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  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    God Expects Your Praise

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,376 views

    The Christian duty to praise God

    GOD EXPECTS YOUR PRAISE LK. 17.17 Praise is an expression of approval or admiration, of gratitude and devotion for blessings received from God. When there is praise of God the vessels of praise is acknowledging God’s perfections, God’s works, and God’s benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds In The Kingdom: Part 1

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    Just like weeds in our garden tell us something, weeds in the kingdom of God do also; these are attitudes and actions that can destroy lives. What are weeds & Why Control Them?

    TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 1 When I lived with my parents, you couldn’t pay me enough money to work in their garden. But once we bought our first house, I have discovered that I like to garden. I like watering, planting, & even weeding. As I began to work in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching The Generations

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    A sermon on the importance in leaving a godly heritage.

    Introduction: Building Up and Tearing Down Read Text/PRAY History (Num. 14:29) Ante-theme: 3 generations are mentioned Proposition: In order to avoid the sin of Israel we must… I. Raise up godly leaders (v. 8-9) A. Joshua is dead (Moses) 1. There is no one to replace him 2. In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Supplements For A Holy Life #2 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    Series No. 2: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

    SEVEN SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HOLY LIFE 2 Peter 1 :5-8 A fouryear-old girl asked her mother, "Mom, how long is it until my birthday?" The mother responded, "Not very long, dear." To which the child responded, "Is it time for me to start being a good girl?" The little girl was being charmingly real, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,123 views

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning.

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning. Today we will learn what God has to say about it. Let's start at 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Fig Trees

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,631 views

    In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

    Disclaimer: 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. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Third in a series on the Purpose Driven Life

    THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 21, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Philippians 2:1-13 “Created to Become Like Christ” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 2

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 1,782 views

    How to hunger and thirst after righteousness

    Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 2 Matt. 5:6 Lying on his deathbed, a loving husband was wavering between life and death when he thought he smelled chocolate chip cookies baking. They were his favorites. So he dragged himself out of bed, crawled to the kitchen and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

    Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    What did Jesus mean when he told us not to judge? Is all judging bad and forbidden by Jesus?

    Judging Others 1/15/06 Lighthouse A/G Pastor Greg Tabor Text: Matthew 7:1-5 NIV What did Jesus mean when He said ‘Do not judge’(v.1a)? First of all, this is not a statement condemning all judging. Look at Scripture. · Paul clearly wanted a judgment call made concerning the character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Consider Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    The Hebrew Christians were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling and were instructed to consider Christ Jesus.

    Reading 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:1-10 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. It is very easy to skip over such introductory words, but here we have two descriptions of the Hebrew Christians. I wonder how we measure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Body Was Made For Walking Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Because of who Christ is and who he has called us to be in His church, we must walk worthy of His calling.

    1. The first step to walking Jesus’ call is a worthy walk. 2. The second step to walking Jesus’ call is a well-disciplined walk (4:2-3) 3. The third step to walking Jesus’ call is a worshipping walk (4:4-6) EPHESIANS 4:1-6 One of the most memorable moments in a parent’s life is when your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed