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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Wisdom - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God’s way you will live.

    What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Why does God spend so much space in his written word on encouraging us to be wise? Well today’s passage goes some way in answering those sorts of questions. In fact what we find here is first a warning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,736 views

    A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

    Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trust Him

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    Place your faith and trust in the Lord for He is the only one who is completely trustworthy.

    Text: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). Trust in the Lord for what? What does it mean to trust in the Lord? When should we trust in the Lord? Why should we trust in the Lord? How do we trust in the Lord? What is trust or what does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Find The Way Home

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,898 views

    Believing Christ will take you home to heaven.

    “How to Find the Way Home.” OKAY - Do you want to do some theology? John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” It’s a dark night and even though your car headlights are on and shining brightly, you notice how dark it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 58 ratings
     | 56,308 views

    1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches goodness 3- The grace of God gives hope

    INTRO.- ILL.- D.L. Moody was an American evangelist (February 5, 1837 - December 22, 1899 - 62 years). Moody said: “Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.” He also said: "It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Returning To Our Landmarks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,189 views

    Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

    Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Three Sons

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    Dramatic monologue as if David were speaking: he starved emotionally his son Adonijah, he indulged his son Solomon, and he distanced himself from his son Absalom.

    "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and do not forget all his benefits ... as a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him." As a father has compassion for his children … When I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

    Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008
     | 11,978 views

    We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

    SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fulfilling Our Obligation Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,631 views

    Children of God, worship, relationship

    FULFILLING OUR OBLIGATION Romans 8: 12-17 (p800) February 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have, and I’ve also been with several of you who have had to be witnesses in difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woes, Salt, Light And The Law Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 25, 2013
     | 4,526 views

    Jesus describes the drastic contrasts people of the world from people of The Kingdom of God in His Sermon on the Mount.

    Woes, Salt, Light and the Law Luke 6:24-26, Matthew 5:13-20 OUTLINE: “Woes, Salt, Light and Law” Luke 6:24-26, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    God's Kingdom Comes

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,068 views

    A look at the 2nd Petition of the Lord's Prayer. This is part of our Sunday Lenten Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer & Passion. (Note: series title is from CPH, but we hardly use any of the the sermon material they offer) Readings from 3rd Sunday in Lent.

    I want you to think back—back to your childhood. And there was a game that I am certain you’ve all played. And, even if you didn't play as a child, you probably played with your kids or grandkids. Hide and seek! You remember that game, right? When you’re the one who’s “IT,” you cover your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Biblical Model Of Repentance

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,335 views

    The following sermon outlines a six step model of Biblical Repentance.

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We started off this series by talking sin and the character of God. When we sin, we become distant from God because He is pure light and there is no darkness in Him at all. We learned that repentance is the mechanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Real Love (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
     | 7,953 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Pronounces Woes

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,602 views

    Jesus teaches us that woes serve as warnings about finding ultimate satisfaction with present pleasures.

    Scripture Last week we began studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded for us in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. Jesus’ sermon was about the kingdom of God. He drew a contrast between two ways of life. He explained the difference between those who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed