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  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Fear Not...it Gets Better

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    Looking for a sermon to motivate your Sr. Adults? This is a way to bring the two generations together to work for the cause of Christ.

    Fear Not = It Gets Better! Setup: After the first message of Haggai, the people under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua began working on the temple of God. The second message of Haggai was directed at the older generation of the group that was working. The message came about one month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don't They Ever Say, "Hi, Dad"?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
     | 4,358 views

    Father’s day message of 5 powerful "father" characteristics.

    WHY DON’T THEY EVER SAY, “HI DAD”? Father’s Day June 15, 2998 Pastor Brian Matherlee THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Doug Gregory avatar

    Love Of A Believer

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    How is a believer supposed to love others?

    Let Christ Be Your Example Offer Yourselves Sacrificially Value Everyone Else More Than Yourself Embrace The Cross Read 1 Corinthians 13 Let Christ Be Your Example: Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    So Loved - Whosoever Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 3 investigates what it means to be a whosoever in the heart of God.

    So Loved Pt 3 - Whosoever John 3:16 We began last week working through this most familiar passage in scripture as we point our hearts towards the beginning of Advent. We began talking about this God who So Loved us. Remember this morning that His is Creator love boundless, endless, perfect and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

    “My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Allen James avatar

    God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

    God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don’t Know Why I Did It!

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 15, 2010
     | 3,053 views

    Sin does not take long to take over and destroy your life or your world.

    Galatians 5:16-26 Scripture I Don’t Know Why I Did It! Romans 1: 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen. Disobedience, Envy, Ego was part of the first SINFUL moment. I group them together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Peculiar Person

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
     | 4,533 views

    There was ano doubt that John the Baptist was a peculiar man in more ways than one. But those who follow is his proclamatorial footprints will be peculiar too.

    Passage: Matthew 11:7-19 Intro: It’s easy to develop a low view of ourselves as we live in the world. 1. when the response of the world is to despise us, ridicule our faith, reject the One we love, not unusual for us to wonder if we are who we are portrayed to be. 2. but tucked here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It’s Been Dealt With!

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    We are justified - and await the day when God’s judgment will find us justifed because of Christ

    Concordia Lutheran Church 22nd Week of Pentecost, November 8, 2009 “It’s Been Dealt With!!!” Hebrews 9:24-28 † IN JESUS NAME † May you grasp that you have been given the grace, the peace, and the mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! The Krisis If you knew you were guaranteed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Taylor avatar

    Living In Community In Light Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,127 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity 1 Peter 3:8-12 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live to the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Withstanding A Fierce Assualt From Without Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,880 views

    A sermon that describes Satan's methods or tools he uses to knock a Christian off their foundation, Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: Background: • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church that had characterized it from the beginning.” Lifeway Study, p. 37 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Purpose Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,304 views

    1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SUBSTITUTION 2. ATONEMENT - COMPENSATION 3. PROPITIATION 4. RECONCILIATION 5.REDEMPTION 6. JUSTIFICATION 7. ADOPTION THE MESSAGE THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 1. SUBSTITUTION ******************** Through the cross, Christ died as our substitute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Did Jesus Say He’s Not A Judge?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 18, 2014
     | 3,418 views

    A look at two short verses where Jesus says He wasn't appointed a judge. Why did He say that? This leads us to a larger discussion of the dangers of coming to Jesus with a pre-existing agenda.

    A CONFUSING STATEMENT: Why does Jesus say He’s not a judge? - Luke 12:13. - This is an odd statement by Jesus. Why does He say that He was not appointed a judge between them? - It’s important to read the full sentence. Jesus doesn’t say, “I am not a judge” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Chapter Four Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 4,523 views

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6)

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6) John addresses the recipients again as beloved, his favorite term of endearment. The context here is the uncritical acceptance of any and all supernatural phenomena. He gives them a test to determine origin of spirit, whether it is of God or of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational