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  • Rob Guenther avatar

    The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

    Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

    The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Ye Holy! Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    This sermon discusses how we can live holy before the Lord

    Be Ye Holy Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about how Paul prayed for the Thessalonians that the Lord would make them increase and abound in love to one another and to all, so that He may establish their hearts blameless in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #1 Beckoned To The Other Side* Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Have you ever dreamed of more? Jesus said: Let us GO TO THE OTHER SIDE... The storm raged high, but know there is MORE ON THE OTHER SIDE.

    #1 BECKONED TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson #1 of a two part lesson... Fodder for these sermons was adapted from a lesson by: Zollie L. Smith, Jr., Executive Director of Assemblies of God US Missions "You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In God’s Presence Is The Most Wonderful And Valuable Thing. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,668 views

    Part one of a two part series on being in the Presence of God.

    What if I was to make you an offer? I have two rings one that is made of Gold and I can guarantee that it is, it has 9 carat stamped inside it. I even meet the Jeweler that made it and it contains his makers symbol / the other is pretty cool it has a lions head on it and it looks like gold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    Pentecost 10(B) - Believers are reminded and encouraged to keep the unity of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit produces unity by faith. God’s gifts promote unity in faithful living.

    “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” (Outline) July 20, 2008 -- PENTECOST 10 -- Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 INTRO: Today’s text reminds us of the fact that we are saints in the Lord united together by our Christian faith. This is our confession in the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Accepting The Different Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,067 views

    To accept one another, we are to pass judgment on no one.

    Have we ever asked ourselves, “What would attract people to our church?” In his aptly titled book, “Saints and Snobs,” Marion Jacobsen wrote, “People are hungry for acceptance, love and friends, and unless they find them in the church they may not stay there long enough to become personally related ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Unlikely Candidate Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    See the remarkable workings of God in reaching one lost man.

    No one is beyond God’s reach, unless he chooses to walk away from Him. • We are going to see today the extent to which the Holy Spirit works in order to reach someone and save him. • You can never tell what the Spirit of God can do, because He can surprise you and save the most unlikely candidate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 43,896 views

    Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

    Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Day To Get It Right

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 2,108 views

    The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

    SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finish Well

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,225 views

    In the New Testament we see people like Judas, Anannias, and Saphirra who started well but did not finish well.

    1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changing The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
     | 6,514 views

    A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

    Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    An On The Mark Church Where Love Abounds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    What is the difference between a church and a social club? A church family and a group of independent believers who converge in the same location? A church that hits God’s mark and one that misses it? Three principles nurture an “on the mark church wher

    An On the Mark Church Where Love Abounds Romans 15:1-13 1. Our lives are constantly hanging by a thread. 2. The horrors of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis have shocked all of us. 3. When human lives are on the line, other things fade in insignificance. 4. And so we pray and give to help rescue ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Climb That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,213 views

    Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

    Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have The Key To Heaven

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    You Have the Key to Heaven 1) Guard it! 2) Share it!

    Daniel Habben You Have the Key to Heaven Revelation 3:7-13 1) Guard it! December 12th, 2004 2) Share it! Is there anything worse than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ponder The Palm Sunday Paradox

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    Ponder the Palm Sunday Paradox 1) An almighty king rides to his death. 2) A humble king commands our praise.

    Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Here’s an example: “The more you learn, the less you know.” Here’s another paradox: “Less is more.” Christianity is filled with paradoxes. Take the Palm Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran