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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "The Power Of A New Affection"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013
     | 4,705 views

    Christians in America have become Spiritual Hoarders: Buried Alive with stuff and debt. Our pursuit of “treasures” and the accumulation of stuff hinder our pursuit of God.

    Cornerstone Church October 6, 2013 “The Power of a New Affection” Matthew 6:19-21 “Mrs. Bertha Adams was seventy-one years old when she died alone in West Palm Beach, Florida on Easter Sunday 1976. The Coroner’s report read, ‘Cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tis The Season For Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,138 views

    Explores the divine peace promised in Isaiah 9:6-7, and how to pursue, personify, and prevail in this peace amidst life's challenges.

    Good morning, beloved family. It gives me great joy to stand before you today, to share the word of God and to delve into the deep riches of His wisdom. Today, we are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to unravel the truth of God's peace, a peace that surpasses all ...read more

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    Real Independance

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    This is a look at the Declaration of Independance and Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

    This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. Some people will shoot fireworks, while others enjoy just watching them go off. We celebrate this holiday because of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pursue Holiness

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    Sermon for Commissioning of Missionary couple. Holiness as a lifelong pursuit.

    "Train yourself in godliness, 8for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." It might seem a strange thing to those of you who know Hugh and Dorothy well, to preach on the pursuit of godliness at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,128 views

    Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

    Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

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    Live It Up

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011
     | 3,096 views

    Worship is not always a holy activity.

    “Live it Up!” Romans 12:1“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, {which is} your spiritual service of worship. (NASB) There are many skewed pictures of living it up; High-society images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Wait On The Lord

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Active waiting

    Matthew Eyerman August 8, 2004 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. last verse of Psalm 27 Ps 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! 2. when I think of waiting I think of Home Depot a. maybe about 8am with a few items to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rally Sunday

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,255 views

    I dream of us recapturing that deep desire to worship and the pursuit of excellence.

    Rally Sunday Sept 11, 2011 Intro: What’s your dream? Do you have one?? I don’t mean the Oh, I’d love to visit Australia kind of dream. Nor the I wish I were beautiful and popular and skinny like celebrity so-and-so kind of dream. Those are either not really that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curious Enough

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,525 views

    This topic stems from an understanding of the resurrection story as told to us in the gospel according to saint Mark & Matthew.

    It is shown that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to seek Jesus and their seeking yielded some results. In this discussion therefore, we will expatiate on a) What is means to seek Jesus. b) The results of being curious to see Jesus, i.e., seeking Jesus; c) The results of not being curious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choices We Make

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,869 views

    The choices we make today have an impact on the decisions we will be making tomorrow. They establish a pattern and a foundation for our life.

    Choices we Make Jos. 24:15 “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Life is filled choices. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming More Than We Used To Be

    Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    This sermon encourages the church to stop looking at the past but rather to focus on God's hopeful future.

    MORE THAN WE USED TO BE Haggai 2:1-9 July 12, 2015 Pastor Buddy Cook Introduction: Song my mother used to sing when I was growing up: The Old Gray Mare  The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be,  The old gray mare, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fearless Faith

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 10,597 views

    Caleb gives us an example of how to live without fear

    Fearless Faith Joshua 14:10-12 Veteran’s Day Message November 9, 2014 Morning Service When we think of Veteran’s Day, we often think of the sacrifice and courage of those who have served in the military. Today, we thank those who have served our country and we remember those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A New You For The New Year

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,035 views

    A sermon designed to challenge folks to choose Jesus if they want a changed life.

    "A New You for the New Year" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when a new year comes around? Is it weight loss or a new hairdo or a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Power

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 4, 2009
     | 4,082 views

    As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit!

    NEW: Part 5 “New Power” Sunday, September 27, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal CORE TRUTH As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Jesus promised Him…John 14:15-17; 16:7, 13-15 and He came…Acts 1:8; 2:1-4. Romans 8:1-28 By the POWER of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Penetrating Plan Revealed

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,692 views

    The Bible is a useful tool in the life of a Christian if we allow it to be, this sermon spotlights 4 ways we can let the bible do its' work

    GOD’S PENETRATING PLAN REVEALED (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I once heard a story with a neat lesson. There was an old man that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The old man had a big family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ