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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Christians, Do We Use God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Dream 9-29-08 I dreamed that my brother, Terry, was preaching a sermon on using God’s Name in vain. He emphasized phrases such as “GOOD GOD”, “JESUS”, “GOD”, “LORDY, LORDY”. He said all kinds of phrases we use that are wrong. He said that we use these

    Christians, Do We Use God’s Name In Vain? Isaiah 45:11-19 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Change Of Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2015
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     | 14,438 views

    The stone heart is resistant to God, the heart of flesh, created by God is open to and led by him. We need a change of heart from hard, resistant stone to soft, Spirit-pliable flesh.

    1. Dinosaur Heart It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost complete. Hammer says he knew right away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cord #4: A Common Commitment – “one Lord” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 2, 2015
     | 6,302 views

    The Lordship of Christ should unify us as Christians.

    We are basing this series on Ephesians 4:3-6, where Paul mentions seven “cords” that bind us together. We’ve considered how we are part of the body of Christ; and how we share common communion with the Holy Spirit and having a common confidence in the hope we have in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conduct Of A Believing Household Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Peter gives both believing wives and husbands some to-the-point instructions in order that Jesus might be glorified, even if they are persecuted wrongly for trusting in our Savior. Let us take these instructions to heart!

    Basic Outline: I. Peter's Discussion about Believing Wives' Conduct (1-4) II. Peter's Appeal to Daughters of Sarah (5-6) III. Peter's Direct (and Sobering) Warning to Believing Husbands (7) Application Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Glorify God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010
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     | 5,487 views

    Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

    Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “giving Thanks For Our Journey Together” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 24, 2014
     | 10,651 views

    There are three virtues in which we all need to seek to be growing.

    Paul was thankful for the Thessalonian church. He mentions three things about them that he was thankful for: 1) their work of faith; 2) their labor of love; and 3) their endurance of hope. It has been pointed out that this is the same means by which Jesus evaluated the church in Ephesus in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Hope Is Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021
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     | 5,494 views

    We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

    INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Travelers Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022
     | 5,902 views

    Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

    The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018
     | 5,299 views

    Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

    Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entertainment Verses Worship

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 2, 2019
     | 4,183 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 25: 1 - 31

    1 Chronicles 25: 1 - 31 Entertainment verses worship 25 Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals. And the number of the skilled men performing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hackernoon #5 Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,267 views

    Obedience is one of the great short-cuts to enjoying the life God has for us.

    HackerNoon is one of the leading tech blogs to learn about oding, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. The urban dictionary classifies a hacker as: as someone who strictly pursues creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Price Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,237 views

    This is the 17th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#17] THE PRICE OF COMPROMISE Judges 18:1-31 Introduction: Today, we encounter the story of the Tribe of Dan, a narrative that has profound implications for our lives. In a World where the lines between right and wrong often seem blurred, the theme of compromise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 857 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and restoration, trusting in God's abundant promises, and understanding the urgency of turning back to God, as taught in Jeremiah 15:19.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into the prophetic wisdom of Jeremiah 15:19. You see, Jeremiah's message is as relevant today as it was in his time. It teaches us about repentance and restoration, God's abundance through faith in His Word, and the urgency of repentance – ...read more

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    Getting Our Feet Wet

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012
     | 8,242 views

    This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

    GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Journey Begin Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022
     | 3,854 views

    Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

    How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist