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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Not Settling For Less Than The Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,309 views

    Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

    "How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

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    I Have A Friend Who Plays With Fire (Sexual Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage people to remain sexually pure in a world of great temptation.

    I Have A Friend Who... Plays With Fire Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net November 18, 2001 When I was a child, I used to love to build tents out of bed linens. Some were elaborate while others were very simple. They were typically made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transforming Grace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

    This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Worldview Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    New Sermon Series: How do you view and react to the world around you? Do you truly have a Biblical worldview? A quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

    Abortion. Euthanasia. Pornography. Same-sex marriage. Transgender rights. Embryonic research. Genetic enhancement. [You can add to this mix COVID, mandated vaccines, out of control government spending, etc.] Christians surveying the cultural landscape in the West have a clear sense that things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023
     | 3,403 views

    Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

    John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 1,627 views

    David's Determination

    Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to reflect upon the Word of God. We are here to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the scriptures, to seek ...read more

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    A Test Of Will Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,450 views

    Jonah exibits free will when he runs from God. God will not make you do anything, but he will encourage you.

    A Test of Will For the past couple of weeks we have been taking some of the Bible stories that we normally think of as children’s stories. We looking are at them from an adult point of view. Today we are picking up with Jonah. What do we know about Jonah from this scripture? From all we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

    I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Got A Ticket?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Objections to "Ticket Theology": 1. It trivializes the Christian life. 2. It misses the point of the Christian life. 3. It reduces the Christian life to a formula.

    A man in Kiev, Ukraine wanted to be a modern day Daniel. He went to the zoo in Kiev earlier this month and lowered himself by a rope into a den of lions. The lion enclosure is on an isolated “animal island” surrounded by thick concrete blocks to protect people from the lions. The zoo was packed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Four Things Everyone Should Know About Hell

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    Warns people about the awfulness of hell

    4 THINGS EVERYONE SHULD KNOW ABOUT HELL!!l Luke 16:19-16:31 Introduction: Set off a smoke alarm 1. The sound you just heard is very unpleasant. 2. It is loud, it is annoying, and you probably would rather not hear it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Rules Seem Backward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

    Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 15,585 views

    We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sloth. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

    We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bible Research #4 - Interpretation & Application Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,495 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This final session deals with the next two steps of Bible study: Interpretation and Application.

    SESSION #7 – THE NEED TO INTERPRET: “Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get ...read more

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    Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,955 views

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1.

    The Ministry of Christ Allows Us to Take Sin Seriously Without Despairing 1. Our Goal is to Completely Avoid All Sin (to take sin seriously) 2. Our Failure Casts Us Upon the Ministry of Christ a. Christ our Advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ the righteous b. Christ our Propiation -- 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible