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  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 13,912 views

    The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four-Part Harmony Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 10, 2016
     | 8,679 views

    The Apostle Peter commands us to “live in harmony” with the people around us which means we are sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble when we want to be and especially when we don’t want to be and the people we deal with don’t deserve it.

    FOUR-PART HARMONY 1 PETER 3:8-17 INTRODUCTION The passage that we are going to read today has at minimum about 10 different sermons in it. This morning I am going to preach all ten sermons to you so get comfortable! I locked the doors and ordered in lunch. The passage is rich with meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Or Not To Forgive

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012
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     | 34,085 views

    Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

    Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Loving One's Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
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     | 6,324 views

    How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors?

    How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors? If we criticize, grumble, gripe, backbite, ignore, neglect, curse, abuse, slander, hate, or mistreat our neighbors in any way, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Inventory Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 40,431 views

    Recovery begins when a group of people, especially the church, those of us who say forgiveness is just waiting on the other side of personal transparency, lead the way.

    Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html Well, if you weren’t here last week we’re in Part Two of a series. And if you’re new to our church, we basically take messages or ideas and talk about them until we run out of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Do Right When Done Wrong

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 20, 2012
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     | 8,740 views

    If you've ever been wounded, hurt, done wrong, then it is important that you respond by doing right.

    Title: How to Do Right When Done Wrong Text: Rom. 12:14, 17, 19-20 (Preached before inmates at Wateree River Correctional Institution, SC. Designed to be a brief sermon) Introduction Prison is a place where people carry around a lot of hurt. Carry the hurt they’ve caused as well as carry ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Have A Happy Year

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
     | 2,744 views

    In order to have a happy year we have to take care of the past, before we can work on the future.

    Ephesians 4:15, 25 Matthew 18:15-17 Luke 17:3-4 Matthew 5:43-48 Purpose: To lay out the major pit falls that come when discord is evident in the church. Aim: I want the listener to demonstrate love through forgiveness and avoiding gossip. INTRODUCTION: Two men who lived in a small town got into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving The World Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014
     | 4,300 views

    The reason we serve the world is because of the Gospel – the GOOD NEWS. The way we serve the world is through living out and sharing the Gospel.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    “don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,856 views

    The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

    “DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Lange avatar

    I Am Created To Encourage Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 30, 2013
     | 13,660 views

    God has called us to encourage others daily.

    I AM CREATED TO ENCOURAGE The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) 11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” As we continue to learn about our new nature in Christ, the need to crucify self to fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 7,075 views

    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “how Are We To Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,506 views

    If God calls me to speak to a person who has offended me, how do I go about it?

    When we have been offended, we must forgive, which we can do without saying anything to the offender. In fact, the Bible says it is a good thing if was can forgive and then overlook an offense. “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) So, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,028 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Responding With Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014
     | 4,467 views

    All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

    4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favor For A Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 2,758 views

    To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you constantly do favors for another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:14 (Amplified Bible) But it has been my wish to do nothing about it without first consulting you and getting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal