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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Great Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011
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    Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

    “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
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    Sermon about Anger

    There are so many things that the world believes you should know. From the moment you are born, your progress begins to be tracked to make sure you are learning and growing and developing properly. When you begin public schooling, the teachers make sure you know all the skills and knowledge that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
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    Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

    KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Liars, Crooks, Insensitives And The Person In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2017
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    All believers share the same foundational Christian ethics, at least to some degree So let us consider some piercing ethical questions of ourselves.

    Know A Compulsive Liar, Crook, Proverbs 25:18-20 1. The stereotypical pastor is old, has a collar around his neck, and never cracks a smile. He exists to spread gloom and cap joy. 2. Stereotypes are, by nature, ridiculous. For example, we associate many stereotypes when we think of dads. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Working At The Father's Business

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
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    The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

    TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Priorities Of The Heavenly Citizen: Part Two (Col. 3:15–17) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
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    Exposition of Col. 3:15–17

    The Priorities of the Heavenly Citizen: Part Two “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    God's Timing And My Time

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009
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    Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

    God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Touching Lives From The Grave

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2018
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    A study in the book of 2 Kings 13: 1 – 25

    2 Kings 13: 1 – 25 Touching lives from the grave 13 In the twenty-third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned seventeen years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,603 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making Friends

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
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    The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

    MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 18, 2014
     | 4,217 views

    God wants us to become aware of Him

    THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD (Play cd with heartbeat on) What a sound, something alive, something real. WOW. To hear that sound we have to be pretty close. Like lying on one’s chest. Then how much closer does one have to be to God. You cannot just go around and ask ‘can I listen to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When God Is Silent

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2021
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     | 5,427 views

    Silence has a language all its own. Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses how to process the "silent times" in our lives.

    Job 23:8-12, 16; Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 Introduction: • Silence has a language all its own. • Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. • God promised in His Word to always be there, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,205 views

    this sermon is the study of the various ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PROPHETIC MESSAGE OUTLINE 1. CONVICTION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. COMFORT 4. COUNSEL 5. CONFLICT 6. CREATION 7. COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1.CONVICTION John 16: 8-11 , I Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Week 6 "From Rushing To Slowing” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
     | 2,896 views

    Week 6 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 6 “From Rushing to Slowing” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Congregational Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    Jesus continues His sermon on the Beatitudes of His followers.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 2 Matt. 5:7-12 Last week we discussed the first four of the Beatitudes and identified these four attitudes are that which takes place inwardly. These are I believe are necessary in order for us to demonstrate the other four attitudes in a way in which it will pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist