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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

    Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bring On The Rain

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 6, 2007
     | 4,517 views

    If my suffering produces the result God desires for my life – when do I pray, bring on the rain?”

    Power point is free on request -- jaywmc@aol.com, reference the sermon title. James 1:2-8 “Bring on the rain…” “If my suffering produces the result God desires for my life – when do I pray, bring on the rain?” Sunday morning Sermon 7.29.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) (Advance) 2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should Believers Get Along? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,799 views

    We have seen where spiritual transformation will make us like Christ, even to other believers. But why should we place so much emphasis on believers getting along with each other?

    WHY SHOULD BELIEVERS GET ALONG? Romans 15:1-7 I. Discipleship Demands It (vs. 1-2) A. An Obligation 1. ‘Ought’ is the past tense of ‘owe’ in Old English. Both words have the spiritual pronunciation. 2. The HCSB renders this “we have an obligation”. 3. It is not something we ‘should’ do; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being An Example In...

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 32,784 views

    This sermon explores the five areas that the Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to set a good example for others to follow.

    Title: Being a good Example Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Date: 8/5/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Tomorrow is the first day of School in Simpson, County, and I know everyone is excited about that. But those of you who are parents know some children need a little extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Equipped

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
     | 6,881 views

    This message introduces and explains the Ephesians 4 equipping gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

    FULLY EQUIPPED The Equipping Gifts (Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as time goes by. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of Believing

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Shows Christians some of the real benefits of believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

    Benefits of Believing Romans 5.1-3 There are many benefits in believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of our lives. First and foremost is eternity in the presence of Christ and an escape from the punishment we so deserve. There are four other benefits that we often overlook as Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes I Can

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    God is asking all to answer His rall. Your Response "Yes I Can"

    August 12, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-26 Subject: Answering the Call Title: Yes, I Can When I worked in the maintenance department in a factory way back when, I was always one to come up with great ideas for improvement. I wasn’t always sure how I could get those things done but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grow Up In Christ

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

    There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If I Were Satan

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    If I were Satan this is how i would attack the Church.

    If I were Satan I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to do next to use Memorial Park Christian Church in a way that would be of the maximum benefit to the kingdom. I pray for guidance, I visit with members of leadership as well as with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 23,590 views

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN SERVES CONFIDENTLY, WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND ABSOLUTELY TO GOD.

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN Judges 3:31 Commitment means: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A pledge to do. An engagement by contract -American Heritage Dictionary Shamgar’s name means "a stranger" and his father’s name, Anath ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Ever Get The Spiritual Blahs?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    Do you ever feel like you have lost your touch with your Christian experience and you just don’t know which way to turn?

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Race

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    Paul teaches us that we are all in a race..there are no spectators.

    The Race - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From time to time as I prepare for our Sunday Worship sermon time, God tells me that I need to reveal little secrets about myself. The problems is that sometimes I am afraid that since we are still getting to know each other it might give some of you an excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Identify Yourself

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on May 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    There is a need for us to love ourselves as Christ loves us. How can we say we love God that we cannot see when we do not love our brothers and sisters that we can see. It is one of the most important commandments of God and it is the basic test that ever

    IDENTIFY YOURSELF John 13:31-35: 31"Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33Little children, yet a little while I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Impact Of Service

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    Service is what we are designed for and there are at least 4 issues surrounding our service.

    The Impact of Service Matthew 20:20-28 > Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. “In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” “Well, what would you say to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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