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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    The Sobering Standards Of Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2010
     | 6,142 views

    Success is so many things to so many people, but the Bible tells us what Success really is.

    SOBERING STANDARDS FOR SPIRITUAL SUCCESS (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us want to be successful, but first one must understand what success is. Webster’s defines success 1. Favorable or desired outcome, 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uplifting Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,425 views

    If you want to edify people in a chaotic world, then be disciplined, decent, and deferential to God's Word in your worship.

    Pastor Stephen Trail, from Sage, Arkansas, describes a family, which enjoyed an annual vacation. However, at the start of each vacation, when they were only a few miles from home, mom would wail, “Oh my goodness! I think I left the iron on.” And every year they would turn around and go back, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tested And Approved!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2022
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     | 3,225 views

    Tested and Approved - The Temptation of Jesus - Luke chapter 4 verses 1-13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: TEMPTATION #1: selfishness (vs 1-5) TEMPTATION #2: presumption (vs 5-8) TEMPTATION #3: compromise (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The British PM Boris Johnson took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • Boris Johnson replied; “I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You Can Learn A Lot From A Chicken

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 11, 2022
     | 4,179 views

    A message on God's desire for each one of us to be under His wings of Protection

    Matthew 23:33-39 March 13, 2022 a.m. Do you all remember the PSA put out by the government about wearing seatbelts. They had two crash dummies named Vince and Larry. And of course the slogan was, “You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy!!!” I think I preached a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Show Of Faith

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2021
     | 1,824 views

    The Gospel has: Personal Appeal; Universal Authority; and Divine Appearance

    A Show of Faith Greetings Podcast Patriots. This is Perry Greene of GNA. Thank you so much for listening in today. I hope you are checking out our website at GodNAmerica.com. Please stop by occasionally. I am hoping to have some merchandise available for you soon. You may also donate to help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bible And Abortion Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 5,291 views

    We believe life begins in the womb at conception. It is the only place in the universe where there is a new strand of DNA out of nowhere that is not the mother and is not the father.

    Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and specifically abortion. This morning I want you to join me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bring the very word up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Fear

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 20, 2020
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     | 16,963 views

    The pandemic has caused us to be fearful of some things. We may be fearful of catching the virus, whether or not my business will stay afloat, etc. This week our church was broken into; that was a scary situation. So what can help us overcome our fears?

    OVERCOMING FEAR It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders, the dark or something else. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. Having a fear or phobia is debilitating. You have TV shows like Fear Factor, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Doing To Us?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2020
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     | 7,385 views

    Most of the time when this question is asked it's in the negative form. "God, why are you doing this?" Perhaps you've asked this question since the pandemic started. But today I'll be looking at this in a positive way regarding the things God does to and for us.

    WHAT IS GOD DOING TO US? Most of the time when this question is asked it's in the negative form. We question what God is allowing us to go through. "God, why are you doing this to me?" Perhaps people have asked this question since the pandemic started. But today, my focus in asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Lessons

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2019
     | 12,657 views

    Trouble teaches you to praise God because He delivers you from trouble; fear God because He provides for you in trouble; and cry out to God because he responds to you in trouble.

    Late in the summer of 2004, Bonnie, Charlie, Ivan and Jeanne each decided to enjoy a brief vacation in Florida. Florida welcomes a lot of vacationers to their state every year, but these turned out to be the most unwelcome guests in many years. They caused millions of dollars in damage, and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Word

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 13,607 views

    This sermon is part of the Names of Jesus series. In this sermon we're looking at the title/name the Apostle John uses in describing Jesus as "The Word."

    Names of Jesus “The Word” If you want to express yourself, you could use actions, or as they say, “Actions speak louder than words.” Or, you can use your words to convey your thoughts. Actually, the best way would be through both, allowing both your actions and words to speak to your intent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Is At Work In Our World! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017
     | 9,961 views

    God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. enlist our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

    God Is at Work in Our World! Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say "absolutely yes!" And I hope you can too. God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and in today's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016
     | 26,091 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray And Work For Peace In The Home Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 6,999 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    Everybody is looking for peace. We want peace in our souls, we want peace in our country, and we want peace in our homes. Peace is perhaps the most precious possession that anyone can have. The exciting thing for the Christian is, that when you have Jesus in your life you can have peace on a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturing Into Leadership Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,224 views

    Becoming a leader

    Titus 1 - Maturing into Leadership - October 2, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 1. Titus is in the NT, towards the back, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews. Titus is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to one of his young protegés, a young Greek man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Settle Your Disputes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2022
     | 2,182 views

    Settle your differences with other believers because of your future, your present, and your past.

    In 1904, Argentina and Chile celebrated the resolution of a border dispute, which nearly brought the two countries to war. They celebrated with a large statue of Christ erected high in the Andes on the border between their two countries. They called the statue, "Christ the Redeemer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free