Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Other People's Money - Pt. 2 - Possessed Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014
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    Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

    Other People's Money Pt. 2 - Possessed I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Dennis Rodman and politics. Tin foil and microwaves. Butter and deep frying. Lying and a believer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lower The Nets For A Catch Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2013
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    Jesus calls us to lower the nets for a catch, even though it means persecution and rejection. We must learn the four steps of evangelization of our surroundings, friends and coworkers.

    Third Sunday of Easter 2013 Vatican II About forty years ago, acting on the directions of the Fathers of the Council, a team of expert Scripture scholars and liturgists gave the Church what is called the “expanded Lectionary” for Mass. The exact words of the Liturgy Constitution are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Debt Is A Taskmaster

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020
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    You can own stuff or stuff can own you.

    Do you own your house or does your house own you? We tend to love the American dream and that usually translates as having bigger and more expensive stuff with swapping it often. That stuff can own us. If you were to be unemployed tomorrow due to layoff or illness how long would you last before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does "morality" Even Mean?

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019
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    How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

    A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Can The Rich Be Saved?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021
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    Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

    Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of Contentment

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025
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    Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

    After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Buildings?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 9, 2022
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    What lessons beside who is my neighbor can be found in the Woman at the Well narrative? Actually, quite a bit. This lesson is that Jesus was not in favor of a centralized building for worship. This restricted the LORD who was spirit and existed everywhere.

    Church Buildings? John 4:7-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 4:7 There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His adisciples had gone away into bthe city to buy food. 9 Therefore the aSamaritan woman *said to Him, “How is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022
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    The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

    Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Feeling Kind Of Empty?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
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    Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

    Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love What Matters Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God's love is eternal and unconditional, unlike the temporary and conditional love of the world. We must make a daily decision to choose God's love and values over worldly desires.

    Imagine you're starving, and you have a choice between a candy bar and a healthy meal. The candy bar might taste good for a moment, but it won't fill you up or give you the nutrients you need. That's like choosing the world's temporary pleasures over God's lasting love. That's like choosing the ...read more

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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Creation Or Evolution? Your Decision!” Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
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    This morning we come to the 2nd question in our series titled “God questions?” Today’s question is centered round the topic of Evolution or Creation —which is correct?

    “Creation or Evolution? Your Decision!” Genesis 1:24-27; v, 31b and 2:4-7 This morning we come to the 2nd question in our series titled “God questions?” Today’s question is centered round the topic of Evolution or Creation —which is correct? You have perhaps noticed in our scripture today that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    I Recognize That! (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003
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    This is the 2nd part in a two part sermon discussing the necessity of recognition or understanding in language (i.e. tongues) if the hearer is to benefit from what is said.

    December 8, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION There was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon's Fabulous Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 13, 2005
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    2nd in series of 7 on the transformation Simon went through under the guidance of Jesus. This message is on the second critical step of surrendering of his heart to Jesus.

    Last week we began to look at and understand the process of transformation that Jesus cultivated in a strong healthy fisherman named Simon. Simon was a business owner. He ran a fishing enterprise on the Lake called Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are three names used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003
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    2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

    It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirits Of Jezebel & Lucifer Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
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    Exposing two spirits that work against the church… the spirit of Lucifer & the spirit of Jezebel. I credit Dick Bernal for this 2nd part to the Jezebel series.

    The Spirits of Lucifer & Jezebel INTRODUCTION  Two great weapons we have against the enemy is spirit of discernment & revelation from God  Therefore we can expose the enemy & destroy his works  This is not one of those fun sermons to preach but I believe God is calling me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational