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    The Penetrating Influence Of Character PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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     | 970 views

    This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more

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    Life's Too Short To Work All The Time, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Examines how working too much causes us to miss God’s purposes for our lives, to miss out on fun and recreation which God wants us to enjoy, and to have a distorted view of God and ourselves.

    Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time, prt. 2 Life’s Too Short To… 5 of 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/30/05 We’re in the middle of a series of things life’s too short for. Life’s too short to play it safe, to carry a grudge, to work all the time, to live in the past, to worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Transforming Grace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

    This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sloth. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

    We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going The Distance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
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     | 813 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, pursue spiritual growth, and exercise patience, keeping their focus on Jesus amidst life's distractions and challenges.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to see you all gathered here today, eager to hear the Word of God and to grow in your faith. The Lord has a message for us today, a message of perseverance, pursuit, and patience. These are not merely words, but they are the very essence of our ...read more

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    Made For Miracles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023
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     | 895 views

    Explores Jesus' compassion, the extraordinary power of God in ordinary elements, and the limitless, unconstrained power of God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred place where we gather to share in the Word of God, to learn from His teachings, and to grow in our faith. It is a joy and privilege to be here with you today, to open the Scriptures and seek the wisdom that lies within. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Not Of This World!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 22, 2023
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     | 3,453 views

    All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. My Pastor has said on many occasions, "Compromise with the world is treason in the courts of Heaven."

    All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. Paul warns us about this very thing in Romans 12:1-2, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resolving Conflict

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,634 views

    Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

    1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study Of Fasting #1

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 385 ratings
     | 18,802 views

    The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

    Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 32,100 views

    Here are 4 people who needed a new beginning, perhaps you can realate to them.

    NEW BEGINNINGS By: Chuck Henrix I think most of us like January first. Celebrations have been planned for tonight all over the place. Why? So we can celebrate, and if you will bring in the New Year. We look forward to the beginning of the New Year. We look forward with great anticipation to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Woman Of Impact

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,084 views

    To become a woman of impact, a Christian woman must set an example in the way she live and she must encourage other women.

    Happy Mothers’ Day! How did it all start? This special day for mothers go all the way back to the 19th century. Meet Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. She was a daughter of a Methodist Minister in Virginia. Tragedy brought out the best in her. Four out of her six children died of various diseases. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sexual Purity

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,239 views

    It seems that we are a society that is submerged in the seamier side of life. Christians are not isolated nor insulated from such influence.

    SEXUAL PURITY We really live in a confused and confusing world! We have so many conflicting messages coming at us that it is difficult to know what to think or believe. This is especially true for people who do not have exposure to regular and direct Biblical teaching on life itself. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Believe In You?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    All Christians proclaim their belief in God, but does God have that same confidence in you. Job was a person God could have confidence in and even challenged Satan to try and shake his faith. Could God do the same for you?

    Job 1:8-10 Introduction: If God was to write a biography of you, what would your character be like? Here in the book of Job, we see the biography of the man Job and there were four things that stuck out concerning his character. Let us also examine those four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise For The Present Life

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 1, 2015
     | 3,469 views

    Let's talk about the value of godliness in the present life based on 1 Timothy 4:7-8

    HoHum: Have children’s come up and do Children’s Minute with them Objects needed: Alex’s barbells and sit up machine, glass of milk, and a pillow What is the next holiday? New Years! Who can tell me what a new year’s resolution is? (a promise to do something new or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ