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  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Living In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

    Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God's Spirit Can Do For You

    Contributed by W F on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    What would happen if the Holy Spirit withdrew from your church and your life? What are the benefits of a Spirit filled life?

    INTRODUCTION What difference do you think it would make if the Holy Spirit were withdrawn from your life and your church? Well, considering that the Holy Spirit carries out the work of God the Father – I guess we could safely assume that it would make an enormous difference. But in what way? 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

    Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Want The Word

    Contributed by Larry Pruitt on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    Reasons we should want the word of God in our lives today and the benefits we receive from God’s word.

    (The thoughts and ideas for this lesson are attributed to Tommy Vernon (now deceased) who encouraged me to preach as a young man. Psa 119:105 Thy word <is> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paul told Timothy the preacher to preach the word "in season and out of season".......Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Covenant Of Grace"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    God made a contract with us, and we had no role in it, except to receive the benefits. It is a covenant of grace. A Palm sunday sermon.

    Abram had just won a great victory. His nephew, Lot, had been taken captive, along with his entire family, servants and goods, by four kings and their armies; and with 318 men, Abram had chased them down, defeated them, and brought back the hostages. Then in a separate victory of sorts, Abram ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Extraordinary Loyalty

    Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 52,464 views

    Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

    EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Survivors: Who Will Survive?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    CBS scored a hit with its Survivor series,and we can benefit with Biblical principles to help us be survivors in life.

    Sixteen people journeyed to the Australian Outback as part of CBS television show Survivors, attempting to be the last person voted out in order to win a substantial prize package. Total strangers, they formed two tribes, and now are down to one as each week another contestant is voted out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanksgiving Top Ten List

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

    (CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saved To Save

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,249 views

    God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

    “Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,006 views

    Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

    When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,605 views

    Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

    THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,348 views

    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    What Are You Going To Make Out Of A Bad Situation?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    I preached this sermon during the "Flood Fight of 2011 in Bismarck/Mandan ND" Four benefits that come from bad situations.

    Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I think we all know and understand that being a child of God does not automatically excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What Follows Following The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,017 views

    This is the final message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the benefits of following the Lord Our Shepherd.

    Are you a patient person? Do you find it easy to wait when you are anticipating something? If you are like me anticipation often causes my patience to be in short supply. Maybe it is human nature or a product of living in an instant gratification culture. Whatever the reason, we would prefer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connections

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 27, 2012
     | 9,991 views

    A Psalm about the benefits of our personal connection with God through Jesus Christ and the connections that we have with one another in the church.

    The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 26, 2012 Proper 16B St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 16 “Connections” He came to work at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, as a newly minted PhD in physics. He was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran