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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,721 views

    14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

    If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life Individually Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012
     | 5,142 views

    God recreated us in Christ for good works. We are individually new creations.

    “New Life Individually,” Ephesians 2:1-10 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: God recreated us in Christ for good works. b. CIS: We are individually new creations. III. Exposition a. The Chaos. (v.1-3) i. Humanity lost in its inheritance from Adam. ii. Humans individually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Live Life To The Fullest

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,201 views

    A formula for finding the abundant life

    How To Live Life To The Fullest I Peter 3:10-12 I know that to some people, living a good life is palm trees and sandy beaches. To some people, it is grease and exhaust fumes and loud race cars. To some people living the good life means playing with your children or grandchildren and enjoying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He’s Not Repeating—he’s Reaching

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 567 views

    When God repeats Himself, it’s not for emphasis— It’s for rescue. He’s not just speaking again— He’s reaching.

    Sermon Title: He’s Not Repeating—He’s Reaching Main Scriptures: Hebrews 3:15 (KJV) – “While it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.” Isaiah 55:11 (KJV) – “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Nineveh? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,967 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace God's calling on their lives, resist the temptation to run from it, and understand the repercussions of refusal.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our hearts and voices in praise, and to immerse ourselves in the truth of His Word. As we gather today, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, ...read more

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    Laying Aside False Dependencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    Eleven ways the Holy Spirit helps us put away our false dependencies.

    Laying Aside False Dependencies (I Cor 2:2-14) Illustration: Speechwriter Peggy Noonan, in her book Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, noted that appearances can be deceiving. "People never look like what they are," Noonan wrote. Of one unscrupulous businessman she commented that if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,012 views

    As I allow the gospel to TOPPLE IDOLS in my own heart I will become more and more FAITHFUL in presenting it to the world.

    The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Acts 19:21-41 In the Christian faith there are Biblical doctrines that when fully accepted have aspects to them that must be held in tension. What I mean by holding something in tension is that there are aspects of that doctrine that are unsolvable to the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

    The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Greed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 417 views

    In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

    OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Intellectual Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 1, 2025
     | 170 views

    Intellectual development means sharpening our minds, acquiring knowledge, and applying wisdom rightly.

    INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 Supporting Texts: Daniel 1:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hosea 4:6, Luke 2:46-47, Colossians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: God designed man as a complete being — spirit, soul, and body. To live a balanced life, believers must pay attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Or King?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    This sermon is a call to leadership, a challenge to listen to God’s voice and discern where God would have you serve in the Kingdom.

    God or King? Pastor Glenn Newton November 11, 2002 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chron. 16:9a 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 15, 2013
     | 5,930 views

    Bodily exercise has its benefits, but godliness is profitable for anything worthwhile you can think of. Part 1 of a 2 part series on godliness and contentment.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series: Sermon 1 in 2-part series “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013
     | 17,549 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

    Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have A License

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    Our freedom in Christ is freedom from the burden of guilt

    Semon Text: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25 July 15, 2001 WE HAVE A LICENSE It’s summer time again, and that means a whole bunch of new drivers will be out on the roads. High school students are finishing their Driver’s Ed. Courses and practicing for their tests, all in the hopes of getting a driver’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran