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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 195 ratings
     | 52,411 views

    First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

    All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

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    Warnings To The Wealthy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    In this passage James addresses us about the use of our finances. James warns people against using their finances as if there is no God.

    Scripture William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), the gifted orator and three-time United States Democratic nominee for President, is reported to have said, “No one can earn a million dollars honestly.” Tertullian (ca. 155–230), was a church leader and prolific author during the early years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wes Humble avatar

    More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    A Sermon on the Tenth Commandment

    Decades ago the famed poet Mick Jagger described our plight with these words: I can’t get no satisfaction, I can’t get no satisfaction ’Cause I try and I try and I try and I try... When I’m drivin’ in my car, and the man come on the radio He’s tellin’ me more and more about some useless ...read more

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    The Wise And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,765 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Fool & His Riches Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014
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     | 30,025 views

    Disciple needed to learn the lesson that life is more important than material things. They must learn not to be diverted from their commitment to Jesus by greed for wealth & material possessions. True riches & satisfaction come only from God.

    LUKE 12: [13-] 16-21. [PARABLES IN LUKE] A FOOL AND HIS RICHES [1 Timothy 6:6–10] AMERICA has been assured by its political leaders that ours is the highest standard of living in the World. We have the most wealth that men have ever known. Everywhere there are supermarkets overflowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011
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    3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

    The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing My Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
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    My life of discipleship must begin by changing my citizenship from this earth to the Kingdom of God

    This week I read an article about the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Ohio that caught my attention. In part it read: While he served as pastor at Central College Presbyterian Church on Sunbury Road in Westerville, the Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth remembers seeing fishermen going by early on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearing The Way-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015
     | 4,482 views

    6 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

    CLEARING THE WAY-part 6—Psalm 119:9-16 Building a house. There must be no liens on the land. Permits/legalities must be satisfied. The land must be cleared! There must be no obstructions to pouring the foundation. There must be no dangerous objects in the soon to be yard.—safe for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be A Neighbour Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2018
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    The Good Samaritan - Luke chapter 10 verses 25 to 37 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • Let me give you some advertising ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Delighting The Senses Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,819 views

    In chapter 2, he describes his quest for fulfillment in laughter, wine, self, wealth, and people. He dove headfirst into those things and found only an empty pool.

    WISE LIVING: DELIGHTING THE SENSES Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 2 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Little Bit About Solomon As we get started this morning, I have two introductions. The first is about the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Henson avatar

    A True Worldview

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 29, 2020
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    What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? What is the Meaning of it all? What should we do? Where are we going? If you can answer these questions have presented a worldview.

    What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? That’s Origin, Ontology, & Teleology. What is the Meaning of it all? Epistemology, Aesthetics, Hermeneutics, What should we do? That’s Morality (Ethics) Where are we going? That’s ...read more

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    The Upside Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
     | 1,765 views

    Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. He’s the best. The ultimate.

    HOOKED Week 4 “The Upside of Temptation” Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:2-5 1:14-17 Introduction: Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Sermon On The Amount Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,979 views

    Store God’s money in the right place; see God’s money with the right perspective; and serve the right power. Trust Christ with your life and use God’s money to benefit others.

    Next Sunday is the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs playing for the first time in over 50 years! I’m looking forward to a great game, but also to some great commercials like this Chevy commercial shown during Super Bowl 46 in 2012 (show Chevy Happy Grad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np0giKknx0U) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Two Ways Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 11, 2021
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     | 4,435 views

    For men today there are only two ways, the way of sin and death, and the way of salvation.

    The Two Ways Proverbs 1:7-33 From Adam and Eve onward, the root of human tragedy lies in wrong choices. Man lost all because he chose to listen to the deceiver rather than to Him who is Truth. The book of Proverbs is all about helping us to make right choices, to choose the way of God and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Best Type Of Stress!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,509 views

    (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren