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  • Brian Buriff avatar

    White Glove Test

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

    I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Stutler avatar

    Why Not Take The Bait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Resisting temptation is the only way to go

    Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Success Patience Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    We all want it, but if the truth be known we have all got it Patience you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    PATIENCE Patience is commonly limited to the ability ’to wait’ however, patience must include a combination of perseverance and self-control. Therefore patience is the ability to wait without frustration or reaction. The AV captures the virtue of patience by using the word ’long-suffering’ which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Staying Moral In An Immoral Age

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    Living the Life of Christ

    Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 7 Staying Moral in an Immoral Age Introduction: We live in a sex-saturated society. TV, movies, videos, novels, magazines, billboards, and computer screens bring immorality into our homes and make it appear as the norm. How can God’s people remain pure? How can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Contend For The Faith - Part 2: Know Your Strategy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    Jude gives us a strategy for dealing with false teachers.

    CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 2: Know Your Strategy Text: Jude 17 – 25 Introduction: · Read the story of Joe The Story of Joe Joe is a new Christian. Last month, he and his family went to Sunday morning services at First Church. As he listened to the message, Joe became increasingly aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Think Like A Leader

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    Getting Leaders to take time to think

    Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communication In Marriage

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,575 views

    Understanding and Improving Communication in Marriage

    COMMUNICATION DR. DAVID IBELEME  Relationship is the position you hold in respect of another or to someone else.  The major problem in marriage is disrespect for one another, however, this primarily or mainly manifests in the form of breakdown in communication.  One can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

    (The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worship Without Understaning

    Contributed by Don Miller on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,752 views

    Many times what we call worship is not God honoring and is actually misdirected. Genuine worship must be focused on God and who He is.

    Acts 17:22-31 Worship Without Understanding Don W. Miller Friendly Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR June 10, 2001 am Question: Can we really worship what we don’t know or understand? Don’t answer too hastily. Think about it. - According to Jesus: The Samaritans were doing so, John 4:22. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Harbison avatar

    Moral Issues: Adultery Series

    Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    Adultery is a cruel sin whose pain and destruction strikes twice, both now and in eternity.

    INTRO: Lingering glances. Innocent flirtations. Compromising situations. All of those spell “danger.” Office romances. Out-of-town flings. Secret trysts. All of those spell “disaster.” The more time we spend away from our spouses during the day, the greater the temptation for an illicit affair ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Job Of The Prophet

    Contributed by Rev. Daniel Panitz on Oct 12, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    This is a sermon highlighting the duties and characterof those called to the office of prophet.

    The Job of the Prophet. By Rev. Daniel Panitz The Prophetic office has everything to do with that individual’s intimacy with God. Only a person intimate with God knows God’s secret place. It’s a place where God reveals Himself and speaks to us. It is a place where one can see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grace At Work 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,490 views

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2012 Grace at Work - 3 Unity According to our passage unity depends upon four primary things the first one being: 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014
     | 11,299 views

    Jesus and Nicodemus meet late at night and discuss being born from above, and God’s love for the world.

    John 3:1-21 “A New Beginning” INTRODUCTION I’m a destination man, perhaps you are, too. I’m a person who likes to get to where I am going, enjoy what I came to enjoy, and then return home. I don’t pay much attention to what’s in between my departure point ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Honor- That Comes From God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

    Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Get Closer To God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,447 views

    How we can get closer to God and become attached to the True Vine through Prayer, Study, and Worship

    Do you want to bear fruit in the coming year? You should if you’re a Christian. Bearing good fruit is all about staying attached to the true vine, hopefully today we can get some insight on how to stay attached to Jesus and begin some new growth in our physical as well as our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational