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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Imitating Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    We can be like Jesus if we live in close fellowship with Him. Here are some areas that will help us be more like Jesus.

    Imitating Greatness Ephesians 5:1-20 Intro: One awesome thing about living your life for God is that He never asks you to do anything that you could not do with His help. He will definitely ask you to do things you could never do on your own, but we need to remember that the same one who calls us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's About Time

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 1, 2021
     | 11,368 views

    Think about the concept of time. We measure things by time.Time management is an important factor in our lives. We all wish we had more time yet we waste so much of it. Let's see what the bible has to say about time.

    IT'S ABOUT TIME Think about the concept of time. Our memories are recalling moments in time. We measure things by time. Right now the Olympics are going on. Many of the events are measured by time-who has the fastest time. We measure out days and weeks and seasons. We need to know what time it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 584 ratings
     | 51,680 views

    No matter how gifted you are – no matter how successful in ministry – no matter how close to God – there is one overarching principal that should guide everything we do. Otherwise anything you do for the Lord is a waste of time. That’s love.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Chapters 12, 13, & 14 are really one unit. Chapter 12 talks about the context of the Holy Spirit’s work through the believer. Chapter 13 the motivation in using Holy Spirit gifts, and chapter 14 the proper operation of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Wednesday - Loyalty And Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 15, 2010
     | 5,829 views

    Judas’ betrayal is contrasted with the loyalty of an unnamed woman. The woman was extravagant in her loyalty and foolish in her love. She wasted her resources in her love for Jesus. Judas on the other hand betrays Jesus for money. By our selfishness we be

    Mark 14:1-11 “Wednesday—Loyalty and Betrayal” INTRODUCTION There is perhaps no lonelier moment for a person than when a person (or persons) whom he loves fails to understand him or betrays him. It is devastating. We catch a glimpse of this devastation in Jesus’ life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Grief Not Another Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,682 views

    Stop building churches where there is already a good work in place! No need for fifteen churches of like faith within twenty miles of each other. We are wasting God's gifts and manpower and giving reason for the enemies of God to blaspheme.

    An email was promoting a church growth conference aka multiplication. I think it is fairly evident why we have an issue. You cannot have multiplication until we cease division that comes from addition of fleshly efforts that subtracts from the testimony of the Lord causing the wrong answer to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023
     | 2,455 views

    Your focus will determine the level of achievements you get in life. When you bring your focus to achieve something in life, you will reach your goals. Otherwise you will end up wasting your time and energy on useless things.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Scripture - Daniel 6:1-28 “Darius the Mede decided to divide the kingdom into 120 provinces, and he appointed a high officer to rule over each province. 2 The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,530 views

    One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

    The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Right Place At The Right Time

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 7, 2021
     | 2,335 views

    Paul's preaching in the synagogues and the markets of Athens drew the attention of the city's philosophers and intellectuals who invited him to speak at the Areopagus. When the Gospel is proclaimed, it has the power to win souls for the glory of God (Hebrews 4:12).

    Paul's mission to carry the Gospel to the nations continued while he was in Athens. Even though persecution had driven him out of one area, the LORD in His Sovereignty placed Paul right where He wanted him, and that was at the intellectual capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Athens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Die To Live

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013
     | 10,264 views

    Jesus publically announces his upcoming death. He uses the opportunity to explain what his death will produce along with highlighting the same principle for his followers in dying to self.

    DIE TO LIVE John 12:20-36 1) Looking for Jesus (20-22). Interesting-the religious leaders wanted nothing to do with Jesus. They were going out of their way to get him out of the way. But here we see some foreigners going out of their way to get close to Jesus. These Greeks were willing to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2001 A.d.--An Unprecedented Passage Of Time

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    What the new millennium teaches us about time and how to use the time we have left.

    2001 A.D.--AN UNPRECEDENTED PASSAGE OF TIME By Jerry Falwell As we approach the year 2001 A.D., we move into a new decade, a new century and a new millennium. This is an unprecedented passage of time. Today I would like to talk with you about what the new millennium teaches us about time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best To Be Blessed

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Jesus words are to sustain, encourage, and inspire believers and warn those who trust wealth and popularity to repent, and turn to God in humble dependence upon him.

    Luke 6:17-26 : Best to be Blessed. Year C : The Third Sunday before Lent 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Widow's "Might"

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 30,190 views

    Have you ever been totally dependant upon God? The lesson of the widow is that "importunity equals opportunity". Learn what it is that really impresses God!

    THE WIDOW’S “MIGHT” Mark 12: 41-44 It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because of the animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, And God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 32,733 views

    Opportunity is usually accompanied by opposition. Strength usually is accomplished through struggles. This sermon explores the challenges faced by God’s people, and the choice they made !

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, & God Numbers 13:17-33, 14:1-9, 26-32 17. And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 18. And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,414 views

    The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

    What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational