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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Getting Knocked Out Of Complacency

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2010
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     | 8,606 views

    A sermon based on Amos 6:1-7 about complacency.

    Sermon for 9/12/2010 HoHum: There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For whatever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Loyalty To God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2010
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    How faithful are we when it comes to service to our maker .

    LOYALTY TO GOD Eph.5:1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; We are to loyal to our master as he was to his father. Most people follow self not God like we should. 1.Testimony of Elijah. 1st Kings 19:10 And he said, I have been very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    God's Grace Supports Us: Working Hard For A Faithful God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 1, 2024
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     | 774 views

    We all must receive grace in Christ because grace strengthens us from time to time in any given challenge and difficulty of life.

    Supported by Grace: Working hard for a faithful God Introduction: The phrase in v1, be strong is indeed an important encouragement. You also find this in the familiar OT passage of Joshua 1 where God encourages Joshua to be strong in taking Israel forward in their journey to the Promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Pastor 'move Over'

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002
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    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches that the Pastor is not supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church! NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry.

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Pastor ’Move Over’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, KJV Purpose: Is the Pastor supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church? NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry. That’s the Pastor’s ministry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Good Citizens

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000
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    Christians should be good citizens.

    BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008
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    There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

    MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Howard avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 30,722 views

    The Word of God makes it clear that when we as His people do not get a fresh vision from Him it is because we do not seek Him in what He wants to do through us.

    Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Without vision the people perish.” - Vision according to John Maxwell is - Awareness- the ability to see - Attitude- the faith to believe - Action- the courage to do - George Barna says “vision for ministry is a reflection of what God wants to accomplish through us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making Your Election A Sure Thing

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    The Scripture tells us how to make our election in Christ a sure thing.

    MAKING YOUR ELECTION A SURE THING II Pet. 1:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Two political candidates were having a hot debate. Finally one of them jumped up and yelled at the other, “What about the powerful interests that control you?” The other guy screamed back, “YOU LEAVE MY WIFE OUT OF THIS.” What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sometimes God Gives Us What We Want

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,064 views

    If God gives us what we want, is there a guarantee of satisfaction?

    Art Linkletter’s statement that "Children say the most amazing things" helps us to laught at life from a child’s perspective. But, here are some news items that will cause you to SHAKE you head in amazement. The Stupid - Criminals HALL OF SHAME…… How could anybody do such a stupid thing? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making Progress

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,792 views

    Some steps to spiritual improvement.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A patient said to a nurse, "Nurse, I’ve got a bad case of arthritis. There is also a buzzing in my ears. I have a sprained ankle. My thumb is out of joint, and I see spots before my eyes." The nurse replied, "Wow! You must be awfully healthy to stand all that pain." As we age we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sluggish Saints Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    Examining what it takes to avoid spiritual laziness

    Nehemiah possessed five characteristics that helped him avoid becoming spiritually lazy... 1. He was COMMITTED (1:4-11; 2:4) A. He was committed to call upon God. B. He was committed to confess to God. C. He was committed to continue for God. 2. He was CONCERNED (2:1-5) A. He was concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Old Fashioned Remedies For Heart And Health

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,736 views

    God’s Word gives us some remedies for our hearts and health.

    OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES FOR HEART AND HEALTH III John 2 "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." INTRO.- John prayed for Gaius that his health would improve. His spiritual health was good, but not his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darron Khan avatar

    Learning From Moses Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Moses’ vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

    Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 3 – Moses June 2, 2002 Have you ever sensed God leading you to do something but you hesitated to follow through because you knew it would upset your routine, confuse your schedule even change your life? Maybe you heard God speaking to your heart but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,426 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Price Of A Good Father

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,660 views

    This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

    The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed