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  • Tim Bartee avatar

    It Could Never Happen To Me

    Contributed by Tim Bartee on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    Many Christians spend years devoted to Christ, but now they no longer follow Him. How can we prevent this from happening?

    It Could Never Happen to Me In 2 Kings, chapter 8, there is an interesting story that takes place in the life of the prophet Elisha. Benadad, the king of Syria, had fallen sick. He sent a messenger by the name of Hazael to enquire of the prophet, whether he would live or die from this illness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Change & Newness Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,669 views

    Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

    Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

    1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help Us Maintain A High Standard Of Ethics In A Compromising Culture?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    What are some of the Biblical guidelines for sound ethical practices? 1.

    What are some of the Biblical guidelines for sound ethical practices? 1. Remember to follow the basic principles of solid ethical standards taught by Moses. "Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another." (Lev. 19: 11) 2. Let the Spirit of God help you develop a mature sense of ethics in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Is Alive: Live To Honor Him

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    There are several practical questions and guidelines we can use to help us determine whether certain activities are right or wrong.

    Christ is Alive: Live For Him - Live to honor and please the Lord- I Corinthians 15:12-20, 56-58 I Corinthians 6:18-20 II Corinthians 6:17-18 Jesus is alive and living today. We should live to honor and please the Lord. We all need guidelines to live by. God’s Word is our manual for life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fully Persuaded

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 27,079 views

    Are you more than Almost Persuaded? Like Abraham, we need to be fully persuaded.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Fully Persuaded Romans 4:16-25 Intro: In our text the Apostle Paul is arguing the necessity of redemption and salvation by grace through faith. He argues that even Abraham of the Old Testament was made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaves Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,800 views

    This is the second of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:16. "Do you not know that if you present

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction: Slavery. It’s an ugly word; usually. When we hear the word “slavery” it brings up all kinds of images. Images of trafficking in human misery. Images of poverty and oppression. Images of cruelty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Wilson avatar

    Emotions And Thoughts Need A Heavenly Focus

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,068 views

    A Bible Study from Colossians 3 regarding how believers ought to live.

    VERSES 1-4 (From the NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Two Assurances And One Command

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    God’s Son, our Lord Jesus, is the firm foundation, the solid Rock, upon which our faith is built.

    TWO ASSURANCES AND ONE COMMAND Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19) Paul warns Timothy of false teachings that were common in the early history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repent Of Your Sins Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    Redo of Armed to be set free

    Repent of your sins (1st John 2:15-17) The doctrine of repentance God said to Solomon in 2nd Chronicles that if God’s people that are called by God’s name would humble themselves, pray, seek His face and turn or repent from their wick ways; then He would heal their land. Repentance means to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Verdict On Sin

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2012
     | 2,729 views

    If we hear the word sin, we think of sins plural. We think of our lists. What is on the sin list? Which list? Whose list?

    LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) - Produces delusions of grandeur. - It gives a feeling of exaltation. - You can take a trip into a make-believe land - Students used LSD to expand their outlook on life - Thinking you can jump from a building and fly - Having an overpowering sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Candlelight

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 14, 2014
     | 12,212 views

    christmas candlelight

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    Message about wisdom from Ephesians

    Walking In Wisdom James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Redeeming the Time Understanding the will of the Lord Filled with the Spirit Expressing the spirit of Joy Submitting one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    A Blameless Conversation Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,474 views

    There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus. We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!

    Application Points: - We need Jesus - We need to proclaim Jesus - We need to represent Jesus Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,627 views

    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal