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  • Ronald Ferrell avatar

    Being Culturally Relevant

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 47,917 views

    With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

    October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Viii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    God blesses those who are treated badly for doing right.

    Today is our final sermon in the series entitled "The Be-Attitudes." We will be addressing the issue of persecution. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 5:10-12. Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Content In The New Year

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    Finding happiness in fully serving God with everything we have.

    Matthew 6:24-34 “Being Content In The New Year” • TOP 5 New Year’s Resolutions The 5th was to take up a new hobby. The 4th was to make more money. The 3rd most popular resolution was to improve relationships. The 2nd was to stop smoking. The most popular New Years resolution, you guessed it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eucharist And The Mother Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2009
     | 4,357 views

    The self-gift of Mary of Bethany echoes the lifelong gift of Mary of Nazareth, who was associated with Jesus, her Son, in all His mysteries, especially His sacrificial death.

    April 6, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Eucharist and the Mother of God The Blessed Virgin Mary, too, is the servant of the Lord. In fact, her assent to the angelic messenger and her only hymn in Luke proclaim her self-identity: handmaid of the Lord. The contrast between Mary of Bethany, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lessons From Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love And Care Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,022 views

    Paddington Bear is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of kindness, love, and the beauty of unexpected blessings.

    Lessons from Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love and Care Introduction Today, I want to talk about a beloved character who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike—Paddington Bear. Paddington is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,263 views

    A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Being To Friendly With The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 3,801 views

    In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

    Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Being A Disciple Of Christ.

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,468 views

    What would it be like to serve God all your life only to hear Him say the words “I never knew you?” Have you counted the costs of becoming a disciple of Christ? Have you really become a child of God? Please read this sermon and make sure!

    COSTS OF BEING A DISCPLE OF CHRIST Luke 14:25-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Broken In The Right Places

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,394 views

    Reasons why I am not being broken the right way for God.

    INTRO: Mother Teresa: One night a man came to our house and told me, "There is a family with eight children. They have not eaten for days." I took some food with me and went. When I finally came to that family, I saw the faces of those little children disfigured by hunger. There was no sorrow or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Father's Day - Being Dad

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,250 views

    A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

    "Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Being Noah And Lot Ready Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,192 views

    The Kingdom of God is here. Jesus tells us that the day of God's vindication will come. That is a reality. The real question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness on the earth when that day comes?

    Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 (cf. verse 8) Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalms 121 Title: Being Noah and Lot Ready Proposition: The Kingdom of God is here, God's vindication will come - the question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness when He returns? INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Have It God's Way Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2022
     | 1,778 views

    Yes, Jesus accepted this world for what it is, for what we made it … twisted, broken, and full of hurt … but He so loves the world that He came to die for our sins on the cross, not to condemn us but that we might be saved through Him.

    [This series is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's "The Serenity Prayer" (the full version). This sermon is based on the line: "Taking, as Jesus did, this world as it is and not as I would have it." It was also delivered on Communion Sunday, so it leads to gathering at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mephibosheth And God-Like Kindness

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,876 views

    We have allowed a lot of precious people to fall through the crack, causing personal injury or spiritual death.

    6-17-2008 Vacation Bible School Lesson: Mephibosheth and God-like Kindness David makes an inquiry: (in chapter 9) - of the ruined house of King Saul (sin and misconduct ruin) - disobedience ruins lives/wrecks homes - This was a great while after David assumed the throne - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Blessings From God The Father Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,007 views

    Ephesians 1 tells of our measureless riches in Christ from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. This sermon tells us of those riches Paul says emanate from the Father.

    Blessings from God the Father Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 18, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Your Place In Gods Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022
     | 3,138 views

    How many here can say they know their place and part in God’s story and are living it out? Why do you think you are where you are today?

    How many here have attempted to trace your family heritage, maybe asked your relatives about your great grandfather or great grandmother, great aunts and uncles? It is always fascinating to trace the story of your lineage - where your family came from, how your ancient relatives lived, what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational