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  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Runt

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,456 views

    Could we be a runt?

    Runt Story of Preacher and Farmer with runt pig. Could we be the runt? Paul wrote to Timothy: Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Would we be a good example? In purity: jokes (Pure heart-from the heart, the mouth…) Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Love May Bring Heartache, But It's Worth It

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 3/1/98 Love May Bring Heartache, but it’s worth it! Introduction: "We become vulnerable when we love people and go out of our way to help them." That’s what the wealthy industrialist Charles Schwab declared after going to court and winning a nuisance suit at age 70. Given permission ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Face Life Challenges 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    This sermon deals with the beattitudes of mercry and pure in heart.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part III 3/25/2001 NLF Psalm 32:1-11 Eph 5:1-20 Matthew 5:7-9 How many of you had some problems in your home or on the job last week in which things did not go the way you had wanted them to go? One thing about life is, if we keep living, it will keep on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Mason avatar

    What's That Smell

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,680 views

    Cologne and Perfume cover up the smell, but only for a time. Nice clothes and a fake attitude cover up hidden sins, but only for a time. The only way to be truly clean is to be seperated from sin.

    WHAT’S THAT SMELL INTRODUCTION One day while walking through the department store, I decided to stop by the cologne displays and try on some cologne. Now, I just couldn’t just try on one (could I?) I had to try on all the different brands that they had. Need less to say when I got into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Loving Walk Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    Part 3 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with showing love as evidence of a faith walk.

    INTRODUCTION: 2Co 5:7 says we are to walk by faith, and not by sight. This week, we have our third sermon in the series entitled “The Walk of Faith.” We have considered that it is a New Walk of Life; it is an Honest Walk, and today, we will find it to be a Loving Walk or a Selfless Walk. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Father

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 29,990 views

    In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

    The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Clean Mirror Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,378 views

    If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

    Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

    IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitations: Good And Bad

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. This outline sets forth these distinctions.

    IMITATIONS: GOOD AND BAD "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. I. IMITATION: "AN ARTIFICIAL LIKENESS UNFEIGNED." Unfeigned: No effort is made to deceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitadores De Dios

    Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 50,562 views

    La palabra de Dios nos exhorta a ser imitadores de Dios como amados, así como el hijo imita al padre así nosotros debemos imitar a nuestro padre.

    Titulo: Imitadores de Dios Texto: Efesios 5:1-20 Introducción: 1. El ser humano por naturaleza busca un modelo al cual imitar. a. El niño imita a sus padres. b. El adolescente imita a su artista preferido. c. El adulto imita a aquel a quien el considera una persona exitosa. 2. El cristiano tiene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Imitators Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 19,127 views

    Imitators of God? Mimickers of God? Was Paul kidding? (#1 in "The Christian Victor" series)

    “IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1,2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” Here at the opening of the fifth chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Healthy Marriages

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    Having a healthy marriage

    Last week we talked about a problem we are facing in America: Marriage is being undermined by a force of enemies coming against it. I hope in the wake of the Senate discussions that you have taken the time to call your Michigan senators and let them know how you feel about the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Depths Unmeasured

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    This sermon deals with the fact that God’s love for us cannot be measured.

    Depths Unmeasured Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:19 December 2, 2004 I. Several hundred feet below the ground of the Texas hill country is and underground lake. A cavern that holds the water that gives life to a dry country. It’s called the Edwards Aquifer. A. The people in South Texas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Erik Estep avatar

    What Every Kid Needs: A Role Model

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    Every child needs a role model. Today, we’ll examine 3 things every parent needs to model for their children.

    “What Every Kid Needs: A Role Model” Ephesians 5: 1-7 February 22, 2004 Intro: Steve DeVore has built a multi-million dollar company on the principle of role modeling. DeVore is president of Syber Vision, a company that markets instructional video and audio tapes on everything from golf to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist