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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Keep On Following Jesus

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018
     | 7,928 views

    What should motivate us to keep on following the Biblical Jesus?

    “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but eve-ryone to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,389 views

    What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

    The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Categories Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

    In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Choice Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 3,602 views

    Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

    INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bad Hair Day

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    What to do when it seems everything is going wrong

    ROM.8:28 "WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY" A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground. * The Indian was mumbling these words: "Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, Large tires, Man driving, German shepherd in front seat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outrageous Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

    May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

    4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,691 views

    Many people have thier eyes on the wrong thing.

    What are you looking at? Luke 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    What Do You Really Want?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,437 views

    Coveting is not wrong...provided you covet the right things.

    Today, we’re looking at the tenth commandment, Exodus 20:17: "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." Johnny was looking through the chain-link fence at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,760 views

    8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH

    WHAT’S WRONG WITH FAVORITISM? James 2:1-13 8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH Favoritism is not consistent with the teaching of Christ. We need to understand that James is dealing with family business We need to understand that James is dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Your Confidence

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014
     | 16,804 views

    Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

    WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,821 views

    Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

    INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Battle Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2015
     | 8,339 views

    What are right things and wrong things to do for battle?

    We begin today revisiting the famous story of David against Goliath. Since it is not stated in Scriptures, Bible Scholars guess that David was fairly tall but probably no taller than 7 feet. How tall was Goliath?? Goliath was a giant; Goliath would be a hero for March Madness; Goliath ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Assumptions

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    What we assume about others can be wrong!

    John 18:33-38-Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A.C. Morgan avatar

    That Age Old Question . . . .

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    This message will give you insight on what Satan’s motive is for attacking you.

    That age old question. . . . For centuries many of God’s children have questioned the benefit of serving or following God. To some of you that statement may sound ludicrous; but we can go back as far as the mass departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt to their journey in the wilderness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic