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Count The Cost - Move Forward

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Dec 30, 2018

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Jesus requires total commitment and singularity of focus from his followers.

Good morning everyone. Welcome to Church. I trust that you had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your families, friends, and loved ones. I also hope that you took that time to have a meaningful conversation with them about the essence of Jesus’ birth, his peace, his joy, his love, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Foursquare

Looking In The Right Direction

Contributed by Billy Reese on Oct 12, 2018

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By His Spirit we receive power For Effective Christian Work

Looking in the Right Direction The season of focus & expectation The season of shift & direction Zechariah 4:6, & Corinthians 3:6 We find God speaking to Zerubbabel through the prophet Zechariah, I want you to tell Zerubbabel that the temple will be built by him, but it will not be, by might, nor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 4, 2014

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The church age wat not known by the prophets, they were looking for something better.

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired 1 Peter 1 10/13 When we begin to examine the Word of God we see men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses who lived before or in the dispensation of the law. “And these all having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

Love Them Back

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2014

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Expect oppositions in life and ministry, but stay focused. Listen to what God has to say, not man. Repay with grace, not justice.

How do you handle oppositions - people who do not like you, make fun of you, and always coming at you, with or without good reasons. • And worst still, you can’t run away from them; you are called to serve them. That’s Moses’ experience. And that can be our experience ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hang In There

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 17, 2014

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It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it.

Hang in There November 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s hard to live the Christian life, but it’s worth it. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Supplemental Passage: Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Blameless Life Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013

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How to live a blameless life 1- Focus on the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with evil 3- Cast away pride

INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little daughter who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” In her childish way she replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” I think we’re all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See From God’s Heart

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

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The greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, and all our mind, and all our soul, and all our strength and to love others as ourselves. There are no commandments greater than these.

See From God’s Heart 03/30/08 AM Reading: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction There is no other commandment greater than these - Matthew reports Jesus as saying that all the rest of the law and the prophets hinges on these two laws. (Matthew 7:12) This is the teaching of the laws of Moses in a nutshell. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Diary Of A Whimpy Co-Leader

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 26, 2013

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Aaron was Moses sidekick, yet was not always focusing on God.

The Diary of a Whimpy Co- Leader July 20, 2011 First thoughts when I read this story...... leaders play vital roles in all walks of life…. Aaron is Moses brother & Moses Mouthpiece (effective communicator) Exodus 32:1-28- 1 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Following Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013

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To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

[RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Trapped? Can I Change?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

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It is terrible to feel like you are trapped, know you can change your moods, your countenances, your attitude. Look beyond today...

AM I TRAPPED? CAN I CHANGE? CAN I CHANGE MY COUNTENANCE? MOOD? ATTITUDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE TELL SOMEONE THEY HAVE AN ATTITUDE? CAN A PERSON CHANGE THEIR ATTITITDES OR ARE WE TRAPPED TO STAY IN THIS ATTITUDE? A. DO YOUR FEELINGS DICTATE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

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As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024

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This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making It Home

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Aug 4, 2023

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Sin so easily entangles us, but with difficulty we must chuck everything that hinders overboard so we will make it home.

Have you ever thought about Saul who would later become the Apostle Paul? What an outstanding young man Saul became. His parents had to be proud of him. We are able to piece together several things about his younger years. In Acts 22:1-3 we see that he is a Jew born in Tarsus. Now Tarsus was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-3, Philippians 3:4-6, Acts 22:4-5, Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:7-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024

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In Hebrews 12:2, we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of focusing our gaze on Christ amidst life's trials and challenges.

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: As we gather today, let us turn our attention to Hebrews 12:2, where we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Colossians 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

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The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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