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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
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     | 8,904 views

    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Thou Art Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,552 views

    This is a sermon based on one of the great hymns of our faith.

    How Great Thou Art (Deuteronomy 10:17 NIV) “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome...” This is one of the greatest and most popular hymns in Christendom. It is not one of the oldest, however, having been translated and put to music in 1949.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2009
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     | 16,301 views

    A heart for God beats with God’s heart.

    Title: Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Text: I Samuel 16:1-13 (II Samuel 7:1-2; 12:1-13; 15:23-26; and I Samuel 18:6-7 and 14 and Psalm 115:1) Thesis: A heart for God beats with God’s heart. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Our story today takes place during what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Call To Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,931 views

    The Apostle Paul gives us six truths that are vital for living the Christian life.

    Scripture Let’s continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We are in Romans 12. Paul is now going to make a grand declaration about the first principles of Christians living. He’s going to issue a Christian manifesto on living the Christian life. You can’t get more practical—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lamb As Lord Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 27, 2009
     | 3,566 views

    I fear that American Christians have largely lost their focus on holiness. We have allowed the things of this world and our own personal desires to distract us from loving and serving Jesus Christ as we should. The solution is to allow the Bible to renew

    Revelation 8:1-6; 15:1-8 Purpose: To display God’s wrath against sin. Aim: I want the listener to gain a greater sense of God’s awesome holiness. INTRODUCTION: The Lord is about to unmask the full fury of His wrath against sin. All of man’s vain attempts to excuse or ignore sin will be stripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    The Gentile Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    An Epiphany sermon I preached on 1/7/2009 at the Salem Lutheran Home chapel, Elk Horn, Iowa.

    In some ways, you could say that Epiphany is the “last hurrah” of Christmas. It’s the day when we remember the visit of the wise men, or magi as they are called in our text, to worship the Christ child and present the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. It’s a great scene, one that’s often ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
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     | 4,728 views

    Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

    1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When We Come Together

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,919 views

    1- We come together to remember Christ’s death 2- We come together to hear Christ’s word 3- We come together to receive Christ’s comfort

    INTRO.- When we come together, we do all kinds of things, do we not? (sports, music, movies, etc.) That is, we may go to ball games, music concerts, movies, shopping at malls, and a host of other things. (I think I’ve been to one music concert in my life. I saw Barry Manilow about 25 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Purpose Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,190 views

    The psalm exhorts everyone and everything to praise the Lord. It forces us to ask the question, "Why is praise important in our lives?"

    Psalm 150:1-6 “The Purpose of Praise” INTRODUCTION The psalm today exhorts us to praise God. This is a simple command, but it is an exhortation that may inspire questions. We may ask, “What is praise?” Is it something more than a compliment? We may also ask, “Why should we praise?” What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeing God With 20/20 Vision

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 7,049 views

    So as we look at Paul’s message to the Athenians – who were looking for God, I hope that the Lens of God’s Word will test our vision to see if we are: Seeing God with 20/20 Vision

    Cornerstone Church October 2, 2005 SEEING GOD WITH 20/20 VISON Acts 17:16-34 There were six blind men who lived in India. One day they decided to visit the palace. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 3 - Incense And Oil

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

    TCB Part 3 It was recorded in 1956 in Nashville. “Heartbreak Hotel” introduced Presley to the American national music consciousness. It was released as a single with the b-side song "I Was The One" on January 27th. "Heartbreak Hotel" became the first No.1 pop record by Elvis and was the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Temple Of God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 5,957 views

    Compares the church to God’s Temple

    THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 One of the temptations we often fall into in the Church is to think of the Church as a building. In the New Testament the Church is never a building. It is always a group of people gathered to worship God ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Talented People

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    If you are not actively pursuing ways to advance God’s work, you are failing your master.

    Talented People 01/29/06 AM Text: Matthew 25:14-25:30 Introduction America is seemingly fascinated with talented people. Take for example the show American Idol. This past Tuesday evening over 35 Million people tuned in to see the hopefuls risk their egos and to see what Simon had to say. So many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Cloud avatar

    The Altar Of "I" Series

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

    The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Faith Factor

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 24,180 views

    The Church is in desperate need to have her members learn to walk by faith. This message presents several factors that result in a faith walk.

    FAITH FACTORS Mark 2:1-12 “A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist