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Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

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A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 2:12-18

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

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Philippians Exposition

Philippians 2:12 - 18 Point | The work of salvation is about surrender not perfection 12-14: Our words reflect our hearts. The first step in combating a complaining attitude is to control what we allow our minds to focus on. This means taking every thought captive. The idea of working out your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging Those Who Judge Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2002

based on 121 ratings

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God is no respector of persons but we are and that is what makes us judge others wrongly. Continuing study of the Book of Romans.

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

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Persisting In Prayer Until They Are Saved" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 221 ratings

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We must not give up on people if they don’t respond immediately.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 29, 2002 Persisting in Prayer Until They are Saved Colossians 4:2-6 I Thess. 5:17 INTRODUCTION: At the time Paul wrote these words he was in prison in Rome. You would think that this would have been a down time for him as far as seeing people come to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Church That Made God Sick

Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005

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A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Danger Of Spiritual Satisfaction

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

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It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christi

It is a burden God placed on my heart after seeing many fine, committed Christians suddenly drop out of circulation in terms of Christian life and service because of a perceived sense of having “paid their dues” or having “finished the race”. The Christian life is not something we do, it is what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sown In Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church God Uses...gives Generously Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 28, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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A series of messages about the characteristics of a church God would bless.

“The church that God uses…loves to give” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 I fail or succeed in my stewardship of life in proportion to how convinced I am that my life belongs to God. -Pearl Bartel -Ever wish you were more concerned about the things of God? Put your money there– the interest will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Your Spiritual Gifts In The Marketplace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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We sould not stop being Spiritual people when we leave the church building

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land October 24, 2004 Daniel 2 Using Your Spiritual Gifts In the Marketplace In the sphere of life that you spend most of your life and energy (work, family, school, sport…) have you ever come up against something that was impossible to solve? Read ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: *other

Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2002

based on 268 ratings

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Paul’s conflict with Peter serves as a model for dealing with controversy. A look at both the source and soloution to conflict.

Introduction: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You’re absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lent

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 14, 2008

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In today’s sermon we will see that in a very real sense, Lent is about understanding the 51st Psalm of David and seeing ourselves in the place of the Psalmist.

“Lent” Psalm 51 03/17/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau ILLUSTRATION •(2 Sam. 11) Many of you are familiar with David’s escapades with a peasant girl named Bathsheba. In this particular story we see a King who abuses his power in such a way as to commit two heinous sins, namely rape and murder. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Praying For Action

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2007

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In this sermon I share the popular ACTS model of prayer. It is a way of praying which gives us a model to follow when we pray much in the same way that Jesus did when he gave us the Lord’s Prayer.

Praying For Action, Psalm 46:1 Introduction It’s reported that one Sunday an ol’ country preacher in Mississippi prayed the following prayer just before delivering sermon: “Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; Connect his soul with the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Great Invitations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011

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At the end of the church age are God's invitations for people & churches. (there will be no audio for this message - the recording was messed up)

God’s Great Invitations Revelation 3:19-22 * From 1955-1960 there was a series on TV called “The Millionaire.” The theme of the show was that, each week, a generous multimillionaire would dispatch a messenger to give away a million dollars to some unsuspecting, yet needy person ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living Prepared Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2010

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Are you living prepared? The time is near according to Peter, we are called to be prepared!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever found yourself totally unprepared for a meeting or some event? • Have you have those dreams of having something come up that you were responsible for yet you were unprepared. That is scary to think about isn’t it? • I still have reoccurring dreams of getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer's Duty In Relation To Others Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

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Our duty in how we relate to others

The Believer’s Duty in relation to Other Believers Romans 12:9-13 Over the last few weeks we have looked at the duty of believers. Some things we were to add to our salvation… Some things we are to take away from our lives… Tonight we are going to look at how we are to treat each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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