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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Suffering Reduces Sin Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    The Apostle Peter shows us that when we work through suffering in a godly way, those habits and sins we cannot rid ourselves of, start to fade away.

    What is the thing that Americans fear the most? It is not taxes, or speaking in public, or even death…no. What Americans fear the most is – suffering. It can all be summed up when a loved one dies and death comes quickly to them. What do we say? At least they didn’t suffer….. Americans fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,379 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

    “Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Put Away Our Loss And Take Courage In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
     | 5,387 views

    Loss is something we all face. How do we put away loss and take courage in Christ? Let’s look at what God’s word directs in light of this.

    Let’s Put Away Our LossAnd take Courage in Christ The Prussian king Frederick the Great was widely known as an agnostic. By contrast, General Von Zealand, one of his most trusted officers, was a devout Christian. Thus it was that during a festive gathering the king began making crude jokes about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,106 views

    It a sermon about asking persons to reconcile to God.

    Introduction: Recently in Grenada, we went through a general election and a carnival. These two experiences have forever changed our country, our community, our family, our churches. Most importantly it has changed our relationship to and with God. I say this mean that: for the first time in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From The Potato Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,858 views

    A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Qualifications For Servant-Leadership Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,058 views

    A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.

    1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of Chistmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,581 views

    Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

    The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012
     | 4,172 views

    When we build our lives upon the only foundation that can be laid, Jesus Christ, rather than on our own designs, we will find true and lasting life that will not be taken away from us.

    Who’s got children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews? Well, then you know that every child is different, and what pleases one doesn’t please another. My sister’s older boy, ****, is very cautious and hates to get pushed high on the swings. His brother, ****, is fearless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Sermon Of Seven Woes Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,196 views

    Sermon #9 of 13 sermons on the Preaching of Jesus dealing with the sermon of 7 woes found in Matthew 23:1-39

    The Sermon of Seven Woes Matthew 23:1-39 CHCC: March 25, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jesus himself stepped up to this pulpit to preach? Suppose Jesus watched the way you lived your life this past week, and then came to preach in this pulpit today. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Pure Or Polluted Refreshment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,729 views

    Don't let God's best for you be wasted on the illusion of greener pastures somewhere else. Instead, rejoice with your spouse as you give yourselves first to God, then to each other.

    PROVERBS 5: 15-20 PURE OR POLLUTED REFRESHMENT This eye opening chapter deals with a delicate subject daringly and with great directness. The way of wisdom is superbly illustrated by contrasting the false (7-14) with the true. These positive teachings concerning marriage relationship are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Bottema avatar

    What Ever Happened To Sin?

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,781 views

    In our society, sin has become a "bad word." In the name of tolorance, Christians are excusing their own sin and the sins of others. This sermon deals with the reality of Sin based on God's Inspired Word.

    INTRODUCTION: Psychologist Karl Menninger asked this most significant question: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? This is a haunting question. It lingers with us, and must be addressed from the perspective of Holy Scripture, and with undaunting courage. * - TODAY, we want safe sex, so people in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    The Bible has much to say about the topic of sex. Our culture also has lots to say about sex...and the two do not agree.

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:14 "Fatal Attraction" Today we’re talking about the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." • I read a true story about a pastor who was leading a Bible study on faith and obedience. Abraham and Sarah were cited as Old Testament examples. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Holistic Salvation: A Life Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,217 views

    We tend to divorce our spiritual lives from our physical lives and see little connection or interdependence between the two.

    Holistic Salvation: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 4 March 14, 2010 Intro: One of the things I love about being a pastor is that as a generalist, I get to experience an incredible variety in jobs, tasks, roles, and activities. Part of the time I am a public speaker, part of the time I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Breaking The Bondage Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,873 views

    Fear brings bondage; faith brings liberty. Choose right!

    Title: Fear vs. Faith – 4 Breaking the Bondage of Fear Text: Hebrews 2:14-15 Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Sow Fast

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,826 views

    We sow what we reap so we need to be sowing good seeds and praying and fasting puts in in the right attitude to hear from the Lord.

    Sow Fast Selected verses Prayer- Introduction- This morning I have a clever title for the sermon called Sow Fast. Sow… not sew. Sowing is talked about in the Bible as a process of planting something and watching it grow. Sowing seeds, you expect a crop of whatever seeds you planted. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene