title: “The King’s Ministry: Calling Disciples” Script: Mt. 4:12-18 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-18-26 Intro: Discipleship is predicated upon an active relationship with Jesus Christ. Relation to Christ activates and empowers the whole of life when men/women choose to act. Without action ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lydia's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,210 views

    To establish that Lydia’s obedience to the gospel followed the same “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. She attended to the words spoken by Paul and Silas, believed in the Lord, and was baptized with her entire household.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lydia’s Hearkening unto Paul 2. Lydia’s Faithfulness to the Lord 3. Lydia’s Baptism into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Lydia’s Conversion.” What will be abundantly clear is that her “obedience to the gospel;” followed the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Kingdom Waited

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

    "When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God