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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Being First Means Being Last

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015
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    Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

    Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Relevant Friendship

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015
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    Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

    Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Learning From One Another; Serving With One Another"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2015
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    A sermon about serving with the poor.

    "Learning from One Another; Serving with One Another" James 2:1-10 Last week a man in his mid-to-late 30's came to my office for help. He is a drug addict. His problems started when he became an alcoholic while serving in the Army. Eventually, he moved on to Crack. He eventually was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatest Commandments

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
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    Jesus says that the greatest commandments were to love God with all your heart and to love others as much as you love yourself. How you doing with that?

    The Greatest commandments Matthew 22:34-22:37 Introduction- Turn to Matthew 22:34-37 Matthew 22 is the discussing of the two greatest Commandments that Jesus spoke to His believers. Before He does that, He has a conversation with the Sadducees. The Sadducees believed that there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 11, 2015
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    To be transformed we must forgive.

    Series: Resolutions Worth Making Title: Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Truth: To be transformed we must forgive. Aim: To encourage forgiveness. INTRODUCTION Louie Zamperini is the subject of the current hit movie Unbroken. He was born in 1917 in New York, then, shortly afterward, his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increase Your Faith

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
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    During our walk with Christ many doubt their faith and even think whether they really have a bit of it or not! They are so careful and fearful about everything they do that they miss out on all the excitement of the faith walk and having a personal ...

    Opening illustration: Many years ago a shoe company in England sent one of its sales people to Africa to start a business. After a few months this salesperson sent a message back to his head office telling them that he is coming home as nobody in Africa wear shoes and therefore it is a waste of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Can Get So Off Base"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2014
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    A sermon about loving mercy.

    "We Can Get So Off Base" Matthew 23:1-12 Micah 6:6-8 Like most of us, John Burke (pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas) assumed that he was not a judgmental person. But just in case he was wrong, he tried an experiment: for a whole week he kept track of his judgments about other people. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Quote The Verse Which Declares Only Jesus Can Give Us Salvation Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 28, 2016
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     | 7,794 views

    This is an declaration meant to inform the listener that if salvation is desired, then there is only one path and that is through Jesus Christ.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Quote the verse which declares only Jesus can give us salvation. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) Purpose: This is an declaration meant to inform the listener ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,356 views

    The path to meet Jesus may come as a surprise to some. Instead of being cloaked in robes of religion, Jesus is clothed in rags of need.

    Matthew 25:31-46 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Whether in high school or college most of us have had the joy of taking a “final.” We studied hard for the final, because a large percentage of our grade was determined by this one test. More than a few all-nighters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Goals For Our Lives

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015
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    1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

    God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
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    Eighteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on reciprocating God's Forgiveness to others.

    Knowing God Series #17 “Forgiven and Forgiving” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Hebrews- Part 8- " Now What ?" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 29, 2016
     | 7,966 views

    Part 8 - How we can be an encouragement to our brothers and sisters

    Hebrews Encouragement for a life of faith Part 8 “Now What?” Hebrews 10:19-25 How many people here like to be honked at? For me that just really gets my blood boiling To be sitting at a red light And have someone blow their horn at me as soon as the light even thinks about turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Learning About Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016
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     | 8,735 views

    We are called to love others as God loves us.

    The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Three Truths About God’s Love That Move Us To Love Others Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
     | 10,478 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 21 Passage: 1 John 4:19-21 Title: Three Truths about God’s Love that Move us to Love Others Focus: Loving Others INTRODUCTION: Take a moment and think about what you do in the week. Now think about why you do those things. What is the reason in which you are doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Learning About Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016
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     | 10,010 views

    John speaks to us about the supreme value of love in the life of the child of God.

    The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4224), "God is light" (1 John l:5), and now, in this passage, " God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist