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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,020 views

    Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

    To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Look To Jesus And Live

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 17, 2008
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     | 14,137 views

    Look to Jesus and Live.

    “Oh Lord, please make a bee-line for our hearts today, and convict us of our sin, and turn us to the cross of forgiveness where we might kneel in repentance. Please give us that which enables our hearts to worship You. And then teach us how to live. How do we apply your Word oh God? What changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    She Wants To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    True born again Christians are not to have a worldly eulogy given at their funeral. Eulogies and the messages spoken at their physical death experience are to be reminders for Christians of their future home going and an opportunity for the presentation

    Turn your Bibles to John 14:1-4, 6 Title: She Wants to See Jesus Theme: Rejoicing in What Christ Has Prepared for Doris Isabel Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church (September 30, 2007) John 14:1-4, 6, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free - Not Guilty

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    We are not condemned because Jesus paid the price.

    Text: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “condemn” has a number of meanings: 1. to express disapproval – denounce 2. to judge to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Lord’s Return And The Christian’s Duty Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
     | 8,369 views

    The parable of faithful servant and the wicked servant

    Introduction A. Turn back to the beginning of Matthew 24 B. Just to reiterate the situation here, Peter, James, John, and Andrew had asked Jesus two questions in response to His statement that the temple would be completely destroyed Matthew 24:2-3 (NKJV) And Jesus said to them, "Do you not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2018
     | 6,464 views

    I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? What is so great about being a Christian?

    WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part one) I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? You have tried the store brand items that just don't measure up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral For Christian Woman Who Died In Her Early Seventies

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 21, 2021
     | 6,153 views

    This funeral was for Christian lady who served in the church but had serious healthy problems in latter years of her life.

    Opening and eulogies by family members prior to this message. MESSAGE: I had the privilege of pastoring Katie and her family for fourteen years between 1991 and 2005. When I came to _________ Church, Katie was there waiting for me, and when I left she was still here supporting the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    This Thing Called Commitment Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    This sermon introduces the idea of commitment. This series addresses the weakness that Christians have in committing to Christ totally.

    This Thing Called Commitment I remember back in 1998 when I saw my wife for the very first time. She wasn’t my wife at the time, but I knew I was going to like her. I met her at college, back at good old Central Christian College. We got to know each other. We were at the New Student ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons In Love Series

    Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

    Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

    Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    A sermon on what gentleness is and how it is produced in us.

    August 1, 2004 Fruits of the Spirit Children are naturally born wrecking machines. After having four of them, I am convinced of it. They love to tear, rip, smash, slap, pull and push anything they can. It is almost a weekly thing where something is broken in our household. This becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fragrance Of The Father Iii Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Jesus is in the life changing business. Look at all the examples that God gives us in regards to his life changing business, Elisha,Jacob Saul of Tarsus, Peter, James, John,Martha and Mary, the list goes on, have we been through a change?

    Fragrance of the Father Part 3 Script: Romans 6:5-23 Introduction: In his book, A Ready Defense, Josh McDowell states: “You can laugh at Christianity; you can mock and ridicule it—-but it works. If you decide to trust Christ, start watching your attitudes and actions, because Jesus Christ is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Our Seniors

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,175 views

    Part of an ongoing effort to get people involved in hands on ministry at the local level with this message focusing on elder care. (Note to Sermoncentral-This is part of the series but was a message from an out side speaker. I wanted to give you the whole

    May 1, 2005 Serving Our Seniors By Lester Gallihue 1 John 1:9, John 10:1-10, Numbers 6:24-26 I truly appreciate the opportunity to be here. It’s really a wonderful spiritual experience and I can feel the vibes. It really helps me and I am sure it helps you. I want to read a passage which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Cool To Be Kind Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,371 views

    The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

    Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    The 3rd of a series of sermons delivered by the pastors of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church during its participation in the 40 Days of Purpose

    Everybody needs a purpose and that’s why we’re spending 40 Days of Purpose, looking at God’s purposes for your life. The last time I preached we focused on one of the purposes of life – “You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure.” Your first purpose is to get to know and love God. That’s called ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed