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  • Stephen Carroll avatar

    Being Like Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,451 views

    This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

    (Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being Human: Bummer Or Blessing

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 29, 2007
     | 3,496 views

    The good neews is that where we are, God is and is at work in our behalf.

    Title: Being Human: Bummer and Blessing! Text: Hebrews 2:10-18 Thesis: The good news is that where we are, God is at work in our behalf! Introduction The Merriam-Webster Word of the year in 2007 is “w00t.” It is a new word that emerges from online gaming and is an acronym for “we owned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    Being a good Samaritan is more than being religious. It is doing something when you don't know what to do. It is giving to those you do not know. It is being Christ-like disciples.

    Being the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- As you are turning to Luke 10, I want to talk to you about being a good Samaritan as well as living a life of a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,257 views

    We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom = Being In Christ

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 19,083 views

    Living and Being in Christ means living in Wisdom

    John 6:51-58 Wisdom = Being In Christ   There e is a verse from the first lesson and a verse from,the gospel lesson which will be the focus of our attention this morning, from the first lesson: "Leave simpleness and live, and in the way of insight " And from the gospel "Jesus said "I am the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026
     | 186 views

    Believers should be sensitive to the lost

    Being Fishers of Men Luke 5:1-11 Good morning Prayer When we gather and we begin talking about the things of God- a lot of times, we assume people know more than what they actually do about the Lord. When I use the word sin, it means different things to different people, but as Christians, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Changed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020
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     | 4,432 views

    In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

    Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 3,133 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Wisdom = Being In Christ

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    a Sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pemtecost Proper 15

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 John 6: 51-58 Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom = Being In Christ John 6:51-58 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." 52 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas H avatar

    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,937 views

    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being Human Together"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    A sermon about healing in the community of faith.

    “Being Human Together” James 5:13-20 In Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness, the author describes her tortured journey through ten years of extreme depression and bipolar disorder. Concerning the importance of Christian fellowship while in recovery, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Looking For God In The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2017
     | 9,094 views

    The sermon focuses on the unimpressive sign the angels point to: a baby in a manger. Not much that's flashy about that. What are the ways that God comes into our lives that don't initially look impressive but are important and meaningful.

    That’s All You’ve Got? Taken at face value, the angel’s sign is pretty unimpressive. - Luke 2:12. - Luke 4:17-21; Luke 4:41; Luke 5:14; Luke 13:18-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-30. - We get entranced by the Christmas story and the swaddling clothes and manger and don’t see it for what it is. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,032 views

    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Being Holy: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 7, 2025
     | 1,215 views

    In order to be holy in this world, the first step is having a true heart for repentance.

    Last week, we talked a little about holiness, and the need to be holy as Christians, because we are under the watchful eye of the world. I have been inspired to speak for a few weeks about Being Holy, and how we can achieve it in this New Year. Holiness is not optional for a Christian. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 640 views

    In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

    NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God