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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Putting Others First

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,021 views

    A message about putting aside our own agendas for the sake of others and the kingdom.

    Putting Others First Philippians 2:1-11 August 13, 2006 Introduction We live in a very “me-centered” culture, don’t we? I think most cultures are me-centered to an extent, even those where respect for others is much higher than it is here in the United States. There’s a word for being ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Energized For Victorious Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

    Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A New Heaven And A New Earth: The Way It Was Meant To Be Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 467 ratings
     | 96,727 views

    Heaven is: 1. Real 2. Right 3. Relational 4. Rewarding 5. Residence of God

    The Bible is full of wonderful promises, but perhaps the most wonderful of all is this: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). There are many things we do not know about what heaven will be like, because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    Message about putting the needs of others ahead of your own.

    Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 2) Philippians 2:1-11 February 14, 2010 Me/We: I mentioned last week that the idea of loving your neighbor as yourself is contrary to the idea that the world wants us to buy into, and that is that we should each look out for ourselves ahead of others. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    Our national motto is , "In God We Trust". How much are you willing to trust Him?

    July 4, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 33:6-22 Subject: God’s Autonomy Title: In God We Trust Happy Fourth of July! It is great to be an American today! We may not be thrilled with the direction that our elected leadership is taking our nation, but we still have the freedom to change that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shaken Not Stirred Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,799 views

    Don’t ask God to change the situation, ask God to give you the courage to make it through the situation AND ask for the Holy Spirit to work through you.

    I have a friend who started this church in the lower 48 that was so successful that they had a difficult time finding a place to meet for Sunday services. They had so many people showing up on Sunday they were literally standing in the parking lot waiting for a seat in the next service. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,766 views

    Scientists are increasingly ’playing God’ by manipulating biological processes. However, there are ways that we can ’play God’ in our lives. This study discusses the ways we can fall into that dangerous trap.

    With the gigantic increase in our understanding of the various biological processes in animals and human beings, the idea of ‘playing God’ has become very real. Today, human beings can be created in a test tube. Today, you can not only choose the gender of your baby but you can choose likely color ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011
    based on 89 ratings
     | 33,132 views

    Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

    OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lose That Weight!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012
     | 12,454 views

    We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

    January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If Christ Were Still In The Grave

    Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    An Easter message about the blessings of the resurrection.

    If Jesus Were Still In The Grave Introduction: We are all familiar with the truth of the saying, "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are, it might have been." Have you ever considered what might have been if Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead? If His shattered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    Jonah: The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018
     | 7,725 views

    Jonah comes to his senses inside the fish and he prays

    “JONAH: THE PRAYING PROPHET” Jonah 2:1-10 David P. Nolte Jonah disobeyed God’s command to go to Nineveh and cry against it. He ran to Joppa to take a ship to Tarshish. God was a step ahead of him, though, and caused a great storm. Jonah was cast into the sea where immediately a giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Your Passion Not Fade

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,340 views

    Do not let your passions of this world overshadow your passion for the Lord. The Lord is calling you. He is looking at your spirit and soul. Declare to Him that He is your passion and you are passionate to do His servitude and love Him.

    Let Your Passion Not Fade Passion is what energizes life. Passion makes the impossible possible. " Without passion life becomes boring. God created us with the emotions to have passion in our life and He wants us to live a passionate life. Mark 12:28-30 One of the scribes came, asked Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. avatar

    "A Real Relationship With Jesus Is Better Than Rules, Regulations.. Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Feb 16, 2017
     | 10,409 views

    It's not about religion, it's about a relationship with Jesus Christ!

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 16: "A Real Relationship with Jesus is Better Than Rules, Regulations, and the Tradition of Religion" (Mark 7:1-13) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor There is always a way to do things in life like your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hersey avatar

    The Full Grown Christian

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,888 views

    The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth process. When one becomes a Christian they begin a lifelong journey of service to God. This lesson examines this great truth and brings to light what our obligations are in this.

    The Full Grown Christian Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" (ASV) The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    We Interrupt Our Regular Programming To Bring This Important Imagination! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    God gave man the power of imagination which should be surrendered, sanctified and used to glorify God

    It is more than just pie in the sky when you die. It is life and more abundant life right now. What did Jesus say you have now and will have? The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal