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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,357 views

    We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

    Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Victory

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2023
     | 2,369 views

    Romans 8:1 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves. 

    Introduction Romans 8:1 NIV Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves.  Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025
     | 399 views

    That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

    Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Requires Gathering The Resources Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Sermon 3 of 4 on Building a great church. How did it happen that in the course of building a place of worship that the people were giving so much that it was becoming a distraction to the actual work and Moses had to tell them to stop?

    Building A Great Church Requires that You Gather the Resources Exodus 36:1-6 The LORD has given to Bezalel, Oholiab, and others the skills needed for building a place of worship, and they will follow the LORD’s instructions. Then Moses brought together these workers who were eager to work, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Lowly King Of Kings Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,555 views

    When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

    Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Getting Closer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at some events that must take place before the tribulation occurs.

    Sunday Evening April 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#2] WE ARE GETTING CLOSER Isaiah 35 Introduction: 1. A couple of weeks ago, in the first sermon of this series, we looked at signs of Jesus’ coming. This evening, I want us to identify some events that must take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Voyage Of Faith

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 16,635 views

    Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

    November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Search For Significance At Work/School Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 12, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,524 views

    I talk about how God wants us to see our places of employment (or school) as opportunities to make a difference.

    Search for Significance at Work/School Intro: Did you know that in a recent survey it was found that 65% of American workers are unhappy with their jobs? There are a lot of factors leading to unsatisfaction with their jobs. But if you are looking for a little excitement in a new career how many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Terrible Trumpets (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the 5th Trumpet Judgment, places, and personalities in Revelation 9.

    Sunday Evening, May 26, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#9] TERRIBLE TRUMPETS (Part 2) Revelation 9:1-12 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday evening we studied the first four Trumpet Judgments. Let me remind you that although those four judgments were terrible that the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,668 views

    Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

    Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Not Limited By My Limiataions.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,279 views

    This sermon deals with going beyond the limitations others seek to place on us to the point of reaching God’s calling for our lives.

    Not Limited By My Limitations 7/14/96 ECU 3:1-8 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 When we look at the success and lives of others, we may sometimes cry out in envy, that’s not fair. Why doesn’t that happen to me? Why can’t I have it like that. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Reasons That Jesus Came To Earth

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 260 ratings
     | 59,906 views

    This sermon looks at the 5 places in Matthew where Jesus specifically said, "I came. . ." and explores those reasons for His mission.

    WHAT WAS JESUS’ MISSION ON EARTH? A: “Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He understood that His mission on earth led to a cross.” - In Matthew, see 16:21; Jesus repeats in 17:22-23; Jesus repeats again in 20:17-19. WHAT DID JESUS HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN COMPLETING HIS MISSION? - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

    2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Best And Worst Day

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

    The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    What Was In The Stable?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 8,941 views

    This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

    “What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene