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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Freedom And Morality Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    We’re to live such lives of purity that we glorify God not just with our words but with our whole bodies. And as a church we’re to encourage one another to live lives of purity so that the church is strengthened in its purity, not weakened.

    As you well know, the Governor-general has just been forced to resign over his failure to censor a priest who was guilty of sexual abuse of one of his parishioners. The Roman Catholic bishop of Phoenix has just been charged with obstructing the course of justice for protecting priests who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living Water Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

    First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,561 views

    Part of a series in Phil., we are encouraged to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

    What would you do for a Klondike bar? Some people would do some strange things. What would you do if there was little or no reward? (David Yarbrough, SC.com) The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,456 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Freedom

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    We spend alot of time talking, singing and even dreaming about freedom, But I wonder do we really know what true freedom is?

    True Freedom Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. In our society, We desperately seek freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom for refugees, freedom to work anywhere that you choose even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,431 views

    Sermon #3 of 4 in a series called Change from the Inside Out based on Ephesians 4.

    A New Way, Ephesians 4:17-24 Change from the Inside Out Series Intro: I found what I think is one of the most amazing insect specimens I have ever seen the other day. (Show picture of moth) I found it at the kid’s school sitting on a pole; it was about 3 inches wide and probably 2 inches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

    Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,577 views

    This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

    The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 271 ratings
     | 50,053 views

    Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the inside. All the wealth, power and luxury cannot mend the broken heart cause by rejections and inadequacy.

    7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Luk 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. Luk 19:2 There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was one of the most influential Jews in the Roman tax-collecting business, and he had become very rich. Luk 19:3 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Killer Hostility Or Hostility Killer

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,939 views

    When we have hostility we need to remember that we all hang on to the same cross for our salvation. Nothing else is more important than that.

    Sermon 071909 Ephesians 2:11-22 Anne and I love where we live. We live in an area of town called Clintonville with lots of old homes and families and stuff like that. The thing is, we live just south of a major dividing line in the community. That dividing line in North Broadway, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

    HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believe It Or Not

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,864 views

    "No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

    [Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    In Heaven's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,154 views

    Ready to grow up, to become who God desires?

    Do carnivals still have fun house mirrors? When you gaze into one it makes you appear to be 3' wide and 3' tall. Another stretches you out, so that you look like a pro basketball player despite your real height of 5'2". The fun is found in the distortion. But, in life many people live with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Clutter That Hinders

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    Because of the clutter and the noise in our lives, we often fail to see what Jesus does and can do for us. It seems as if we are constantly grasping, but never grabbing hold of that which changes us for the better.

    He walked on water which shows us that nothing can separates us from Him. He made that water into wine which shows us He can create something out of nothing. He ate and drank with people that we would never want to be caught around which shows us that we are all deserving of even the smallest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,186 views

    REASONS TO REACH THE LOST

    7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Summary: Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God