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  • Bledar Valca avatar

    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Sermon on Obedience. Explains what it means to be obedient

    TO OBEY IS BETTER 1 Samuel 15:22-23 A. Sir Leonard Wood once visited the King of France and the King was so pleased with him he was invited for dinner the next day. Sir Leonard went to the palace and the King meeting him in one of the halls, said, “Why, Sir Leonard, I did not expect to see you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

    The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Mothers Influence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 2, 2016
     | 12,487 views

    A sermon for Mothers Day in which we realize the powerful influence for good that mothers can have on their children.

    1. One man described his mother's influence in his life: * My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." * My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." * My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" * My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Explains The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017
     | 6,193 views

    Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

    Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    A Call To Holy Obedience

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,185 views

    You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

    Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Call Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019
     | 5,910 views

    God called Moses for the highest lifestyle. The call narrative is very interesting and enlightening. There is no age limit for the call. Living for God on the earth is important than doing some thing on God's name. Personal life precedes programs.

    Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: The account of call and commission of Moses comes to us in the book of Exodus through Yahwistic and Elohistic sources. It is placed between the states of the oppression and liberation of Israel. Let us meditate the call of Moses. Exodus 3:1-4 GOD’S CALL TO MOSES Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 156 ratings
     | 63,514 views

    An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

    Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Command And Teach"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    Paul gives Timothy, and us, several commands for living the Christian life, and several things to teach others about the Christian life.

    “Command And Teach” 1 Timothy 4:6-11 INTRODUCTION: Read Scripture. Paul is writing to Timothy, the young “preacher-boy” – 4:6. I used to be a young “preacher-boy” many years ago … I know a little of what he was going through. NOW … this doesn’t mean that just because you’re NOT a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

    Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Two Message Of The Cross: Law And Gospel Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,208 views

    A look at the law and gospel found in the cross.

    April 6, 2012 Two Messages – Law and Gospel Matthew 27:45-46 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Grace For Goodness: Transforming Darkness Into Light Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,103 views

    When we live into the grace of God the light within us produces what is good, exposes and transforms darkness into light.

    Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proberbs 22 - On Life And Conduct Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,614 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 22.

    We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1 (NASB) Meyer says of this verse: Great riches are not always a great blessing. When they are held in trust for God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    In Christ, I Am...deeply Loved By God Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,579 views

    We know God loves us, but how deep does that knowledge go? God loves us as a perfect Father, as the Son, and through the Spirit. Grasp his love as you pray, believe, and love others.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…DEEPLY LOVED BY GOD—Ephesians 3:14-21 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. I suppose you have heard many times about the love of God, in verses like, “God is love,” and John 3:16, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…” You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    That Foul S Word!

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 4,049 views

    A sermon on one of the touchiest subjects in God's Word:submission. Should we really be prickly about this topic? NO!

    That Foul S Word! There is one word that is considered by many as one of the foulest words that a Christian can say. In fact, if you aren't very careful--and tactful--in speaking concerning this topic, you are going to get yourself into a peck of trouble with some people. If you really want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 7 - Humanity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 3,873 views

    Believe week 8 looks at Humanity

    Believe 7 - Humanity John 3:16-17 November 2, 2014 When I was in the first church I pastored, a young woman came back from a retreat which the church sponsored for her to attend. We asked her to talk about her experience and at the beginning of the worship she stood up and began to share. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist