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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    God Wants More

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 31,186 views

    Paul exhorts us to present (give,offer) ourselves in the service to God.

    GOD WANTS MORE ROMANS 12:1 (As I reflect back on this past year…) I’m inclined to believe that the God we serve is a faithful God…? I’m of the persuasion and conviction that He is the sustainer and the maintainer of my entire life… He’s carried me through dangers seen and unseen… In fact, He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confidence For Living

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,214 views

    Christ gives confidence for living.

    CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE II Cor. 3:1-6 INTRO.- ILL.- A lady went to a minister one time and said, “Preacher, I must confess a great sin in my life.” He said, “What is it?” She said, “It’s the sin of pride. I often stand before my mirror and admire my beauty for hours on end.” The preacher replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By Grace . . . By Works

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

    If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching The Gospel Beyond You

    Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,311 views

    We are given a particular field of ministry to finish the job and go beyond

    PREACHING THE GOSPEL BEYOND YOU Text: 2 Corinthians 10:13-16 Introduction: When Dr. Richard Vera asked me two months ago to preach in this gathering, I asked him to give me time to think and pray, before I would say yes to his invitation. After much prayer, the Lord led me to accept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paying Our Spiritual Debts

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

    How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Fools Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

    November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Greatest Gift Of All"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 11,124 views

    THERE IS MUCH MORE TO OUR GIFT THEN WHAT HAPPENED THAT GLORIOUS NIGHT NEARLY 2,000 YEARS AGO. AND TODAY I WANT US TO TALK ABOUT, THREE SPARKLING FACETS OF THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL.

    "THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!" LUKE 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom Fighting In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    In this sermon I relate the purpose of July 4th and patriotism to our Christian patriotism, as reflected in Paul’s attitude toward his fellow Jews.

    July 3, 2005 Romans 9:1-5 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Complacency Series

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    This Sermon contrasts the spiritual choices made by Lot, whose family was destroyed and Abraham. A serious Father’s Day message.

    On this Father’s Day, and as we continue our series called "A Series of Unfortunate Behaviors", I want us to take a look, as it relates especially to fathers – who are the God ordained heads of their households – to look at the subject of Spiritual Complacency." And I want this to be a message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Trusting God In Everyday Living

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 16,330 views

    Message regarding how we can move from the idea of trusting God to actually doing it.

    Trusting God in Everyday Living Matthew 6:25-34 July 3, 2005 Introduction Before I get into the message for today, I want to extend a special invitation to make sure you’re here next week. We’re going to look at that all-important hot topic so important to our society, the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Causes Fussin And Fightin? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    WILIE AND WAYLON SAYS,"THIS LIFE WE’RE LIVING HAS GOT US FIGHTING LIKE THE HATFIELDS AND THE MCCOYS.THIS AGE OLD PROBLEM STILL RAISES IT’S UGLY HEAD IN THE LORD’S CHURCH

    What Causes Fussin’ and Fightin’? Text: James 4:1-10 I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) feuding families from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. Now, what you might not know is this famous family feud lasted for a decade—and it started over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Leaving Without Receiving

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    What are willing to do to Receive a blessing from God.

    Leaving Without Receiving Scripture Reference: Genesis 32:24-26 (KJV) Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God Bless Us With A Faith Lift

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 279 ratings
     | 67,899 views

    We may not get a face lift, but we can get a faith lift in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The Joy of Aging! Someone said, “If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that’s not the worst of it. “My fenders are too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ