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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Commanded To Love Each Other Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 16, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,105 views

    As disciples we are called to love one another, that is a command that is easier to say than actually do, for us to live in a way that the love of God is fully demonstrated requires real effort in our daily lives.

    Disciples who Love Straight to the question: If you could only use one word to describe God what word would you choose? Would it be Almighty? Omnipotent? Creator? It’s Valentines Day and the word I am looking for is Love! The bible tells us simply and clearly that “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wood's Never Too Wet For Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,344 views

    This is a rewrite of Jeffrey Sims’ message of the same title. The pouring of water on the wood not only helped confirm to the spectators the miraculous nature of the fire, but it symbolized the impossibly of revival taking place.

    THE WOOD’S NEVER TOO WET FOR REVIVAL 1 Kgs 18:21-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET ATTENTION 1. George Phillips of Mississippi, was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George started out to the shed, but saw some men in the process of stealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Monica avatar

    We Are: The Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,015 views

    Understanding our Identity

    [We Are the Children of God] Welcome to the mission of God. You are a part of his family and a part of his kingdom. He has designed you, created you and called you to advance his kingdom on earth. You are, above all else, his child. This is the part where you put this book down and just think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,801 views

    We’re examining the name of Jesus—the name that is above all names! Let’s look at the 5 “E’s” about the Name of Jesus.

    ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME! Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KITTEN CHURCH MEMBERS 1. A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. 2. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. 3. A while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 19,141 views

    Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

    Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be Perfect (God Requires It!)

    Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,495 views

    in Matt 5:48 Jesus said: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Many say this is not possible, the Bible repeatedly say it is very possible, But how? Here's How: Here is a bunch of verses stringed together to show you☺

    A new commandment I write unto you thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and soul and with all thy might: and thy neighbour as thyself.and the second is like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing A Positive Attitude

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 35,036 views

    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negatives.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want to talk about two passages of Scripture & “Developing a Positive Attitude in a Negative World.” A. Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Stop Working, Start Celebrating

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,931 views

    To show that we need to have an attitude of gratitude, attitude of celebration, celebrating JESUS in our lives even if we are in our job and work places.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your job a burden? it should not be it's gift from the LORD so you will remember Him to celebrate Him irregardless of your physical status and situation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to have an attitude of gratitude, attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful In The Least

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 9,297 views

    To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in much? Yes, I'm faithful in the least because I'm a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling. IV. TEXT: Luke 16:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Miller avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,014 views

    1. Today we’re in Matthew 7.

    1. Today we’re in Matthew 7. We’re almost done with the sermon on the mount – this weekend and next. It’s been a good series and I kind of hate to end it, but when you’re doing a series on the sermon on the mount and you come to the end of it, that’s it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest For June

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,247 views

    A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

    Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,890 views

    Here is a sermon that I used at the end of a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a Strong ROOT System 2. Eliminate The PROBLEMS 3. Prepare For PRUNING 4. Wait For The HARVEST

    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life We come now to the last sermon in this series. We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit. We have looked at: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now I want us to look at the last phrase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Pastor And The Flock

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 4,573 views

    Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on?

    We call these letters chain letters and most of the time included in the letter is a curse of some kind if you break the chain. Illus: There’s a story about a church that decided to include in their newsletter something similar. It had some tongue-in-cheek suggestions for church members that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It’s That Simple. It’s That Complicated”

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 15, 2021
     | 4,443 views

    How to love.

    “It’s that Simple. It’s that Complicated” John 13:1-5, 12-15, 34-35 Have you ever taken a moment to think about how totally profound this encounter is between Jesus and His disciples on the night that Jesus was betrayed? I’m not referring to the fact that Jesus washed His disciples’ dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Christians Should Attend Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 5,425 views

    Why do preachers, preach about Church Attendance? They do so for of a number of reasons.

    Illus: A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist