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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Therefore, Do Not Be Anxious!

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 11, 2021
     | 4,261 views

    Jesus isn't simply telling us not to be anxious. He's calling us to have a completely different attitude towards material possessions and material needs from the rich fool; to be confident in God and in that confidence, to be rich towards God and others.

    ‘Do not be anxious.’ That’s what Jesus told his disciples. If only! we might think. Can we banish anxiety from our hearts simply because Jesus tells us to? We’re in a series in Luke, following Jesus and his disciples on their journey from Galilee down to Jerusalem. Their journey starts in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Number One

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,100 views

    Jesus does not promise us material wealth if we follow him, but he promises us a wealth beyond anything we can dream of in terms of material goods. His wealth is the wealth of the Holy Spirit and the wealth of heaven. God and Christ are willing to share.

    You might be familiar with the term day-trader. A day-trader is a high-risk investor who jumps in and out of the stock marker often many times a day to take advantage of small price changes. Day traders usually do not have any interest in the companies whose stock they are buying. These people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Alabaster Box Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,406 views

    This sermon explores the true meaning of worship through Mary's act of anointing Jesus, emphasizing selfless devotion and recognition of the divine over material concerns.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a privilege to gather here today, in this sanctuary of shared faith and fellowship, to delve into the profound mysteries and wonders of God's Word. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles ...read more

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    Are You Sure? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 2, 2024
     | 874 views

    Luke carefully assembled material for his gospel in order to provide Theophilus and us confidence in the message of the gospel. So what should we do in response?

    Have you ever noticed that some studies seem to be contradictory? One study will note that coffee is good for you as it is made of up of mostly water while another will state that it dehydrates you because of the caffeine. One study states that eating eggs will give you high cholesterol while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Occult And The Bible Series

    Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,026 views

    In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

    The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Personal Growth For Christian Living

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020
     | 8,793 views

    Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

    Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Integrated

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2016
     | 4,908 views

    Let's talk about the family integrated movement (Material adapted from Greene Community Church at: http://greenechurch.com/family-integrated/)

    HoHum: Every time I accept the call to preach at a church, I get mixed reactions about the past preacher. Some think that he was God’s gift to the ministry and hated to see him go. Others think that he was the anti Christ and they rejoiced the day he left to go somewhere else. Strive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amos - An Overview Series

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 18,893 views

    To provide some background to the book of Amos. To do that, we’ll need to know some history and geography with a bit of sociology and covenantal theology thrown in. A dash of horticulture and zoology wouldn’t go astray either.

    REFLECTIONS ON SOCIETY? THE KANSAS SENATE PRAYER Many people pray when they begin a sermon. I’m not going to do that! Instead, I’m going to read a prayer that first saw the light of day 4 years ago (23rd January 1996). It was a prayed at the opening of a new session of the Kansas Senate. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit And The Dove

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,681 views

    The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

    The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 23,908 views

    1. Background on Ephesus 2. Revealed Characteristic of Christ 3. Compliments of Christ 4. The Weaknesses of Church of Ephesus 5. How to fix the problems 6. Warning 7. Reward for faithfulness

    September 14, 2003 Title: Ephesus Text: Rev. 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we looked at the picture of Jesus Christ; standing among the 7 candlesticks each one representing one of the 7 churches that we will be studying... Walking among them... inspecting them congratulating them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Need Healthy Children Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,728 views

    The challenge before us is how best to create a healthcare system in which all children receive care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and family centered regardless of background or cultural differences.

    Sermon on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Union Baptist Church “We Need Healthy Children” Mark 9: 14-27 “How long has the child been like this?” In this second installment in our Back to School Series, Jesus poses a question over two thousand years ago that haunts us today, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon, The Reluctant Hero Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,629 views

    Have you been afraid that your lack of skills, background, or ability to hear God disqualifies you for service? Learn how God worked with a timid man and turned him into a hero.

    Do you remember the Sand People from the original Star Wars movie? They lived on Tatooine - I guess their proper name is: Tusken Raiders. Anyway - these nomads were covered all over with rags with little lenses or something to see and breath out of. They carried these big sticks and traveled on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Whose In Charge?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,479 views

    Jesus' trial before Pilate was a hodge-podge of differing desires. But they are all just background noise to what was really going on, and what God was using to bring about His purpose.

    Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Intro: It’s very interesting to watch the wrangling in Washington these days. 1. debt-ceiling debate, a lot at stake. 2. we know that much going on “behind the scenes”, as people seek to gain the upper hand of power. 3. trade-offs, promises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Curse Of Ham (Canaan) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of the Curse of Ham, understand its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants, and recognize that in Christ, we are all one, regardless of our ancestry or background.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood story from the Old Testament, the Curse of Ham. We’ll talk about its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants and the impact of that curse on the Cushites. I recently read a quote by A.W. Tozer ...read more

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    Shame Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 27, 2022
     | 2,958 views

    David dealt with shame and we see his heart in Psalm 51. We deal with shame. Psalm 51 and the background of 2 Samuel 11-12 help us deal with shame.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID SHAME 2 SAMUEL 11-12, PSALM 51:1-19 #kingdavid Based off an older sermon of mine which has in the notes: “This sermon is based on a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ