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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Christian Business And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,758 views

    Running a business does not mean an absolute guarantee of success, because there are many factors in life which cannot always be anticipated, such as for example war, fire, floods, etc. A business is a great responsibility. It requires a lot of effort, ma

    Christian Business And Ethics Luke 19:12 -13 - Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business till I come." Isaiah 48:17 - Thus says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christmas Is Real! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023
     | 1,712 views

    You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

    Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

    The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Death Of Deliverance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,016 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of our Deliverance. But when does Deliverance die? 5 assumptions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

    The DEATH of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-47 Need: To grasp the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross & thus to wrest the Easter season from the confines of secular thinking. Mk. 9:30-32—“Then they departed from there & passed through Galilee, & He did not want anyone to know it. For He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoy Life! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,440 views

    In today's lesson we are urged, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest. Let us read Ecclesiastes 9:1-12: 1 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Raised With Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,976 views

    Today we focus on the resurrection; when sadness turned to joy. And since Jesus was raised to life, our sadness can turn to joy because through him, we too are raised to life.

    RAISED WITH CHRIST Over the last few weeks we've been looking at the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. When Jesus announced to his disciples that he would be tortured and killed Peter was pretty upset. Even though Jesus said he would be raised to life Peter didn't want to see him go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

    ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riding Out The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,555 views

    In all our lives we must face storms. Sudden and unexpected winds of adversity which blow in and blow up. How do we not just survive the storm but thrive in it and through it.

    “Riding Out the Storms of Life” (Mat 14:22-33 NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. {23} After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining Readiness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

    Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent Into The World

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 219 views

    40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. But as Jesus is ascending into heaven he is sending those left behind out into the world to make disciples and to transform the world. To discover unexpected joy in serving and giving.

    Sent Into the World 13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,119 views

    The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

    Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Seven Keys To Running Your Race Well Series

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 468 ratings
     | 215,296 views

    Are running your race to win?

    1 Cor 9:24-27.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Seven Keys to Running Your Race Well- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Learning From Peter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,088 views

    the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

    Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Repentance

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,756 views

    Series in Jonah

    Title- Repentance Text- Jonah 3 Jonah 3:1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the LORD. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Growing Through Trials And Challenges

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 321 views

    Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come unannounced and can shake the very foundations of our faith. However, the Word of God assures us that trials are not meant to destroy us but to develop us.

    GROWING THROUGH TRIALS AND CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 12:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God