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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Being A Good Steward

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

    SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Be! Be A Miracle!

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    As Mary experienced a world changing miracle, we can experience miracles of life and salvation when we say "Let it Be!"

    Let it Be! Be A Miracle! LIFE CHANGING MIRACLES Luke 1:26-38 We can experience life changing miracles…We live in a troubled world much as the days of Mary. Just a Mary experienced a miracle that changed the world; we can experience world changing miracles that bring life, healing, and salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The ‘be' Attitudes” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    An introductory sermon to a series on the Beatitudes.

    Jesus is in the happiness business. We find Him using the word, “blessed” nine times in our text. The word simply means “happy” in the genuine sense of internal joy. So it is that Jesus shares with us in these verses the secrets to true happiness. Now, one will quickly notice as he reads what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Fool For Christ

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,464 views

    A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

    “Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Christ-Like Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    This is a sermon focusing in the purpose driven life.

    This morning, as we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, we will continue our journey toward a life of purpose by examining another of God’s purposes for our lives. And that purpose is: that we were created to become like Christ. Over the next two Sunday services I want to linger here with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can This Be? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

    How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being A Non-Conformist Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

    These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Doer Of The Word

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,144 views

    Sermon from James 1:19-27 on being a Doer of the Word

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #3 - "Be Doers of the Word" James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elements Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,759 views

    As a Christian what we ned to be like Christ

    The elements of being a Christian James 1:19-27 A well-known painter was traveling one day in Europe when he lost his passport. As he came to a crossing the customs agent wanted to see his passport. “I am who I say I am.” The officer would not believe it, handed him a pencil and paper, and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This is the 1st part of a sermon series I preached in Anjung, South Korea after spending 2 months in hospital.

    First of all I'd like to thank all of you for your prayers for me over the past 2 months or so. I thank God that He has heard and that He has answered and that He has given me the strength to be here with today. There are still some problems with my discs, I still have difficulty sitting down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,842 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Will This Child Be? Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
     | 8,911 views

    In the two babies of the Christmas story, Jesus and John, we see the limitless potential of every human being for good or evil and the responsibility of parents to build Christian character.

    WHAT WILL THIS CHILD BE (The Birth of John the Baptizer) Luke 1:66 “What manner of child shall this be?” A baby can draw a crowd. The one in the cradle gets the attention. Some of the onlookers are prejudiced. They are the grandparents who know why these children are called “grand”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping And Being Kept Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012
     | 3,702 views

    How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church?

    Introduction How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church? How does he arrest the sin’s spread and kill the virus? Jude presents a case study of one pastor’s effort. He has revealed the sin – perverting grace into sensuality and denying Christ’s lordship. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Being Consistent?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,396 views

    Sometimes it seems that the time it takes to get our prayers answered is much longer than we anticipated. So we begin to faint in our minds. This message is about not giving up when you are not seeing the results.

    Please turn to Mark 4. Smith Wigglesworth was asked how is it that you walk in so much faith? So the three verses we’re going to read in Mark 4 was his response to anyone who asked him that question. Mark 4:26-28 is a continuation of Jesus’ teaching about the sower who sows the word. (26) And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being People Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,716 views

    Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

    Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness