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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020
     | 3,868 views

    3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

    HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016
     | 7,843 views

    Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

    Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrendering Credentials To Christ

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 13, 2016
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     | 6,947 views

    If we're not careful, we can get caught up in the world's system of polishing that pedigree. Rather, like the Apostle Paul, we need to surrender all to the great goal of knowing more intimately Christ our Lord. Everything else is secondary.

    Philippians 3:4-14 Surrendering Credentials to Christ Any top-blockers here? Any type-A personalities? Any hard chargers who consistently rank in the top percentile? The military is basically an up-or-out system, so it attracts into career service those who are driven to succeed. Many of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Righteousness Based On Love, Not Law"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2017
     | 3,834 views

    A sermon about Jesus' earthly father--Joseph.

    “Righteousness Based on Love, Not Law” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “righteous”? Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with beady eyes who points his finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
     | 6,743 views

    Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

    Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Game Day - Pt. 3 - Play Book Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 5,234 views

    The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

    Play Book I. Introduction Everyone who has practiced and prepared is in the game. The draft secured the needed components so perceived weaknesses have been eliminated. The crowd rises in anticipation. The whistle blows and the clock starts to tick. It is game day. The game has started. You can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Am I Becoming? Being Thankful! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2016
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     | 6,516 views

    Being thankful is something we need to strive for in the affluent society in which we live. We have to be careful not to allow what we do not have to make us unthankful.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, and this leads us into the next characteristic we need to allow to develop. Being Thankful! • Speaking of which, how many had a nice time at our Thanksgiving Dinner last Sunday? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Little Boys And Lunchables

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,893 views

    Jesus takes the little we have and makes a miracle. A message for Commitment Sunday

    In a world with 7.3 billion people, and in a country with around 320 million people, it’s easy to feel insignificant. It’s easy to feel like we don’t much matter. At the same time, though, it’s also humbling to think that I have any significance at all. You know that one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    By His Stripes-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2019
     | 2,358 views

    1 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive His...

    BY HIS STRIPES--I—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Beware of Curare: In 1799 the famous Prussian explorer and scientist Baron Von Humboldt discovered a potent drug called curare. On an expedition into the jungles of Venezuela, he watched an Indian hunter bring down a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphant Entry Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 25, 2023
     | 2,970 views

    The Roman authorities paid little attention to Jesus riding in on a donkey, but in the scheme of all eternity it was the most significant event.

    This passage that we know as Jesus triumphant entry is also well known to all Christians because it is the focus of Palm Sunday the week before Easter. It is an annual tradition of the church to make this an emphasis at the beginning of holy week. Almost every Sunday School child has carried a palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Towards The Goal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,828 views

    Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

    Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Pathway To Kingdom Greatness Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023
     | 2,115 views

    In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.

    Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,870 views

    The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.

    Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Final Score

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,051 views

    So what are you going to get Jesus for his birthday? What do you think he wants most?

    As sometimes happens, this sermon took a different turn after I had named it and put together the bulletin. The initial idea was the issue of this new database that the Defense Department is putting together, that has the civil libertarians up in arms over the loss of privacy. Because no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Must Believe God’s Commands Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    We do not need parlor tricks or cute gimmicks to follow & obey God, what we need is faith that He has already done what He said He would do. He rescued Noah and his family because they obeyed His word. In fact … Noah shows us how God responds to our faithfulness!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 12 We must believe God’s commands Genesis 6:1-22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: God’s plan of redemption was not a knee-jerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational