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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Work And Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024
     | 1,207 views

    If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

    John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pruned For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 913 views

    When life feels most overwhelming, God lovingly prunes us—not to punish or limit us, but to free us from distractions, deepen our roots in Christ, and make us abundantly fruitful for His glory.

    Pruned for His Glory John 15:1-5 Why is it that when life feels most chaotic—our calendars full, our energy drained—we feel the least spiritually alive? What if the very chaos we’re resisting is what God is pruning to make room for real growth? We look across life’s horizon and see endless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,161 views

    Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

    ### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Matters To God Should Matter To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 1, 2025
     | 1,340 views

    I am preaching this evening on WHAT MATTERS TO GOD SHOULD MATTER TO US

    We all have things in life that MATTERS a great deal to us. • How we spend our TIME in life MATTERS to us. • How we spend our MONEY MATTERS to us. • How we spend our ENERY in life MATTERS to us. Especially if you are over sixty-five years of age because in the middle of the day you feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,790 views

    Joshua’s Story and life reminds us that success in this life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your heart to become a God Chaser.

    Opening Video: Joshua and the stones - Video Bluefish.tv Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. Quote: Stories are powerful. Stories give meaning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong And Courageous Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 18, 2016
     | 15,366 views

    He was fearless in the face of opposition, he always pleased God, and He was 100% committed to loving God his whole life even when it was unpopular.

    Opening Video: Courage Start with a Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 23 ratings
     | 67,149 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the atonement available to all on the Cross of Jesus Christ.

    What I want you to do is to take your Bibles now, and turn to Colossians chapter 2—would you do that? It’s important that you turn to the Scripture—Colossians chapter 2. You know how to find Colossians. Do you get confused? I’ve told you this before: “General Electric ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Will Move Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,532 views

    Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Samson Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,969 views

    Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time.

    Sermon Part 2 – Samson Thesis: Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time. Samson continued to make the wrong choices in his life and in the end he squandered his God given gifts and anointing! Yes God used him but could you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words On Paper Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    How can you bring material from being just words on paper to being words of life lived from your heart?

    “Words on Paper” July 7, 2001 What if you were a new Christian in the church in Corinth, having come into Christianity after a lifetime of worshipping all the many gods and goddesses around you in that ancient city? What if you were someone who had been diligent about that worship and who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survival Of The Fittest Or Triumph Of The Meek? Series

    Contributed by Soon Hock Lim on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    Just how realistic is the way of Jesus, the way of the Beatitudes, and the Sermon on the Mount? Just how true is Jesus’ statement, “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth”? (Mt 5:5.)

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST OR TRIUMPH OF THE MEEK? On Friday nights while all of us should be at our Cell Groups, ntv7 is showing the 2nd series of Survivor—this time at the Australian Outback. While I don’t want you to cut short your CG meeting to head home to catch the programme—still, I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Soldier's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,511 views

    Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

    "A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Real Followers Sacrifice Everything Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 260 ratings
     | 18,882 views

    The first of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers sacrifice everything, Matt 4:18-22 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ January 6, 2002 Two Hells’ Angels met a priest who was walking with crutches. They asked him what the problem was. He told them that he had slipped in his bathtub. The "Angels" continued walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Joy In Life Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    This message is based on the fruit of the spirit It concludes with some practical guidelines to help you discover joy in your life.

    Finding Joy in Life Galatians 5:22-23 Dr. Marty Baker www.stevenscreek.net June 30, 2002 This week our nation will be celebrating Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, a group of 56 patriots banded together and adopted the Declaration of Independence on. They penned these words: "We hold these ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Protect Our Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 32,120 views

    In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

    How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist