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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What About That Third Servant?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2022
     | 1,183 views

    Life on this earth is hard, and acting as a Christian sometimes makes it even more demanding.

    Saturday of 21st Week in Course So we’ve all probably read or heard sermons on this parable from Matthew’s Gospel, and typically–to cut to the conclusion–we are told that Christ has given each of us a measure of talent or gifts, and we’d better use them properly. If we do, we get rewarded; if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Daring To Wait Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 918 views

    Learning to WAIT means that we learn to Write, Act, Imitate and Trust in God

    DARING TO WAIT An American police officer was waiting on the side of the highway to catch speeding drivers. Just then a car came past puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, “This driver is going dangerously slow.” So, he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    As Christians, giving is not just an act, it's a lifestyle that brings us joy and fulfillment.

    The Joy of Giving The question of giving is not a matter of choice for Christians; it is a fundamental principle that guides our lives. We are called to give because God has set the example for us through His generous nature. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved the world so much that He gave His ...read more

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    A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

    DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talking To God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 294 ratings
     | 54,280 views

    Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

    (Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Slow Start Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

    Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

    Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Governing Authorities

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    How should we act toward those who rule over us?

    Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 186 ratings
     | 31,815 views

    Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Acts 10:17-33

    Why Actions Speak Louder than Words - Acts 10:17-33 1. Few people realize how important it is to love not just in word, but in deed and in truth. Illustration: Research experts tell us we communicate only 7% with our words, 35% with our tone of voice and 58% with our actions. Peter knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

    4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Does That

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    What is love? How does it act? How can we recognize it?

    Love Does That John 3:16 Introduction: Christmas is a magical time. And Christmas is a busy time. I know that and I promise that the length of my sermonette will reflect that knowledge. In thinking about this sermonette I wondered what I should emphasize. Should I concentrate on the shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Occasion For Motivation Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31

    An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Community In Our Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,458 views

    We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.

    Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.

    Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visible Grace Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 4,152 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 21st in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Visible Grace” Acts 11:19-30 October 28, 2007 Table Talk What are some things that we can’t see, feel, hear, smell, or taste, and yet we know are real? How do we know these things are real? Before we plunge headlong into today’s text, let’s take a few moments and set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free