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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
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     | 24,839 views

    With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.

    God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,644 views

    Knowing Christ is where true faith begins. From there we grow through the essentials of discipleship: Bible study, prayer, preaching, worship and Christian friendship and fellowship.

    What is faith? A Sunday-School teacher asked her class one day, “What is faith?” the class sat there quietly - which was a surprise in itself, so the teacher asked again, “can anyone tell me what is faith?” You could see the little minds working and one boy stuck up his hand. The teacher said, ‘Ok ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Right Versus Wrong (How Can We Know)

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,874 views

    This sermons explains how we are to know right from wrong if we do not have a clear cut "Thou Shalt" or "Thou shalt not."

    RIGHT VERSUS WRONG How Can We Know? 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 INTRODUCTION: My job, as your pastor, is to shepherd this flock. In that I have to do many of the same things a real shepherd of real sheep would do. He GUIDES them… to water, food, and safety He PROTECTS them from outside dangers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Am I?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,877 views

    A sermon about the love of God for humanity.

    Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 “Who Am I?” Recently, I was speaking with a man who is now reaching his late 80’s. He said an interesting thing, “When I was young, I didn’t know much about life or the meaning of life. And now that my life is coming to an end I really ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008
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     | 5,698 views

    Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

    Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Thank God For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,320 views

    This message is included in a series from the book of Job.

    “THANK GOD FOR WISDOM” Job 28:12-28 INTRO – T’giving week – so many things that we can and will give thanks for in our lives – health, families, friends, church – Community T’giving service There was once a man who was pursued by a roaring hungry lion. As that lion was sprinting after him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    Jacob had periods in his life when he could have used some psychological intervention by someone like Dr. Phil. But in the end, he grew up, put his past behind him and became a great man.

    Where is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him? Genesis 25:19-34 February 24, 2008 Our son Matthew did his first two years of college (actually it took him three years to do his first two years) at Vincennes University. We were living in Elkhart at the time and VU had a satellite campus there. So Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who's Your Lawyer

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    THe Holy spirit advocates for us in relation to the world.

    The Olympic Games are going to be in China this summer. and as you may have heard there are some people who have difficulty with the Olympic Games being held in China because they see the Chinese government behaving in a manner that violates human rights of Justice Equality and Freedom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    overview of Job

    Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise Foundation Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    We are looking at a somewhat familiar passage from Matthew 7:21-27. This passage tells the story of the man who built his house on a rock and the man who built his house on the sand. This passage helps us to rethink what foundation we are building our li

    The Wise Foundation: June 1, 2008 Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ordinary Time/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Green) Matthew 7:21-29 In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jack Stephens has a home on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Lessons In Leadership Pt2

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

    Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Farming Time

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit

    Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Freedom Is Not Free

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,229 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about spiritual freedom and spiritual bondage.

    Freedom is not Free Selective verses Introduction- As we celebrate our countries 243rd year of independence, we must understand that freedom is not free, it cost someone something for us to be free. We must also understand that not all people want to be free, some want to be in bondage because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Isaiah's Commission Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
     | 8,048 views

    What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

    Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Set Free By Truth Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2019
     | 7,410 views

    This is the 25th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus is the truth, and how true followers of Jesus abide in His Word, and are eventually set free by His Word.

    Freed by Truth (John pt. 25) Text: John 8:30-32 Now before we get to our text this morning, I want to remind you all John’s purpose for writing this Gospel account… It’s in John 20:30-31… It says, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible