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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Who Owns You? [the Sermon On The 'amount'] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006
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    Do you own your possessions or do they own you? "Things" can take a toll on: The Heart-AFFECTIONS, The mind-PERCEPTIONS, The will-DIRECTIONS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Who Owns You? Matthew 6:19-24 We can divide life into 2 broad categories: the spiritual, and the material. But the Lord Jesus never made that distinction. Matter of fact, He often taught that our attitude toward the material is a mark of your true spirituality. v. 21 ‘Where your treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biblical View Of Giving

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
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    Giving the Bible way.

    1 COR. 16:1-4 “THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF GIVING” A) In 1 Cor. 15, Paul was talking to the Corinthians about the resurrection! * He closed the chapter with the teaching that one day, our loved ones who have died in the Lord will come forth victorious. * He said in v.55 “O death, where is thy sting? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplines Of The Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008
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    Two disciplines of the faith. 1. Tithing 2. Water Baptism

    DISCIPLINES OF THE FAITH 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 ACTS 8:26-38 DISCLAIMER: THIS SERMON WAS GLEANED FROM SERMON CENTRAL AND PRIVATE STUDY INTRO- ***THIS MORNING I WANT TO RETURN TO THE THEME OF DISCIPLESHIP. WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008
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    Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

    “HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 5, 2008
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    Remember as we come to the Lord’s table today we look back to remember what Jesus has done, we look inside to see what we need to do, we look outward to what we can do for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: We as Baptists love to eat, we love food for baptisms, ordinations, festivals, and revivals. You name function and we love to bring food. One of the most important meals that we take part in is not about food, but about faith. It is a clear representation of what close fellowship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tribulation (Part V) Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008
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    A look at the Anti-christ.

    “The Tribulation” (Part V) Did you ever have something happen that you just didn’t understand? We all have. Illustration: Terrie’s spooky phone call. John had the same experience while he was at Patmos receiving the revelation. John was given visions but he wasn’t given names ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To A Happy Life

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007
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    Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

    The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007
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     | 3,959 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Commitments That Count Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 6,893 views

    This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

    April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Our Anxiety

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 18, 2006
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    Christ who is the ultimate honorable, just, pure, and lovely truth worthy of praise will take our anxieties and fill us with what is honorable, just, pure, and lovely.

    It’s Christmas time again, in a little over the week we will be celebrating Jesus’s birthday. Many of us will be visiting family, eating big belly busting dinner followed and maybe preceded by Christmas cookies. And of course ripping open presents. What a hectic time of year. I mean, how many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And They Will Never Perish

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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    If you have dedicated yourself the following Christ, to live as Jesus lived and do what Jesus did, he will never let you go. Remember, God is reaching down to us. When we reach back up and grasp his hand, he’s the one doing the holding.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Gospel reading today begins by mentioning the “Feast of the Dedication” which took place in Jerusalem. We don’t hear too much about the Feast of the Dedication. It’s also known as the Festival of Lights, or Hanukah. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The New Math

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
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    God’s power plus our resources equals the needs of the world.

    THE NEW MATH TEXT: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Luke 9:12-17 In my school years, I discovered that I was very good with words. I read well above my grade level, and the first drafts of papers were usually the only ones I needed to do. Math, however, did not come so readily. I dreaded math classes, and as soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
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     | 7,179 views

    This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

    CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Jesus Knows Us By Name

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    In our society, we are often known by our numbers. Jesus, the good shepherd, knows us by our name. What a difference

    4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013
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    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal