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  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

    Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The 2nd Most Misunderstood Word (Peace)

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    This old priestly benediction gives a definition of "peace" that puts our typical version of that concept to shame.

    THE 2ND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PEACE! Numbers 6:22-27 (First most misunderstood word is “Love”: proof—listen to what the radio says about love and then read I Cor 13. Big, big difference.) What the culture thinks peace is: 1. cessation of war 2. no present crisis ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
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     | 5,157 views

    Part 1 of several dynamics that will maximize and bless the ministry of church leaders. Respect your leaders, Love them, Get along with them and with one another, Take responsibility for one another, and let mercy triumph over vengeance when someone wrong

    How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making The Most Of Our Time: A Call To Action SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 678 views

    In today's world, the church appears to be busy, but is it truly fulfilling God's mission? Are we, as a church, actively 'occupying' or merely resting on past achievements while waiting for the Lord's return? This sermon explores these questions and calls for a more proactive approach to our faith.

    When we look at the modern church, we see that it is busy as a whole. But are we truly accomplishing what God has given us? Is the church actively occupying, or are we simply resting on past achievements and waiting for the Lord's return? In Luke 19:13, Jesus called his ten servants, gave them ten ...read more

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    Marks Of Discipleship- The Most Dangerous Moment In Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    One of the marks of discipleship is generosity. But we are challenged about this everytime we come to the offering in the worship service.

    The story is told about a man who was stingy and miserly. People looked at this person as a real skin-flint. One day, one of the folks in the town was given the task of serving as the chairman of the community charity. He decided he was going to start with the town skin-flint. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,079 views

    A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

    "WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,646 views

    Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

    1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Always Giving Excuses Most Inexcusable

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Why give and excuse just do it

    WE ARE ALWAYS GIVING EXCUSES MOST INEXCUSABLE Look at some in the bible that were not excepted (1) Not at this time. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,903 views

    A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

    Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,124 views

    Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

    10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Most Important Issues Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    The two most important issues in the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!

    Introduction: The two greatest events in the history of human civilization is what happened on the Good Friday and Easter Sunday two thousand years ago. And the most important fact in the history of information is that Jesus Christ died and rose again from the dead! It has been said that to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attributes Of God - Leader Of Leaders To The Most High

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,936 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the Leader of leaders to the Most High God

    330. Leader of Leaders– I praise you Lord for being the highest leader of all leaders. Thank you Lord for the promise, “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ.” (2 Cor. 2:14) I honor you Lord for causing me to follow you so you can make me a fisher of men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013
     | 4,450 views

    The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

    First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,057 views

    God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking With Confidence For Whom We Need Most

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 22, 2025
     | 279 views

    We are part of a new covenant, sealed with a circumcision of our hearts, always empowered by freely-given grace from the Father, grace earned by the outpouring of water and blood from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2025 This is a Jubilee Year, and today we have what we might call “jubilee readings.” Traditionally the Holy Father declares a Jubilee Year on the quarter century, so 2025 is pretty automatic. There have also been special Jubilees. In the OT, the year of Jubilee ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic