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  • Nicky Johnson avatar

    Light Houses Not Bug Lights

    Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

    LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can Conquer Disappointment

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 8,557 views

    God will allow trials and disappointments into our lives to help us learn to depend on him and bring us closer to him. There is never a time he is not present with us

    YOU CAN CONQUER DISAPPOINTMENT JOB 2:1-10 GOD IS GOOD (ALL THE TIME) AND ALL THE TIME (GOD IS GOOD) THIS IS AN EJOYABLE CLICHÉ SAYING WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WELL, BUT CAN YOU REALLY MEAN THIS IN TIMES OF TRIAL OR ADVERSITY. WE ARE ACCUSTOMED TO SEEK COMFORT AND PEACE IN OUR LIVES. OUR WORLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Arguments Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,765 views

    This sermon looks at three desires that cause arguments and four steps to help resolve arguments. I. Give in to God II. Resist the Devil III. Draw closer to God IV. Seek forgiveness

    Avoiding Arguments We are going to look today at how to avoid arguments. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. As we get to chapter four James talks about how we are to avoid arguments. He doesn’t beat around the bush when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dwelling In Christ

    Contributed by Chris Horne on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Being in Christ is more than being saved. It is consistanly walking, living and dwelling in the light of Christ.

    I want to talk about what it is to be "In Christ" tonight... What does the Bible means when they use the term “In Christ”? The Bible uses this term over 50 times in the New Testament. And if you actually study the phrase out you will find that “In Christ” is an actual place. The Bible talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Deity Of Christ

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

    The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleeping For Christ

    Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    I wonder how many Christians would have stayed and witnessed the miracle of the resurrection of Eutychus or how many would have been in the place of Eutychus?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,234 views

    It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

    Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Battle In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

    The Battle In Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We’ve got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest text in all of the New Testament, occurs at the end of Paul’s letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Of Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,734 views

    A classic Easter sermon by Martin Luther

    I. THE STORY OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 1. In the first place we shall briefly examine the text of this narrative, and afterwards speak of the benefits of the resurrection of Christ, and how we should build upon it. The text reads: "And when the sabbath was past." Here we must remember Mark writes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Communion With Christ" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,990 views

    a powerful way to lead the congregation to the Lord's supper. The Holy Spirit was felt this morning.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 March 2011 I have PP's to go with sermon to bring out the visual, feel, hear, and see what the Holy Spirit does. For PP email me at shellpntbapt@embarqmail.com. 25-30 min sermon. “Communion with Christ” I will read you the text as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Simplicity Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 22, 2024
     | 2,152 views

    People are inundated with enough mess without having Christianity or a so-called form of it piling more complex standards, rituals, and obligations upon them.

    The Simplicity of Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- When we look around and see the asinine events that are taking place we realize our world of today is in utter turmoil as people strive for preeminence and superior individuality, we can quickly become overwhelmed with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Union With Christ

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,078 views

    Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of. Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century.

    “Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of” (Kevin DeYoung). Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century. It’s been said that “Once you have your eyes opened to this concept of union ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Withstanding A Fierce Assualt From Without Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,704 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

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    We, as a church, are the body of Christ. Are we functioning as we should?

    THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRO: The producers of our church literature are always anxious to receive evaluations of their product by those using them. Some is good, some bad. One comment was: "Why all this talk about the Body of Christ in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 24, 2016
     | 9,935 views

    This is the second in my series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

    This morning, we are going to continue our study of the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. We will focus our attention on the second article, which is: Jesus Christ Here is the description of this 2nd tenet of our faith: We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene