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  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Team Of The Shrewd

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012
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     | 3,620 views

    People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

    Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Travel Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 11,275 views

    Jesus wants us to choose a simple life. The problem is we live in a consumer society which continuously bombards us with the message, you find life and meaning in the pursuit of things. We justify it by calling it the pursuit of the American dream. The mo

    ODYSSEY: Travel Light With my wife and kids living in Arkansas, I fly monthly to visit them. How many of you in the room are frequent travelers? I've discovered with flying today, less is more. Airlines want up to $30 to check a bag. So it’s better, faster and cheaper to keep it as minimal as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Church Of The Potpourri

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

    The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Linen Belt

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020
     | 2,932 views

    The people of God refused to obey the Lord and they became useless and worthless like the ruined waistband! This message comes as a warning for every believer to pause and consider their life!

    Linen waistband (girdle) Jeremiah 13:7”…the waistband was ruined, it was totally worthless.” Jeremiah chapter 13 begins with the Lord instructing prophet Jeremiah to buy a linen waistband or girdle and put it around his waist; however, he was asked not to put in water. Then the voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret To Humbling Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS INTRODUCTION: Most valuable secrets involve something people long to know and try their hardest to discover. Unless someone carefully conceals such a secret it reproduces rapidly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

    Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007
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     | 3,335 views

    Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

    Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010
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     | 4,776 views

    Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
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     | 733 views

    Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

    Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,018 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 16: Expound A Pericope Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,567 views

    The value of a pericope in preaching

    Lesson Goal In this lesson I want to encourage the use of pericopes in preaching. Lesson Intro Have you ever sat through a Bible flipping sermon, where the preacher turns to several Scriptures, ripping them out of their context. The only relationship between the Scriptures is that they all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,116 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,945 views

    It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

    Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Much Needed Source Of Power

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,168 views

    Too many Christians are working without a Source of power in their lives and they are virtually useless because they don’t have the spiritual power necessary to do the work of God.

    A Much Needed Source of Power John 20:19-31 04/23/06 I bought my vehicle in May of 2002, brand spanking new, and drove it proudly off the lot. As of today, that car has carried me 197,600 miles on the highways and byways of my life. I wonder how many gallons of gas I’ve used and how much money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Have A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

    Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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