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  • James McCullen avatar

    A Rusty Witness Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,085 views

    This sermon will challenge you to a more effective expression of witness. It is my desire to hold up the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, the people will

    A RUSTY WITNESS (James 5:1-6 NASB) [1] Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. {2} Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. {3} Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lose The Weight Of Debt Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    A sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message challenges the church to live lives of financial contentment. We shouldn’t bind ourselves in debt, trying to live a life we can’t afford. Debt cripples the church.

    Lose the weight of debt Purpose: To challenge our people to live contented lives financially with the money got has entrusted to us. 1. Why even talk about debt? Hebrews 12:1. · Debt isn’t a salvation issue. But the way we view money is a spiritual issue. 2. Banker illustration (from radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Faith That Endures Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    When Jesus comes again, those who truly believe in Jesus will be on the winning side. Until then, there is need for patient endurance. In 10:26-39, the writer gives a word of caution, a word of commendation, and a word of challenge.

    A FAITH THAT ENDURES Hebrews 10:26-39 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some were in danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Christ With You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving With Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,720 views

    God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

    Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are We Dependent On The Spirit For Renewal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Why are we dependent on the Spirit for renewal? He renews with His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Only His renewal makes us sufficient for life’s challenges.

    Titus 3:5 Theme - We are continually dependent on the Spirit’s ministry of renewal. Why are some believers lacking a fresh sense of cleansing, hope, and love? Freedom from sin’s oppression requires a continual application of the Spirit’s grace. Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Starving That Satisfies Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    4th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift Week 4 THE STARVING THAT SATISFIES MATTHEW 5:6, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) {Play 45 seconds of “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”} Every time I hear that song by I think, “Wow, our music in the 60’s was so much deeper than the music today...” Okay, maybe not but I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 43,622 views

    5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Bridge That Builds Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,017 views

    7th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08 - Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    Shift #7 THE BRIDGE BUILDERS MATTHEW 5:9 INTRODUCTION: (:33 intro) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of my all time favorite movies. I wasn’t alone in liking it. The film won four academy awards and was nominated as Best Picture in 1970. It’s ranked as one of the top 150 movies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    We need to know with certainty when God speaks to us. We need to know what he is saying, and we need to know it is from Him. Jesus gives us instructions and challenges in our text this morning.

    Downtown is a large City-County building. It holds many municipal and county courtrooms. Probate court is there. Every day, petitions and writs are read and heard, telling the will and wishes of the testator. The person who’s will was to wish after his death, such and such would happen, such a sum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

    Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Is Yet To Come Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    The third message in the series from Haggai. This message examines the sentimental view of life that many take about the good old days. In this message we are challenged not to compare to what was, but to work diligently towards what is to come.

    The Best is Yet to Come Time to Rebuild – Part III Haggai 2:1-9 Haggai 2:1-3 (NLT) Then on October 17 of that same year, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. [2] "Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenric Jameison avatar

    2 Hours And 40 Minutes Away From Your Vision

    Contributed by Kenric Jameison on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    Do you think that God only wants 10% of your money? This sermon challenges each of us to give 10% of our time to the Lord everyday! Do it for 6 weeks with and see how your life changes.

    2 Hours and 40 Minutes Away from Your Vision Habukuk 2: 1 - 4 Are you growing? How many of you can see further today than you could see yesterday? There is no doubt that all of us in this room couldn’t and wouldn’t be in this room today if it were not for the grace and mercy of God. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,773 views

    A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

    (this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ