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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Like A Tree

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    Who reads the Psalms?

    Like A Tree – Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Psalm 1 is anonymous. It is one of the “orphan psalms.” The theme is God’s Word and how it is to be loved, pondered, and obeyed by His people. It shows us God’s Word as the great safeguard against the blandishments and philosophies of the unsaved man. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon For Our Times Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,180 views

    This message is the second part of the The Sermon on the Mount Series, and looks at what it means to be meek

    A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 ¡§Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude¡¨ Part 2 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Fruit Are You Producing?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,697 views

    We are either producing good fruit, bad fruit, or no fruit.

    JOHN 15:1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Colors Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,754 views

    An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

    True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Be Careful Then, What You Say

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,197 views

    A message about what many Christians do not want to hear about .... personal accountability for what we say. Full text and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    America has evolved into something that does not reflect its beginnings. In the beginning, our nation honored respect; today we don’t. In the beginning, our nation helped those who helped themselves. Today, we give handouts to those who refuse to help themselves. In the beginning, we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A People Without Purity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    The church today has become one without purity. We have let the world comform us and determine our ministry. As Christians we need to be holy and pure.

    A People without Purity 1 Peter 1:13-16 Intro Over the decades from the foundation of the local churches beginnings, people have become more and more un-pure. The modern church is a people without purity. The modern church has listened too much to the experts of the day; who have told us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arrested By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    Taken into protective costody by God

    Arrested by God on his way to Town Acts 9:1-11 Introduction: Here is a little background on his family…. ~They were a family of Pharisees, members of the party most fervent in Jewish nationalism and strict in obedience to the Law of Moses. ~They sought to guard there offspring against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vessels God Uses

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    weather they are broken, cracked, or fine, God can use them all

    The Vessels God uses Romans 2:1-5 PRESENTLY: Men are now to bring themselves to God instead of sacrifices to the altar as of the old days, they themselves are now to be wholly the Lord’s as were the former ones. BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE: 1st notice that it says’ bodies’ in a plural form 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians In Costume

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2008
     | 3,017 views

    Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

    Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    North, South, East And West Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    Just as the two Great Commandments are both vertical and horizontal, so spiritual growth comes predominantly from vertical and horizontal sources.

    North, South, East and West (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28) Like an X and Y axis in Algebra, so spiritual growth comes from both vertical and horizontal directions. 1. God has a lot of work to do in our lives; for some of us, God has cleared away the biggest hurdles, but there are plenty of lesser ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another.

    The Power of Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sermon Objective: There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another. Intro: We have all watched infants who were on the verge of taking their first unassisted steps. For several days or weeks they stand alone confidently for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Roper avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    Our heart is the sum total of our personality, the essence of the individual.

    A Matter of the Heart Prov 23:7, Mark 7:19-23 KJV Victor Sterling, a very rich contractor, was shaken by the doctor’s diagnosis. The physician said that unless Victor had a heart transplant, he had only weeks, perhaps days, to live. Fortunately, advised the doctor, there were several hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Be The Person God Wants Me To Be Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    How can I become the person God wants me to be?

    Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Title: How to be the person God wants me to be Introduction “Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.” (v1b) Many of you have seen the movie “The Passion of the Christ”. The Passion of The Christ was a great movie because... 1.It was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Monday Again? Monday Again!

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 4,608 views

    Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

    MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan