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  • Curt Cizek avatar

    What If God Were One Of Us?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

    -Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Lost And Not Knowing It Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
     | 4,930 views

    This message examines the difference between being religious and being a Christian.

    Do you believe that there are people in the world who are lost and don’t even know it? The vast majority of these people are very religious. They do religious things, they talk using the religious jargon and they even dress correctly. In the world today there are approximately 4,200 different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Choose Joy

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,661 views

    There is a distinct difference between happiness and the joy that Christ offers in a loving and obedient relationship with Him.

    WHY DO SO MANY CHRISTIANS FAIL TO EXPERIENCE REAL JOY AND REAL PEACE? COULD IT BE THAT TOO MANY ARE CAUGHT UP IN THE “PASSING PLEASURES” OF THIS WORLD? MAYBE THEY HAVE LET THE WAYS OF LIFE DISTRACT THEM AWAY FROM FAITH AND GOD. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE CALLING THEMSELVES A “CHRISTIAN” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Darrell Tomasek avatar

    Let It Go! Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    There are times in life we must let go of issue that are related to personal pride and learn to lean completely on Christ.

    Let It Go! Galatians 4: 21-31 1. Be very careful what you pursue (21-23). A. There seems to be some intrinsic value in doing things ourselves. B. Paul tells us that this is a very dangerous thing when it relates to your righteousness. C. To truly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Same Old Same Old - Our Faithful God

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,261 views

    Many things change, but our faithful God never changes, and we can rest in His faithfulness.

    The Same Old Same Old TCF Sermon Text January 3, 2010 Things change, don�t they? Things about our life, our looks, our love, our work, our living circumstances. For some of us, 2010 begins looking much different than life looked when we began 2009. Some of us have more children. All of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bushwhacked! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,398 views

    If you want to be all that God has called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, in God’s person, and in God’s promises.

    On a Saturday in November this last year, (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Setting Your Seal

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    All about preparing for heaven.

    There are so many details with weddings. When my daughter Jennifer got married, we thought we had it all in control. On the way to the ceremony, 12 miles from the house, Jenn let out a scream -- Dad...we forgot the Unity Candle! We almost had an accident on the bridge. One couple opted for a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Call To Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,185 views

    This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

    Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    You Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 31, 2006
    based on 240 ratings
     | 64,337 views

    This sermon shows who makes a difference; how they do it; and why they do it.

    A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. He never gave it much thought until one day after church, a visiting boy about ten years old asked if he could have it. The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. The boy said that his parents were divorced the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016
     | 7,198 views

    Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

    HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Found In Christ

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2023
     | 791 views

    Salvation is not achieved; it is received.

    I hope that every person within earshot of my voice today is a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing else would please me so much as if that were the case. But I cannot risk thinking it is so if it is not. Too much is at stake. Eternity is at stake. For it only faith in Christ that will secure ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lukewarm? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,503 views

    This sermon explores the necessity of a fervent, zealous faith in God, not lukewarm or half-hearted, but full of energy, boldness, and contentment.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in the presence of our Almighty God, and to immerse ourselves in His holy Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a powerful passage of Scripture, a passage that is not only rich in ...read more

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  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,836 views

    Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

    HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Because Of A Lack Of Faith”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 7, 2018
     | 5,568 views

    Is it really a result of faith miricals are done?

    Because of a Lack of Faith” Mark 6:1-13 1. Marks Gospel gives us some amazing miracles • Jesus calms the Storm (4:35-41; cf. Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25) • Jesus Walks on the Water (6:47-56; cf. Matthew 14:24-36; John 6:16-21) • Restoring Jairus' little daughter to life and health (5:21-43). • ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist