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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Am I Getting Through? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,050 views

    It is worth great effort to communicate better!

    Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Everything Decent And In Order

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 28, 2024
     | 224 views

    God’s Big Idea: “Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior” (2 Tim. 2:16, NLT).

    Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Oh Lord, we recognize that we need decency and order. Consequently, as we move forward, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and ask for Your strength to see us through these trying times. Lord Jesus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Religion Without Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,197 views

    Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

    Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blood On The Door

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2024
     | 1,868 views

    If you want to be truly free, put away your worthless idols, rely on the blood of the Lamb, and leave your bondage.

    Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Bowman avatar

    The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

    THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is There So Much Arguing Among Christians? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2014
     | 5,428 views

    There is a lot of arguing among Christians. This sermon looks at why that's largely worthless and where God would have to focus instead.

    ARGUING AND CONTROVERSIES: Sometimes we act like the symbol of our faith is a bullhorn. - 1 Timothy 1:4 (“promote controversies”), 6 (“meaningless talk”), 7. - Sometimes we act like a bullhorn is the symbol of our faith – we speak loudly to drown out the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

    “What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Wide Open

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,696 views

    What if God multiplied your efforts by 100?

    Living Wide Open (Part Two) Matthew 19:16-30 Acts 13:36 And David served the purposes of God in his generation. Participant vs. spectator Read Philippians 2:5-11 “He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.” Object Lesson: serving towel 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Commission Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,555 views

    A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

    “A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In Unity Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,845 views

    The Church is one body. Unity is worth the effort.

    Introduction “An architectural magazine is responsible for the statement that the members of a Presbyterian church in Waterloo, Iowa, have constructed a new church building out of a single large rock. Stone was scarce, and while looking about for a possible quarry their attention was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: "every Person Is As Close To God As They Want To Be" James 4:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 641 views

    From James 4:8 a sermon to challenge the listener to reflect on their relationship with God.

    Transformed by Truth: "Every Person is as Close to God as They Want to Be" James 4:8 Introduction Today, we explore a profound truth: "Every person is as close to God as they want to be." This statement challenges us to reflect on our personal relationship with God. Our main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Where's Waldo? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,180 views

    Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

    When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    Jehovah-Rapha “the Eternally Self-Existent One Who Heals” Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,339 views

    Today we are going to learn why God would allow so many Jews to be thirsty and then lead them to a pool of worthless water.

    Purpose: To show how God used bitter water to display His power. Aim: I want the listener to be confident in God’s ability to solve any problem. INTRODUCTION: Today’s text occurs right after God delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt and from the entire Egyptian army. Excitement and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Number One Draft Choice

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

    Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed