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  • Clint Guzman avatar

    Worth Vs Cost

    Contributed by Clint Guzman on Sep 17, 2013
     | 5,931 views

    Is Jesus worth the Cost of Discipleship?

    “Radical” Session 7 – Friday April 12, 2013 • PRAY! • WELCOME! • It’s been over 4 months of laying brick by brick foundation to get us to this point where we can finally start this year’s book, “Radical”. • I hope that through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Worthy Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021
     | 2,883 views

    I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

    How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seek Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    The lesson of the wise men shows us that seeking Jesus first is always the best choice.

    Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Did it make you happy? It is interesting as one grows older, you begin to see more and more that the things of this earth provide no lasting joy or happiness. So many of the toys and trinkets that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,208 views

    Message 11 from Philippians

    "Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023
     | 1,557 views

    One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dogs (Temptation)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on living a life worthy of our calling.

    Philippians 3:1-11 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Alert And Always Praying

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 4, 2022
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    Christians must strive to be in constant dialogue with God the Father. We can live a life of prayer that is constant, intense and unselfish.

    BILLY MITCHELL! THE FATHER OF WHAT IS NOW KNOWN AS THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. THE YEAR IS 1919, AND THIS WORLD WAR ONE HERO WAS CONVINCED THAT MASTERING THE SKIES WAS THE KEY TO VICTORY IN COMBAT. ALTHOUGH IT COST HIM HIS CAREER, MITCHELL CONTINUED HIS ALL-OUT PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR AIRPOWER. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,114 views

    Drawing close to God is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of seeking Him with all our heart.

    DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: Drawing close to God is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian faith. It is a relationship-building process that requires our sincere desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing In Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
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    Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for Him just as the psalmist declared: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."

    GROWING IN INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Charge That To My Account

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 4,954 views

    Forgive others for the sake of Christ.

    Charge That to My Account January 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgive others for the sake of Christ. Focus Passage: Philemon Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I. Onesimus, the Useless One (verse 11a) a. Philemon was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019
     | 10,476 views

    How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

    The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019
     | 2,862 views

    A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

    James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dont Forget The Lord

    Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    A Call to remember the Lord in the midst of busy lives.

    DON’T FORGET THE LORD Ephesians 2:11-20 INTRODUCTION In a beautiful district of Scotland, a boy from a well-to-do family in England was swimming in one of the lakes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Conversion From Diversion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    DISCOVERING OUR DEEPER DESIRES

    Intro: This morning continuing in a series I’ve entitled ‘The Pursuit of True Pleasure’. It’s my observation that we are living in a ‘Crisis of Contentment.’ - Our hope lies in hearing what God is saying to us as His people and our culture at large. - We began last week asking the most primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Key To Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist