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  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
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    We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

    We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like Father, Like Son Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,135 views

    Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

    Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeemed

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 19, 2014
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     | 7,824 views

    Redeemed

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Danger Zone!

    Contributed by Paul Mabry on Apr 14, 2014
     | 5,626 views

    Message on the beheading of John the Baptist and warning signs that we must heed as followers of Jesus.

    Mark 6:14-29 Danger Zone Bethel Church of the Nazarene April 6, 2014 Introduction A. I want you to view a brief video clip with me this morning. Don’t speak out loud if you know the show this clip came from. I want to know who the youngest person is who can identify this show. (Show the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Answering Objections To Predestination

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
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    When discussing the biblical doctrine of predestination, there are many questions which arise. In this lesson, Pastor Foskey seeks to answer the most common among them.

    Title: Common Objections to Predestination Text: Romans 8:28-30 Upon encountering the doctrine of predestination there are many questions that come up almost immediately. Having dealt with most of these questions from my own mind, I seek here to give both the most common questions and the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians Are Crucial

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014
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    Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

    Christians Are Crucial Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2013 *An old Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. Patty said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal's office. It was your fault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday 2014

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 24, 2014
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    This is a hybrid between a sermon, a remembrance of the night before Jesus died and a mini drama. It mostly consists of walking through the events of that day in order to never forget why Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."

    (This is not a word-for-word manuscript except for the "readings". The pastor or leader is expected to elaborate on different points as the Lord moves him or her to do so. God bless you.) Opening Prayer Introduction to the evening: Just as the Jews recount the Passover on this night we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 5, 2014
     | 9,315 views

    If you knew you were going to die today, would that cause you to change your use of time today? Most of us would have to say, "Yes, it would."

    The Stewardship of Time Romans 13:11-14 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries If you knew you were going to die today, would that cause you to change your use of time today? Most of us would have to say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reinventing Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2014
     | 4,473 views

    In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a) 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

    Emily Letts wrote this week: "I am grateful that I can share my story and inspire other women to stop the guilt,". Her decision was to abort her child and post a video of it for the world. http://thepoint.breakpoint.org/tp-home/blog-archives/blog-archives/entry/4/25179 What stuck so many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,256 views

    A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Middle Ages Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 29, 2014
     | 5,720 views

    Tonight, we are going to cover a very large portion of history, the period normally referred to as The Middle Ages. This lesson covers a thousand years of church history, so there will be much more that is left unsaid than is said.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 8: The Middle Ages (AD600 to the Reformation) Tonight, we are going to cover a very large portion of history, the period normally referred to as The Middle Ages. This lesson covers a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Infinitely Good God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 6,364 views

    Eleventh in a series on the attributes of God focusing on His infinite goodness.

    Knowing God Series #11 “Our Infinitely Good God” Review Through the summer we have set out to get to know the God of the Bible better. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Getting Your Fight Back

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 18, 2015
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     | 30,343 views

    Hebrews 12:3 warns "lest you be weary and faint in your minds." This is a possibility for all, even great saints. Let's look at how Elijah became discouraged and the 5 ways God restored his fight.

    GETTING YOUR FIGHT BACK 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things seem to get bigger and bigger. 2. A Texas farmer went to Australia for a vacation. He met an Aussie farmer, who showed off his big wheatfield. The Texan said, "Oh! We have wheatfields at least twice as large." 3. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 20, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,601 views

    Through worship we are transformed. This sermon looks at the why, how and what of offering ourselves to God.

    LIVING SACRIFICES Two older women were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of them slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in her hands. As she stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Gifts For The Bride - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 22, 2015
     | 4,104 views

    Last in the series looking at the gifts presented to the church by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.

    This is our third week at discovering the gifts that were presented to the church, the Bride of Christ. So far we have discovered the gifts given to the church by Jesus. These are the equipping gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare