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  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Worship Is Not ... Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,824 views

    In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

    Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Pottage Hot Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?

    Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Army Or Arena Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    Hosea apparently interrupts a feast (possibly Passover) in order to say that loyalty and faithfulness are vital to authentic living/worship.

    Army and Arena Text: Hosea 9:1-9 In The 24-Hour Christian, Pastor Earl Palmer warns that people, in general, flock to any proof of power. “Political tyrants always use the army and the arena, the power of the sword and the circus.” (p. 47) This is as true in the church as it is in the political ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,149 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man With A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,426 views

    What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

    A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

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    Carrying Burdens

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jun 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,098 views

    Authentic church community helps us when our problems become too heavy to carry on our own.

    Series: Connect the Dots
Text: Galatians 6:1-5
Topic: Carrying Burdens
 Last week we began a series titled “Connect the Dots”, where we are discovering the beauty of authentic community. Today, I want to talk specifically about how authentic church community helps us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David The Warrior Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2025
     | 312 views

    We tend to remember our failures and not our successes. We all have a testimony – proof, evidence, or authentication.

    The Story of Us David the Warrior March 2, 2025 1 Samuel 17:8-11 NIV “Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Seasoned Or Unseasoned PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 998 views

    Challenge believers to live out their faith authentically, making a positive impact in the world as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a portion of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5. In these verses, Jesus calls his followers to be both "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." He's challenging us to live out our faith in such a way that ...read more

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    Heart Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 820 views

    This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.

    What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word. Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture. Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, ...read more

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    The Purifying Power Of Confession PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,071 views

    Explores the transformative power of confession in deepening our relationship with God and others, promoting authenticity, and acknowledging our need for a Savior.

    Good morning, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To come together as a community of believers, united in our faith and love for our Savior. As we come together today, we are going to focus on a topic that is often overlooked, yet it holds a ...read more

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,529 views

    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Faithful, Imperfect People

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,084 views

    This sermon is based on the book Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. It is an encouragement to keep serving in spite of our imperfections.

    A. There’s a story told of a preacher who was preaching a message about the fact that no one is perfect. 1. To prove his point he asked for anyone who was perfect to stand up. 2. One man stood up in the middle of the congregation. 3. The preacher asked him, “Do you really think you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Defensive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
     | 4,298 views

    We need to know how to defend our faith.

    BE DEFENSIVE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a word but when someone asked you what it meant you found yourself at a loss for words? You knew the word and what it meant but you couldn’t think of the actual definition or the correct way to explain it. That’s the way it is for some Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Name And Identity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,094 views

    This passage in Proverbs 22 illustrates our potential for our names, positions, judgments and behaviors.

    OUR NAME AND IDENTITY Text: Proverbs 22: 1 – 2, 8 – 9 & 22 – 23 Someone once said “True wealth is not found in gold, silver or other tangible forms of treasure. It is found in the possession of a reputation for honor, integrity, and justice”. (Walter Bruggemann, Charles B. Cousar, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Nominal Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,292 views

    How to know that you are truly saved.

    “Nominal Christianity” 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist