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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Day Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Christians can live with confidence in the reality of the Day of reckoning we will have and the salvation into the Kingdom that will follow!

    The Day February 24, 2001 Introduction: Skit about Parable of the Talents Need 15 coins & 4 ‘volunteers’. Skit is about 5 minutes in length. The three volunteers walk up to the Master. Master: I want to give each of you something, according to your ability. Handing 5 coins to servant #1 Here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something To Be Thankful For Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

    November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Avoiding Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Self-Deception is rooted in our thinking, and visible in our activities. Or, if we look at it in reverse – what we do, or how we act is in reality a product of our belief system – ie: what we believe. So, if our believing is wrong then our acting will b

    AVOIDING SELF-DECEPTION 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Just recently, our area has been exposed to an unusual sight – a beluga whale. He has been meandering up and down the river, between Burlington and Trenton. Lots of people have gone to the river’s edge in hopes of catching a glimpse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

    - v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Agony Of Deceit

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    Today, we will be looking at 5 types of self-deception, that we need to be on guard against. And if we heed the warning, we will avoid experiencing, "THE AGONY OF DECEIT".

    "THE AGONY OF DECEIT" TEXT: I Corinth. 3:18-23, 6:9-11; Gal. 6:7; James 1:22,26 INTRODUCTION She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God’s Temple 1 Cor 3 Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence of the Spirit.

    “God’s Temple” Summary of the last two messages from 1 Cor. Chapter 1, 2: Thesis: We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Pastor's Talk From His Heart Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    A pastor’s concern for his people on Input vs. Output.

    “Pastor’s Talk from His Heart” Text: I Corinthians 3:16-23 16 ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 ¶ Let no man deceive ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    You Are A Co-Laborer With God

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,880 views

    Examines the importance of the job God has given to each of us. Expanded outline.

    YOU ARE A CO-LABORER WITH GOD If you drive along Woodland Blvd. In downtown Deland, you will notice that all of the old buildings in that area, unlike the oldest buildings in Enterprise, are all built of masonry. That’s because of the fire of 1855. The fire, which swept downtown Deland in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Jonas Stutzmann's Chair For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    Stutzman, an old order Amishman who built a chair for the return of Jesus, was wrong about a lot of things. But he had a passion for the presence of God. Do we?

    Jonas Stutzmann’s Chair for Jesus I Corinthians 3:10-19a February 3, 2008 On a chilly, rainy day in October of 1871, Jonas Stutzmann was buried in the old Stutzmann cemetery in Holmes County, Ohio. He died in the home of his son Daniel and one of his last wishes was that his casket be carried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • George Brooks avatar

    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

    Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Cracks In The Foundation

    Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,319 views

    What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? Jesus is the only true foundation.

    CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION By Pastor Jim May Some time ago, I was talking to a friend who has recently discovered that his house is beginning to show its age because cracks are forming in his foundation. The doors are getting harder to open and close, and there are places where the bricks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 35,069 views

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love Illustration:Americans love their liberty Prayer Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Become An Expert Builder

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    We are all construction workers. What kind of a builder are you in God’s building project? Are you the sloppy, get it done fast kind - or an expert builder. Find out how to become a master tradesman in God’s kingdom.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com and search for 2003-017. When I was a high school student I admit I didn’t understand wood shop. I just didn’t get why it was so important to build a bird house in just the prescribed manner. I didn’t care much about building at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Fools And Factions Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

    The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican