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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 8,489 views

    Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Won't Complain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 896 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to live without grumbling or arguing, surrendering selfishness, finding satisfaction in service, and strengthening spiritual stamina through the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. It's truly a privilege to stand before you today, as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a beautiful Sunday, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. It's a day to reflect on our ...read more

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    The Extreme

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    A sermon to promote Vacation Bible School (Standard Publishing 2002)

    Sermon for 7/7/2002 The Extreme Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: The movie Twister is a tale about tornado chasers. A tornado chaser is one who observes tornados at close range. In this movie we see a group of tornado chasers who are extreme. They put themselves on the line to observe these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,893 views

    What makes New Year’s Day so special is that it’s like starting all over. You can thank God for a great year, ask forgiveness for all of your mishaps, and start fresh with 365 days of possibilities ahead of you.

    A Fresh Start Every year we celebrate New Year’s Eve with a countdown and firework commemorating all our accomplishments and joys of yet another year that has passed. Unfortunately, there are other not so happy memories that we want to brush under the carpet and put behind us. They may include the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    “what Subject Is Important Enough To Be In 45 Of Jeremiah’s 52 Chapters?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    This sermon looks at the biggest subject in Jeremiah: idolatry.

    Talking About It Again And Again And Again: The biggest subject in Jeremiah is that God’s people had wandered off after idols. - Jeremiah 2:5, 11, 13. - v. 5, 11 – Following worthless idols. - Back in Israel’s day the idols were usually literal idols. Figures of wood or clay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Babbling Builders

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010
     | 4,468 views

    Pride confounds.

    Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    United In Mind And Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 398 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's gospel, promoting harmony, holiness, and healing within the Church, guided by 1 Corinthians 1:17.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and an unquenchable desire to share the word of God with you. We are gathered here in His name, united by His love, and guided by His word. And what a powerful word it is! Our Scripture for today is 1 ...read more

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    Spirit Decay PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 951 views

    This sermon encourages active spiritual maintenance to prevent decay, cultivate holiness, and respond to God's call, using the wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon ...read more

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    Growth As A Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

    GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Study Of Fasting #3

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

    A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 20

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    Lesson 20

    At this point in the Lord’s sermon we come to what is commonly referred to as "The Lord’s Prayer." More properly it should be referred to as "The Model Prayer" or "The Pattern Prayer." While the Lord never literally prayed these words, He does present for us a "model" or a "pattern" that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Crow avatar

    The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

    The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart To God & Hand To Man Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Jesus called us to love God and love people

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 2-Heart to God & Hand to Man Sunday, February 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues; A church whose deacons always “deke”, And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Strong In Grace

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    An examination of the empowering work of the Grace of God in the life of the Believer

    Introduction: In 2Timothy the Apostle Paul is writing to Timothy his son in the faith. Paul is coming to the end of his “race” and is writing to exhort and encourage Timothy to continue and advance in his ministry. To continue on in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God