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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Worship?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,990 views

    This message examines 3 reasons why we worship God. Personal testimonies about worship from others are used in point #2.

    “WHY WORSHIP?” Ps. 115 INTRO – As I conclude this series of “Why” sermons, there were so many different directions that I could have gone w/ these topics – “Why give…minister…witness…share…give the pastor and staff a raise…” But over the last 4 weeks, felt led to preach on “Why pray…serve…be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Talk To Yourself What Do You Say And Is Anybody Listening?

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    Addresses the problem of unbiblical self-talk and how to speak the truth of grace to your mind.

    When You Talk To Yourself, What Do You Say? And Is Anybody Listening? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: “Since you have been justified…” That’s Paul’s way of addressing Christians—people who have placed their faith in the redemptive work of Christ at the Cross and in the Resurrection. “Since you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Quit Shopping At Wal-Mart

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    JESUS WARNS ABOUT THE SIN OF HYPOCRISY.

    MUB 2-20-05 LUKE 12;1-12 1Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2There is nothing concealed that will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Character Counts

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    This was actually delivered by my son Matt. He preached during YOUTH SUNDAY. Character counts, and we all should still be working on it.

    Character counts: I am working on it I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church On Fire

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 71,602 views

    What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

    A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passing On Of A Legacy

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,671 views

    An up-lifting message for our dad's

    The Passing On Of A Legacy I Kings 2:1-12 KJV (Thanks to my dear friend, Missionary Billy Sampson (GPA) for this thought) Introduction: The word ‘legacy’ in the Webster’s Dictionary means something inherited. Today we are going to look at a few points in the bible related to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You For Your Time

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,788 views

    A Labor Day Sermon celebrating the work of the members of the church.

    Labor Day 2010 Happy Labor Day Not just a day off or the end of summer, but a day to celebrate the American Worker What would the world be like if people didn't work? Alabama - 40 Hour Week (1985) There are people in this country who work hard every day Not for fame or fortune do they strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing By What's Growing Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,305 views

    How can you distinguish a false prophet from a true one? Christ makes it clear that this is important.

    Knowing By What’s Growing Griffith Baptist Church – 3/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Key verse: Matt. 7:20 - Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. The Introduction Johnnie, on his ninth birthday, had had a party. It was all over, and he was gazing wistfully at the remains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Mouth Insert Foot Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 3,347 views

    Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue.

    Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue. We have titled tonight’s message “Open Mouth, Insert Foot.” Have you ever done that? Illustration: Children are good at doing this…of course they don’t realize it because they don’t know any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Motivation For Soul Winning

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 4, 2008
     | 10,128 views

    This sermon hopefully will help motivate fellow believers to get busy evangilizing the lost

    Motivation for Soul Winning Matt 28:19-20 I want us to look at soul winning today and some things that should motivate us to get busy. 1. Obedience a. God commands it (Matt 28:19-20) Go and preach and make disciples b. Be prepared (II Tim 4:2) Preach the Word; be prepared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Fathers

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 76 ratings
     | 18,471 views

    Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering thin

    Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering things about fathers. TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sam Gordon avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    a look at the church at Ephesus

    Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Processing Of Truth

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    This is a message that shows how the Word of God must be processed to cause one to be a doer of the Word and not just a hearer only.

    PROCESSING TRUTH: OR THE WAY THAT THE HEAD, HEART, AND THE HANDS ARE USED IN PRACITCAL CHRISTIANITY. Text: James 1:18-27 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I am going to consider the total man when I consider the way that Truth is processed. I will show you how the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Placing Priority Upon Personal Repentance

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Thus repentance is to take priority in the lives of all, but How is it to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance.

    PLACING PRIORITY UPON PERSONAL REPENTANCE—Luke 13:1-9 Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Repentance is to take priority in the lives of all. How is repentance to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance. *Previously(12:35-48 & :49-53 & :54-59) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirsty For More!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    We don’t feel like healthy trees that are planted by water because we ignore God’s word. Get into God’s word and become an "oak of righteousness" (Is 61:3).

    -No good infantryman ever gets lost -I’ll extend that out even more, no good man ever gets lost -A map is only for those that are weak -Men never get lost -Temporarily misoriented yes, but never lost -Oh, but have I been misoriented -When I was stationed at Ft. Riley I had just come from spending ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran