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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Worship: What? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Worship will not satisfy unless it has both the elements of "spirit" and "truth". To worship without knowing the Bible is to fall for "feel-good" religion. And to worship without connecting with Christ is to go through the motions.

    I am one of those who does not consider a meal complete unless it includes dessert. No matter how sumptuous the meal may be, until I have had my bowl of ice cream or my slice of pie, it just isn’t complete. And my wife is saying, under her breath, what you mean is a bowl of ice cream AND a slice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,117 views

    By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

    December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

    “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Buchanan avatar

    What Kind Of Spirit?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    This is a sermon dealing with the issue of fear in a believer’s life, understanding that God did not give us a spirit of fear.

    I want to turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1. I want to read to you this morning the verse that we are going to focus our time on this morning—READ IT and PRAY. I want to tell you about someone I know, and his name is Roddy. Roddy went to BBC, and he didn’t always abide by the rules. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God-Centered Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,335 views

    Why is church boring? Could it be that our worship is not God-Centered?

    INTRODUCTION  Why are we here today? Why are we all here giving up a morning to sleep in, a time to watch all the NFL pre-game shows? Why did we go to the trouble this morning of getting out of bed and putting on some nice clothing to be here?  Did we come here to see some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Kelleher avatar

    How Do You Like To Be Treated?

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    If we want the world to see Jesus in our Lives then we must learn to Live the Golden Rule. We are to Love not just the Lovable but also the person that is difficult to Love.

    Title: “How Do You Like To Be Treated” Text: Matthew 7:12 “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law & the Prophets.” I’ve entitled my message, “How do you like to be treated?” Some of you are saying to yourself about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,376 views

    How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

    Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A Brave New Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    Of all the miracles going on in the early church why does Luke mention this cripple? There is something significant about this healing that makes it worthy of Scripture.

    4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Joint Praise

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    Giving God the Praise

    Joint Praise Introduction Last week I started our story talking about a question of doubt. I told you about Zacharias and Mary and their interactions with the angel Gabriel. In the beginning of the story, the message was delivered to two separate individuals and there were two similar, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Gears avatar

    Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,462 views

    Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

    An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A Brave New Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009
     | 5,181 views

    As the church develops some amazing things naturally start to happen. Look at some of the incredible things that are going on with this brave new church.

    4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Sunday Elders And Sundry Exhortations Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,824 views

    Paul gives instructions about elders and then various or sundry exhortations on several subjects. 1- Consider elders as worthy 2- Partake not in the sins of others 3- Remember the judgment

    INTRO.- What’s the difference between Sunday and sundry? A change of letters. But what’s the real difference? Sunday is important to the Christian because it’s considered in scripture as the first day of the week, resurrection day and the day the early Christians partook of the Lord’s Day. (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Works Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 7,515 views

    . Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

    What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Is Watching Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,002 views

    Holiness and fear of God seem to go hand in hand in this passage. But why should I "fear God" and what difference does it make when I do?

    OPEN: You may have heard the story of some children at a Catholic school who were lined up for lunch at the cafeteria. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun had made a note: "Take only one, God is watching." At the other end of the table was a large plate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ