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  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,402 views

    WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

    COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 7, 2023
     | 2,679 views

    The American Bald Eagle can help us see the nature of our God

    This past Tuesday was Independence Day, the day we celebrated our declaration of our independence from England 247 years ago. As we discussed last week, it was our new beginning for the 13 colonies to be known as America. The American flag with its thirteen alternating red and white stripes, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Broken Speech Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,211 views

    God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

    I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
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     | 663 views

    This sermon explores the call to harmony, hope, and happiness in Romans 15, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and unity in the church.

    Greetings, beloved, and welcome to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Maker, learn from His word, and find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be here with you, and it's my prayer that as we open the Scriptures together, we will experience afresh the hope, love, and peace that ...read more

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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Who Cares...when I'm Addicted? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    Ninth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of addiction.

    (Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (Opened this message with the "Who Cares" Sermon Starter on Addiction) Smoking. Drinking. Drug Use. Sexual Addiction. Food Addictions. They can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Wants To Live Forever?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

    Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Regret Smashed. 2023!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 2,104 views

    3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

    Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Peace" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 28,808 views

    Part 2 in a 4 part Christmas series

    (Read text) I could be wrong, but I think that the most commonly misused and misapplied word in the language of man, is ‘love’. If my supposition is accurate, then surely the second most misused and misapplied word is, ‘peace’. Mankind has never known peace. Peace is not the absence of war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Involved Community Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    If we live by the Spirit, it wil change how we live as part of the community of God’s people. We’ll care for one another, care for God’s ministers, never weary in doing good, and keep our focus clear.

    Since we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. That’s Paul’s summary statement at the end of ch 5. We’ve spent all this time talking about how our salvation comes through the grace of God alone, how it’s faith alone that’s needed for us to be right with God, how nothing we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Get It Right...again! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    Get the gospel right.

    GETTING IT RIGHT…AGAIN Galatians 2:11-14 S: Maintaining the Truth of the Gospel Th: “Grace-Full Living” Pr: Get the gospel right. ?: What? What keeps us from getting it right? KW: Obstructions TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 2:11-14, three obstructions that keep us from getting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Discover Abundant Life

    Contributed by John Mayes on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 364 ratings
     | 109,694 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to describe and explain the abundant life in Christ.

    Living an Abundant Life in Christ Introduction: Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. For this reason, people everywhere are looking for answers to the emptiness they feel inside. These people will try anything, if it might bring them some sort of satisfaction or happiness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Pursues A Love Relationship Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,318 views

    Part 2 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God pursues us, we can either keep on running, hoping that He cannot catch up, or we can hide, hoping He will not find us. We need to let His love catch us.

    A few weeks ago I was driving down Fifth Street, on my way to a hospital visit. Just this side of the Soldiers’ home grounds, I became aware that some driver was right on my back bumper, weaving back and forth, his engine roaring, his horn blowing. Somebody was in a very big hurry. Well, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
     | 6,559 views

    Whoever we are, whatever we do, we are all servants of the Lord.

    Introduction Have you ever had this situation? You leave a job position and all you hear from your former colleagues is how wonderful your successor is. He is so delightful, so inspiring to be around. He has flair that, well, you have your good qualities of course, but there is just something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peacemaking, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,665 views

    Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

    Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord's Prayer: "Lead Me Not Into Temptation" Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,933 views

    When we ask God to “lead us not into temptation” we are asking Him to guide our steps along a moral pathway.

    Have you heard about the guy who was trying to lose weight, but came to the office one day with two dozen donuts? His co-workers asked him why he got the donuts if he was trying to lose weight? He answered, “I came to the corner where the donut shop was, I told God that if He wanted me to buy some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist