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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Annas And Caiaphas: Stuck In Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2010
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     | 5,992 views

    We feel stuck in responsibilities, trying to maintain something just because we’ve inherited it, and are tempted to think of leadership as image. In a relationship to Christ, responsibility is transformed into freedom.

    He was tired to the bone, but rose to go trim the wicks and boost the light again. How many times had he been to these lamps tonight? How many times had he wanted just to give it up and go to bed? How many times had he hoped that some magic answer would swoop in his open window and land on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Something To Say To You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    What we need to realize is this: we share the fact that none of us are saved by anything we are or do. We are saved and forgiven by our loving relationship with the risen Christ.

    I Have Something To Say To You Intro: It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of traffic. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and slipped the offending driver off. She shook her fist at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Prodigal Son" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

    “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Subject: Spiritual Freedom Scripture: John 8.36 Sermon: “Freedom” Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. Summary: True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Segue: Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Better To Be Good Than Fair Series

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,236 views

    We spend WAY too much energy trying to balance the books of our relationships. Jesus did not teach us to be fair, but to be good. His birth beautifully illustrates the lesson.

    Php 2:5-11 – ...Christ Jesus: ...being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,150 views

    What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

    Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving Your All – David's Mighty Men Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,235 views

    These “mighty men” joyfully chose to put a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration – their love for their king came ahead of their safety, their comfort, their ease. Their gift was not an inconvenience, it was not grudgingly provided, it

    Giving Your All – David’s Mighty Men: Stories of God’s People 2 Samuel 23:8-17 June 11, 2006 Intro: A small church was having a reunion. A former member who attended the celebration had become a millionaire. When he testified about how God had blessed him over the years, he related an incident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repent, For The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 32,852 views

    Repentance is not turning over a new leaf. It’s a new way of life. It’s returning to a right relationship with the Father by turning away from sin and turning to the Son.

    The Doctrine of Christ (part 1) “REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS: Repent,For the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand” SERIES TEXT - Hebrews 6:1-2 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Changed Person

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    We are all called to repentance; we are called to change. Change we see in our mind, our will, our affection, our attitude and our relationship with God the Father.

    A Changed Person 09/21/08 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction Last Lord’s day our lesson covered change we must believe in, the change preached by John the Baptist, Jesus, the Apostles, and Disciples down through the last two thousand years: Repent! We know that there are only two paths to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

    What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,880 views

    When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

    JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Justification Through Faith Leaves No Room For.... Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,113 views

    This sermon unpacks justification through faith alone Paul responds to his critics and unpacks justification through faith and its relationship with the law, Jew , Gentile and answers the charge of antinominism.

    Rom 3:27 – 31.” JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ….. PAUL WASN’T WITHOUT HIS CRITICS TO JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE SO HERE HE ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE TO ANSWERS THOSE CRITICS IN A FORM OF A DIATRIBE. AS HE HAD DONE EARLY TO SHOW THAT JEW AND GENTILE ARE ALL UNDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Doesn't Matter: Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019
     | 7,389 views

    This sermon should help people realize that their Pedigree and financial statement are not enough to give them salvation. It helps point them in the direction of Christ and a relationship with Him for true eternal salvation

    In our world today who you are means something, you hear it a lot from folks who think their family name and genealogy should mean something to someone. I think the phrase “Do you know who I am” comes out most often when those who think more of themselves than they should are struggling at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Widow And The Unjust Judge”

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,554 views

    I believe strongly in prayer and in the power of prayer. And, I believe it is a part of our relationship with God where we can never stop growing in or do too much.

    Introduction: Above the door frame of my front door is an elongated plaque mounted. Inscribed upon it are the words, “Handle with Prayer.” Every time you come through that door or walk around the living room, this visible reminder stands as a testament of what to do with everything in life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic