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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Love Lifestyle

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 8, 2009
     | 4,127 views

    practical application to the Christian lifestyle in society at large.

    ROMANS: 13: 8 -14. THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IN SOCIETY LAST TIME WE WERE IN ROMANS WE LOOKED AT THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHRISTIAN. WE SAW THAT GOVERNMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED BY GOD V1 AND PEOPLE IN PUBLIC OFFICE ARE ACTUALLY SERVANTS OF GOD V4 AND THE PURPOSES OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,789 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Character #6 - Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    Who is the center of your Christmas celebration? Who is Jesus to you?

    Christmas Characters #6 – Jesus - 23rd December 2007 am The Christmas story is truly amazing. Perhaps no other story in the Bible speaks with such clarity about the power and the purpose of God. Just the fact that God stepped out of eternity into time is mind-boggling. Look at the shepherds, lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Distractions Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,863 views

    Did you know that this age seeks to distract you from becoming like the Lord and serving in His story? Plenty and want are two sides of the same coin and they seek to keep us from freely loving and being used by God. Find out how to beat them at their own

    So far in our study of the book of Matthew we have seen Jesus proclaim that only by realizing our lack or rightness and God’s provision of life can we have hope and a future. We saw that God intends for us to be light and salt—communicating His message to a dark and bland world. We saw that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    An Inheritance Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,756 views

    the seventh sermon in a series talking about spiritual blessings many times overlooked

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 7 An Inheritance Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:11-13 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - The reason it is so important for us to recognize and apply these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Making The Most Of Your Life - Graduation Sermon

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,794 views

    Examines the importance of the decisions and choices we make each day. Suitable for graduation.

    MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE It’s that time of year again. It is time for graduations. All across our nation, our young people are graduating from high schools and colleges. We have several young people here today, who are graduating seniors. Most graduating from high school this year, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Summoned By Kings Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    Elisha boldly confronts Joram about his compromise with sin. God also shows how gracious he is to Joram by granting him victory.

    The NFL has started its season again, and in about a month the NHL will begin its regular season too. As always, fans are eager to learn how the new crop of draft picks will do. Will they live up to the hype that accompanied their first-round selections and their multi-million dollar contracts? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Overwhelming Need?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014
     | 6,594 views

    A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

    "Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The End

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,346 views

    How to prepare for the end

    The End How To Prepare Matthew 24:1-51 True or false: spiritually and morally ... Things are worse today. than they have probably ever been! Probably 99.99% of you would say ... True! True or false: When our grandparents established a home it was more secure with a better chance oflasting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,417 views

    A sermon to challenge men to be men of God.

    “Men of the Master” 1Timothy 6:11-14 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. First: I. He is a converted man – “…man of God…” A. His possession What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accept One Another

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013
     | 4,230 views

    A sermon on Romans 14:1-4 (Outline taken from Keith Krell at: https://bible.org/seriespage/mind-your-own-business-romans-141-12, end of first point)

    HoHum: I had trouble appreciating rap music. Until I met some rappers who are using their gift for the Lord. WBTU: Differences between people give opportunities for judging and legalism. We are tempted to judge others because they are looser on some issues and stricter on others. We become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian, You Say You’re Ok – But What’s That Arrow Sticking Out Of You?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014
     | 3,177 views

    What exactly are the weapons of the devil that I need word of God armor to withstand?

    Christian, you say you’re OK – but what’s that arrow sticking out of you? Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (His word), that you may be able to stand against the wiles (weapons) of the devil (without it, we can’t resist the devil). What exactly are the weapons of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,342 views

    A sermon that talks about the right attitudes towards material possessions.

    "Money Matters" Matthew 6:19-24 Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Holy Innocents Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 8,993 views

    A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

    Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In Disappointment

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

    Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed