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  • Bruce Johnson avatar

    Semper Paratus

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006
     | 2,262 views

    This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

    Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,094 views

    3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

    We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Confrontation

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him.

    Divine Confrontation Intro.: Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him. He usually made ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do You Care About People More Than God?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Other Details Of Creation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2018
     | 4,996 views

    Fools despise their own souls, by caring for their bodies more than they do for their souls.

    June 18, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.10: Other Details of Creation Gen. 2.4-7 (KJV) 4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, 5 And every plant of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eschatology 3 Of 16 Our Glorified Bodies (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022
     | 1,601 views

    In the last two sermons, we have been talking about the rapture of the church. I want to remind you again, the rapture is different from the second coming of Christ.

    • At the Second Coming, the Lord will literally come to the earth and set up His kingdom on earth for a thousand years. • When the rapture of the church takes place, the Lord will not come back to the earth, but the church will be caught up to meet Him in the air. Look at 1 Thess 4:17 “Then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God? Part 5

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,723 views

    We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

    Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prodigal Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 3,875 views

    If the devil can convince you that your core identity is a sinner then you will live and act like it for the rest of your life. He knows that your actions arise from your identity, so he will try to convince you that your identity arises from your action

    Review We have been examining what it means to “be” the family of God. The past couple of weeks and this week we are looking at what it means to be a child of God. I think that we are all a bit stumped when it comes to recognizing our identity as a child of God. We are used to seeing ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    8 Success Secrets From The Bible

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2025
     | 734 views

    It is the will of God for us to live a successful life. In this message Dr. Vorce outlines eight success secrets from the Bible.

    3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Romans 1:10 – “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “Upon the first day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    32. Context Of Jesus' Teachings Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,767 views

    Jesus' teaching focused on Kingdom Ideals

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 32 – CONTEXT OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    65. From Law To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,109 views

    Opposing sin because it breaks the law is replaced by the Spirit inspired knowledge sin threatens the very concept of the godhead itself, intimate loving relationships.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 65 - FROM LAW TO RELATIONSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stoke The Furnace

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,942 views

    Sermon designed to evaluate the spiritual commitment level of the Christian, and to prevent us from becoming lethargic in our service to God!

    The past couple of weeks worth of weather has brought back to our attention, the fact that fall is indeed here and in just a few short days or weeks the furnace will become very important to each of us. Imagine to your dismay, if on that cold fall morning you hasten to the thermostat turn the dial ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Accept One Another Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    The Family of God Series: A message on how to accept one another as believers. Adapted from material & outlines on building community.

    The Family of God: Accept One Another Introduction: READ: Colossians 3:12-17 I’m sure many of you have watched the television show, “Cheers”? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Single New Humanity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    In the past we were alienated from God and from others, but now we have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ, so let’s seek to live for the future, for a time when all of God’s people will be joined as one, in a new heaven and a new ear

    One of the things we love to do is to remember the past. We keep journals and photo albums, we tell stories and reminisce, all to preserve our memories. On the other hand there are some memories that we don’t want to remember. Memories of past hurts, of things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican