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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Understanding Works Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

    Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day Of Applause

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 13,630 views

    Appluading Jesus is important, but it is not the only measure of commitment. A message for Palm Sunday.

    Palm Sunday March 28, 1999 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT This Friday you’re going to die. Those very words might have crossed Jesus’ mind on this Sunday some 1,970 years ago. The day we now call Palm Sunday was the first day of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This Friday you’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Am I Spiritual Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,675 views

    4th sermon in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions".

    There are two questions pointed in Christ’s direction in our scripture today. Verse 11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and sinners?" Verse 14 - Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sad Thing About Sodom

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    "The Sad Thing About Sodom" was the fact that there was one child of God there who should have been a witness and testimony of the one true God who could change their lives, but he was too backslidden to help.

    THE SAD THING ABOUT SODOM Text: Gen.19: 27, 28 Intro: The ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah shall forever live in infamy. The very mention of their names brings to mind thoughts of hellish depravity and horrible destruction, the latter being the result of the former. They stand in biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Love, Don't Grumble

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,303 views

    Biblical basis for having a ministry of encouragement.

    -Show Love, Don’t Grumble- Philippians 4:6-8 Psalm 19:14, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.” I Peter 4:8-9, “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lampstand Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The thrid step in the lampstand which represents the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the light of God's presence, the light in our prayers and the light of

    TABERNACLE – THE LAMPSTAND A few years ago we moved into our new house here in Leamington. Because we were coming from Kuwait we had to buy all new appliances for the house. I purchased a big new refrigerator from Sears and had it delivered, along with all the other appliances. Imagine my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Finding Freedom From A Money Dominated World

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008
     | 3,597 views

    A sermon on giving from the heart and freedom from relying on money.

    Have you seen the movie “Brave Heart?” If you have, do you remember the scene at the very end of the movie? They have finally captured Mel Gibson and have begun torturing him so that he will renounce his will to fight the king and stop leading the people in revolts. As it nears the end, they ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Indecision Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 108 ratings
     | 45,903 views

    This sermon looks at the problem of indecision, the solution to indecision and the promise of God’s faithfullness. Subtitle: How To Make Wise Decisions

    Dealing With Indecision (How To Make Wise Decisions) Today we are continuing an in depth series on the book of James. Last week we looked at how we could have power over our problems. This week we are going to discover that God wants you to make wise decisions. Remember God wants us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overflow Of Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,445 views

    Paul and Silas demonstrated how to overflow with love. God also calls us to overflow with His love.

    Overflow of Love Acts 16:25-31 In Acts 16 Paul is on his third missionary journey. Paul traveled through Galatia and Phrygia and stopped overnight in Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Acts 16:9 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Olympians Run With Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    Spiritual Olympian going for the goal run with perseverance.

    Title: Olympians Run with Perseverance Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, run with perseverance. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,198 views

    Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

    40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning Life’s Race

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,407 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 that examines the the metaphor of the Christian life as a race in a track and field event.

    Winning Life’s Race Chuck Sligh November 2, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high school, I participated in track and field. When we’d arrive at a track meet, we’d begin by warming up with various stretching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 4,633 views

    Sowing and Reaping is permanently and proportionately connected.

    Are You Ready for Some Fun in the Son! 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 This is the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 81 ratings
     | 28,706 views

    Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

    INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ