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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    The Hard Stuff

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 13, 2014
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    Jesus tells us that much is required if we are to be true followers.

    The Hard Stuff Luke 14: 25-27 Intro: The Bridger National Wilderness is located in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming. This 428,000 plus wilderness area has everything for hardened outdoors people. Over 600 miles of hiking trails going from lower elevations to higher where you can find glaciers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022
     | 3,505 views

    We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

    The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jung Lee avatar

    Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024
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    Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

    Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of His Presence

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005
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    To live our lives in the presence of the Lord is sure sign of Christian maturity.

    THE ESSENCE OF HIS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: PS 16:11 – READ LUKEWARM – I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU BUT I AM JUST NOT EXCITED ABOUT YOU. WE CAN STAND BEFORE GOD AND NOT BE IN HIS PRESENCE. PS 103:3 – READ CHRISTIAN MATURITY – WHEN WE GET TO THE POINT OF HUNGERING AND THIRSTING AFTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (1of 5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022
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    Make no mistake about it; some folks lives are more exciting than others. But many live a less exciting life than others. In fact, some people call our age the “Boredom Boom!”

    This boredom has driven some people: • To quit their jobs • To quit their marriages • To quit their churches • To turn to drugs and alcohol • To run away from home • To experiment with homosexuality When some people have been exposed to every kind of evil there is, they then ask, “IS THERE ANYTHING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Worthy Race Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018
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    If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

    It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    New Year’s Wish!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009
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     | 8,871 views

    We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

    Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pearl Mystery

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 6,135 views

    A treasure of supreme value. What is the mysterious secret to the value of this pearl? Let us see what is so special about a pearl.

    Pearl Mystery Matthew 13:45,46 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (KJV) 45 También el reino de los cielos es semejante a un mercader que busca buenas perlas; (RVG04) 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Freedom From Comparison Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2021
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     | 5,501 views

    In this message we will discover how to find freedom from the deadly toxin of comparison.

    Finding Freedom From COMPARISON It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Work And Rest Finding A Balance

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

    Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    Freedom Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

    Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    "I Played The Fool, " Saul's Epitaph Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Instead of being like King Saul, whose life ended with disappointment, we can be like King David, whose life was characterized by hope, even when death was near.

    J Sidlow Baxter’s book, Mark These Men, tells us he thinks a man plays the fool when he: Neglects his godly friends; Goes on enterprises for God before God sends him; Disobeys God; Tries to cover disobedience with religious sounding excuses; Allows jealousy or hatred to master him; Knowingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • dotun jegede avatar

    Professional Christians Readiness And Preparation For The Coming Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,815 views

    As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane.

    As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane. The constant soberness, watchfulness and carefulness have been usurped by the deliberate chase for money, more money, more fame, power, entertainments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Faithing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 447 ratings
     | 104,478 views

    Have you ever wondered about faith, doubted that you had it, or wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, few things are more important

    Have you ever wondered about faith, ..... doubted that you had it, ......wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, ..... few things ...... are more important. (Pause) One day, a young disciple of Christ desiring to fully receive all that God had for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Life On Mission - Connect

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2021
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    Have you seen the Lord, have you truly seen the Lord? Are you connected to the Lord Are you willing to count the cost to follow Him? Are You willing to keep your eye on the prize? Not on the prize of heaven, but on the prize of the one who sacrificed himself for you.

    Beloved as many of you are aware, ... we have recently started a Lenten series addressing a Life on Mission. And the first portion of a Life on Mission is connectedness. Connecting with our fellow man ... Connecting with those that God ... has placed in our life. To be a person of Grace ... to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican