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  • Timothy Archer avatar

    How Heavy Is That Cross? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    We should count the costs of following Jesus. We must live a fully commited life, or our life is wasted.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine with me just one moment. Ask yourself this question: “How would my life be different if I fully dedicated it to the Lord?” If you fully dedicated your life to the Lord, would you do the same things tomorrow? How would you spend your time? What sort of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,916 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,036 views

    All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To The Young And The Old Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,828 views

    Don’t waste your life trying not to die; spend your life living for the One who died for you.

    To the Young and the Old Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2024 Because growing older is difficult, many people make jokes about it. The singer Pete Seeger put it like this, “How do I know when my youth is all spent? When my get up and go has got up and went!” People freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Breakthrough Is Coming. PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,786 views

    The sermon's main point is that waiting on the Lord is not wasted time, but a period of growth and preparation, with the promise of renewed strength and anticipated breakthrough.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dig into a promise that many of us know and love, but never really take the time to digest fully. We will explore Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    "don't Waste Your Opportunity To Go To Heaven" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,603 views

    "How can we neglect such a great salvation?" One of the greatest questions ever asked. Have you considered it? Taken it seriously?

    Perhaps you’ve heard of “lawn chair Larry?” On July 2, 1982 Larry Walters and his girlfriend Carol Van Deusen made history when they decided to purchase 43 weather balloons and purchase enough helium to fill them at their local California Toy Time Balloons store. When they returned home, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dont Waste Your Sorrows :god Heals The Broken Hearted And Uses Them To Heal

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT NOT WASTING YOUR SORROWS BECAUSE GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME

    DONT WASTE YOUR SORROWS : GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Hay While The Sun Shines

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,420 views

    This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

    April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Mission Trips Are Important

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

    Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,298 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 786 views

    God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

    See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

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    Power To Crush The Yoke Of Delay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025
     | 1,563 views

    God is the author of divine acceleration, and He can restore wasted years and bring long-awaited promises to fulfillment in record time.

    POWER TO CRUSH THE YOKE OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 – “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Life Unwasted

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,296 views

    When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

    A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,761 views

    Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

    “Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ