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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021
     | 2,189 views

    By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

    Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ordinary People Used By God

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,581 views

    God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

    Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    This Apostle, Some Times Referred Too As "James The Less" Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
     | 6,815 views

    "JAMES" was a common name in the time of Jesus, there are 4 men named "JAMES" in the N.T. ~ James "the less" was the son of [Alphaeus or son of Cleopas],

    #5~THE APOSTLE JAMES, THE SON OF ALPHAEUS, who is also CLEOPHAS~ 1-4-14 ~ This apostle, some times referred too as "James the less" -- He was probably called this either because he was short in stature, or perhaps because he was younger, also to distinguish him from the other apostle James, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bound In Blessing Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

    Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptation Tango - Temptation Island - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Temptation, although common, seperates and isolates and makes you feel like you are on an island. How can we get off Temptation Island?

    Temptation Island Pt. 3 – Temptation Tango I. Introduction Temptation Island is a dangerous place because temptation, when we don’t understand it and learn to deal with it, separates, isolates, and will become the gateway to your demise if you don’t learn to move off the island! We began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 25,215 views

    This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

    What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

    “LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Do Part 2 - The Proposal Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 24, 2010
     | 3,465 views

    The second of our "I Do" sermon series focusing on "The Proposal." Do we look out for our own interests or think outward?

    John 4:5-29 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,979 views

    Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

    “Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Sum

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,598 views

    The author of Hebrews gives the summary of the book in one chapter. The whole purpose of Hebrews was to capture the interest and faith of the people -- this is nut-shelled in this one chapter.

    I. REST IN HIS PERSON (WHO HE IS) A. THE LIVING POSSESSION B. THE LAMB’S POSITION C. THE LONE PRE-REQUISITE II. RELY ON HIS PLAN (WHAT HE’S DONE) A. THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD B. THE LOST PERSPECTIVE C. THE LORD’S PERMANENCE III. REMEMBER HIS PROMISE (WHAT HE SAYS) A. THE LAW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival #3: Returning To Our First Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    Our highest calling as Christians is to be with Jesus. When we lose our passion for Jesus, and interest in the Kingdom of God, we need a personal revival.

    REVIVAL #3 – RETURNING TO OUR FIRST LOVE INTRO: For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering the topics of healing and revival. • Is this as good as it gets? I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the usual. • I want to see more of God in my life, my ministry, and our church. OPENING TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Christians Are To Serve Others

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 29, 2015
     | 10,910 views

    We need to redirect our culture away from ourselves to the needs of others and the glory of God. Culture must not be used merely for self-interest.

    The readings we heard from Deuteronomy 15:1-11 and Acts 4:32-37 this evening talk about how the Christian community is supposed to act. The events in the reading from Acts take place immediately after the coming of the Holy Spirit. The people had an uncommon experience of the life and death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Moses & The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 15,291 views

    A new series centering on the Person of the Holy Spirit. I thought it would be interesting to see the Holy Spirit at work during different periods of time.

    MOSES & THE HOLY SPIRIT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Retold Burning Bush account: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." 2. Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 3. “OK.” The voice continues: "You, Moses, will lead the people of Israel out from bondage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Smith avatar

    You Can't Have One Without The Other! (A Sermon On The Book Of Amos)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,718 views

    People says to me, "Dave, as a Christian I am not interested in politics", and I can say to them in all honesty, "neither am I". ...

    I sorta promised someone in the parish that I’d choose a more cheery passage next time I preached. “Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden” was suggested - a message of encouragement and hope. This is not that sermon. Inspired by our set lectionary readings, for better or worse, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When Christians Wage War

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,209 views

    A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

    SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ