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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Day 41 – Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    DAY 41 – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #1 Revelation 2:2-5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What’s the highest point on earth? Mount Everest standing 29,035 feet. Since 1921 about 1,600 people have climbed to the summit Mt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Marks Of A Martyr

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 26,809 views

    Three characteristics of Stephen - the first Christian Martyr - that should be true of all believers.

    One dark January evening in 1944 Bruce Porterfield sat down in his home in Lansing, Michigan, to read the paper after a hard day’s work. The story of how five missionaries had presumably been killed by Stone-Age Indians in Bolivia caught his attention. That evening he committed himself to follow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    But We Were Hoping

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

    BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Fruits That Bring Delight

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Without a consistent renewing of our spiritual, emotional and mental capacities with the fruit of the Spirit we will grow weak, vulnerable to temptation and unable to fulfill God’s greater purposes for lives.

    Fruits That Delight (Psalm 34:8-12) "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good." We often hear about the need to eat our daily portion of fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet should contain at least 4-6 serving of fruits to build up our anti-oxidant levels that fight against the free radicals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Lost Your Passion?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,881 views

    Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

    Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Arms Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,955 views

    Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

    Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

    Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sharpening The Saw Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    Life Management 101, part 1. Seen in Stephen Covey’s principle of sharpening the saw some basic principles set forth in scripture.

    Sharpening the Saw Series: Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church June 18, 2006 David Flowers How many of you have heard the story told by Stephen Covey about the two men having a contest to see who could saw down a tree in the shortest time? The two men are in a forest, far from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How To Stay Clean Living In A Pig Pen

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 24,751 views

    If you ever have found it hard to be a Christian in this world - Paul has some good stuff for you in this text.

    "HOW TO STAY CLEAN WHILE LIVING IN A PIGPEN" TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 6:14 - 7:1 INTRODUCTION Have you ever gotten all cleaned and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way, spaghetti sauce on the white shirt or blouse...grass stains on those new pants. Have you discovered the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God's Love Produces Repentance

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    How do you know if you have truly come to know Christ? One important evidence is repentance, which flows from experiencing God’s love.

    As you may recall, our current series of messages deals with the love of God. I hope you’re enjoying this series and benefiting from it. I know I am. Because this is one of the most uplifting and spiritually enriching topics we could possibly consider. In fact, the process of thinking about God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confused Yet Saved

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    This is a sermon that honestly looks at how even as Christians, we still struggle with the things we know we should and should not do.

    One of my things as a pastor is that I try to be as transparent as I can be. I tend to share stories that show my faults as much as my strengths. It’s kind of like the pastor who was told by his church, “Preacher, we’ve always heard our pastors say they were sinners just like us, but you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    The Legacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,031 views

    If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Life

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

    "Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 938 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal