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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Kind Of Return Will We Get On Our Dollar? (Invest In Future)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    This is a sermon that encourages the church to reach out and to risk.

    Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents 14"Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Builders In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 93 ratings
     | 19,806 views

    We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

    (Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Lord Of The Dance Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    Life is like a dance. The moment you were conceived and as you were growing in your mother’s womb you move your limbs, rhythmically in synchronicity with the other parts of your body—you were dancing.

    Life is like a dance. In a dance, we have to learn the basic steps before being considered a good dancer. Learning to dance does not happen overnight. We learn it step by step. So is life. The moment we came out of our mother’s womb we learn to dance. We start learning the basics of life. We start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Power In Us

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

    We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Serving Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,698 views

    This is the first in a series on "The Marks Of A Great Christian". This sermon looks at 5 Reasons to serve one-another and 5 characteristics of a Great Servant.

    The Marks Of A Great Christian – Serving I read a story the other day that took place in time of the Revolutionary War - our war for independence. A man dressed in civilian clothes was riding past some soldiers who were repairing a defensive barrier. Several soldiers were working while another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Can A Man Become A New Creature"

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 108 ratings
     | 38,177 views

    This message is about regeneration and how a man can become a new creature in Christ.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder January 21, 2007 “Can A Man Become A New Creature?” Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” “Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

    Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,100 views

    This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

    Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simple Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
     | 4,944 views

    In a world of complex communication, James reminds us to keep our words simple, trustworthy and positive!

    Kim’s nephew came home from second grade in her Christian School and told his mom and dad that one of the kids got in trouble for saying the “F” word. Tom and Clara were quite surprised, and asked him, “Thomas, what exactly did the boy say?” Thomas whispered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believers Have Reason To Boast

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    Epiphany 4(A) - Believers have reason to boast. Boasting is never because of one's human flesh. Boasting is always found in the Lord!

    BELIEVERS HAVE REASON TO BOAST (Outline) January 31, 2010 - Epiphany 4 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-31 INTRO: Pride and boasting are words coupled with great sinning. It was the pride of Adam and Eve that brought sin into the world. Out of pride they disobeyed God and did as they pleased. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Cook avatar

    Investing Your Life In The King's Service

    Contributed by David Cook on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    God has invested gifts, talents in our lives and we must use those in His kingdom service.

    Elvis Presley is known as the “King of Rock-n-Roll.” Perhaps there’s been no greater music entertainer in the past 100 years that has used his talents to shake up the crowd, like Elvis. Thinking over the latter years of Elvis’ life and his drug overdose, do you think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3d Series

    Contributed by Neil Henley on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    Big Idea: God made you for something, therefore...life has meaning and purpose! THe reason for your existence is to discover and reach that God given calling. You see, God had something in mind when He designed you! Find out more here.

    Please view disclaimer at the end of this message. God Bless! Question: Why am I here walking this earth? What is the point to life? What is the purpose of life? What is the meaning behind my life? Now I am saved why does God leave me here? I mean... Why not just take you from this earth and into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Working Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    Faith is a action word. Showing your faith by your good deeds is an expression of what God is doing in your life.

    The working of our Faith James chapter 2:14-25 Introduction- For several weeks we have been studying the book of James. One week on trials and temptations and last week on listening and doing the Word of God. Looking at how well you listen to others ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    America, God's Little Life Saving Station Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    (I heard the story told by my father, the late Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. However, you can blame me for the message. )

    The little life saving station By the seashore of a small fishing village there once sat a small life saving station that one of the villagers decided to build after numerous lives were lost to the sea. Because of the rough currents and the jagged hidden rocks in the opening of the port, numerous ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Let Us Rejoice For God Opens People's Hearts Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Lydia, Paul, the man at the Pool - they all had their hearts opened and were ministered to by Jesus.

    Concordia Lutheran Church Easter 6, May 7, 2010 Let Us Rejoice in the God who opens hearts Acts 16:9-17, John 5:1-9 † In Jesus Name † May the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, open our hearts and pour through – bringing the healing and restoration that can only be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran