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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overrun Or Overwatch Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

    Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Run It Up The Flagpole Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 28,131 views

    Too many Christians are satisfied with doing their minimum requirement for God. They don't realize the blessings they miss out on because they've just done what they "had to do" as His child. What are they missing out on and how can they change?

    (Props: 3 arrows) OPEN: Yesterday was January 2nd. Does anyone know what national holiday that is? It’s called “Run It Up The Flagpole and See Who Salutes Day.” Yes… that’s actually a special day on the January calendar. I visited a couple of sites that spoke about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Hear You Knocking, But You Can't Come In!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,323 views

    We can do without be sympathetic to the cult!

    Intro: 1. There was a song some years ago that went, “I hear you knocking…but you can’t come in!” 2. The cults will always come knocking on our door, but if we are wise we will not let them in. The essence of this little letter is: It is a Caution against Endorsing a Cult. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Joined By Abner Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,399 views

    Second Samuel 3:1-21 shows us several features of God's kingdom.

    Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have seen David lament the death of King Saul. Then, David, to whom God had promised the kingdom of Israel, was finally anointed as king—but only over Judah. “And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Disease Humanity Can’t Cure

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,308 views

    Looking at the story of Naaman the Leper from the Old Testament, we’ll examine what the world cannot do, and what humanity cannot heal, but Jesus can, as He forgives our sins and heals our relationship with God, bringing us back into harmony and unity with Him.

    The Disease Humanity Can’t Cure 2 Kings 5 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikQdDgOgoSk With all our scientific and medical advancements and breakthroughs there still exists a disease that humanity cannot find a cure for. As I began to think about this, and the story I will be sharing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And The Rebellion Of Sheba Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,350 views

    Second Samuel 20:1-26 shows us the problems encountered in restoring the promised kingdom.

    Scripture David and his army soundly defeated Absalom and his army. Sadly for David, his son Absalom was killed in the battle, along with twenty thousand of Absalom’s soldiers. As he returned to Jerusalem to reestablish himself as king over all Israel, David extended grace to everyone along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Slow To Anger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,244 views

    In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.

    Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Bartlett avatar

    Leadership 101 Basics Of Biblical Leadership

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 27, 2024
     | 849 views

    Leading in a word is influence, but before I can lead others, I must lead myself. It's not about what you have, it's about who you are!

    OUTLINE LEADERSHIP 101 – Part 1 Celebration Church October 27, 2024, Dr. Tom Bartlett What is leadership? Part 2 is: leading others · Leading others is the ability to get people to follow willingly, in a word leadership is influence Part 1 is: Leading self · Leading self is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "getting Good Out Of Bad Cicumstances"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,261 views

    This is from a series on Philippians.

    Title: “Getting Good out of Bad Circumstances” Scripture: Phil. 1:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-21-23 Intro: One historian has commented before that “The British have a knack for losing battles yet winning wars.” That’s an interesting take on history. In our culture we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,041 views

    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Veterans Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 215 views

    God invites us to find true safety, peace, and courage by dwelling in His presence and trusting His faithful protection amid life’s storms.

    Some of us came in today with hands full and hearts heavy. Bills on the counter, headlines on the phone, questions in the dark. Life can feel like a storm that lingers—raindrops of worry, winds of weariness. And yet, over every squall, our Father holds out an umbrella that doesn’t falter: His ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    From The Pits To Praise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 65,763 views

    Trust the Lord to help your entire life, ministry and relationships be a testimony to a journey from the pits to higher levels of praise. May you learn how to more effectively please the Lord in all respects and help you bear fruit in every good work as y

    From the Pits to Praise Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us when we find ourselves in the pits of helpless feelings. When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Wants You Rich?

    Contributed by Don Spooner on May 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    A balanced view of scripture concerning giving and receiving.

    Let me make it clear. I have nothing against success or riches. I believe in tithing and giving to God’s work. I believe that God loves a cheerful giver and that you cannot outgive Him. My wife and I are not rich, but we’re not hurting either. God blessed us with jobs. He also gave us the drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Help Me With My Attitude”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 24,251 views

    An attitude of joy is an intentional decision followed by a process. This sermon examines some Biblical steps needed for an attitude of joy. 1. Write out your top 5 blessing and thank God for them everyday. 2, Keep things in perspective—God is in contro

    “God Help Me With My Attitude” Philippians 1:3-12 Into: There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational