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  • John Teem Jr. avatar

    Time Is Of The Essence

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    Time is of the essence and here we stand wasting time.

    Easter Sunrise Service (March 31, 2013) Chapel of Redemption Acts 1:1-11 “Time Is Of The Essence, And Here We Stand Wasting Time” John Teem Jr. INTRODUCTION: Good Morning everyone. Is this not a Great Day to be Alive? Are we not Blessed to be Living in America? Do we not enjoy the ...read more

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    Gift Of God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 11, 2018
     | 3,036 views

    The gift of God is eternal life and the wastes of sin is death

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE GIFT OF GOD* Romans 6:15-23 King James Version (KJV) 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting On Gods Time Agenda

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    When you waste time, it has no resurrection! Use it wisely for the Kingdom.

    Getting On Gods Time Agenda The key to successful Christianity begins when you get on Gods agenda for time and off of your own. Time is all we have-what we do with it is up to us. We must make the right decisions with our time. A wise Christian refuses to allow lifes demands to control their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
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     | 6,017 views

    Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

    One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
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    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

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    Living Up To Your Potential

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the life of Samson to discover how to not waste our God given abil

    The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 45,417 views

    The devil wants to hinder our worship because worship brings revival. It brings the power of the Holy Ghost and with the power of the Holy Ghost comes deliverance, peace, and victory.

    Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship Psalm 99:1-4 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. [2] The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. [3] Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. [4] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

    Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 417 ratings
     | 24,675 views

    Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

    "Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,309 views

    We can all identify with that Woman at the Well. Jesus comes to each of us one-on-one to reveal himself to us so that we may have that Living Water.

    The Woman at the Well Pastor Jim May The Feast of Passover had come to an end, and it was time to get back to the daily work of ministry and teaching so Jesus stepped out onto the dusty road leading from Jerusalem to Galilee, followed closely by his 12 disciples. This was to be one of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    Patiently endure the trials of life.

    HANG IN THERE Revelation 3.7-13 S: Perseverance C: Mission Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: Patiently endure the trials of life. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destiny Doors Pt4 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    When you are on the wrong side of the wrong door what do you do? you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    In his autobiography, Just as I Am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with John F. Kennedy shortly after his election: “On the way back to the Kennedy house, the president-elect stopped the car and turned to me. ‘Do you believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?’ he asked. ‘I most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Cook avatar

    We Can Build The House

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,945 views

    This is a sermon about building up the church

    2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dreamer

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009
     | 3,946 views

    What about your dreams? What if God has a different dream about your life than you do? How will you handle it?

    Genesis 37:1-11 When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, “Have you ever had any accidents?” After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Way To Fill Your Day Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    This is the day that the Lord has made. What are you doing with it? This Psalm shows us some of the best things we can do.

    Summer Psalms #12 - The Best Way to Fill Your Day Psalms 118:1-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2009 *On mission trips to Ukraine we would ask the team to memorize one song in Russian. I’m sure we butchered the pronunciation, but nobody ever laughed in our faces. I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes God Says No

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

    I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God