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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Moving Out In Humility Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    This series is about Giving God room to work in our lives and in our church, each sermon talks a little about what we need to do and we need to stop doing in order to have God work in our lives.

    WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN! Part 1 “Moving Out in Humility” (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Several years ago I was the preacher of a church in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After I had ministered there for a while, I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Great Blueprint

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Apr 18, 2016
     | 7,326 views

    Understanding how God wants to season us with his word and create a blueprint for Christianity

    God’s Great Blueprint Seasoning from the Word Mark 9:33-34; 49-50: 33. And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that all of you disputed among yourselves by the way? 34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prescription For Spiritual Perfection

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    To establish the requirements for one to know and achieve spiritual perfection. This lesson will discuss the importance of a life of sacrifice, unconformity to the world and a transformation into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Life of Sacrifice 2. A Life of Unconformity 3. A Life of Transformation Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a “Prescription for Perfection.” Is spiritual perfection even possible? Many have given up on this idea. Some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas According To Matthew (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 23, 2020
     | 4,130 views

    Wise men still still seek Him

    Christmas Eve 2020 Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2020 Christmas Eve 1987 What’s the best Christmas present you have ever received? Several come to mind. When we were first married Maxine got tickets for us to go see The Orlando ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Know If I Am A Christian?

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,682 views

    Jesus will never die again; He’ll live forever. This is the power that’s inside a true follower of Christ. It’s a real power to change your life.

    Superbowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday. We are so glad you joined us for our celebration of Tailgate Sunday this morning – welcome! Football is such a big influence on many of our lives, especially here in Texas and we are glad to celebrate with you on Tailgate Sunday. After our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,441 views

    Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023

    "Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023 Intro Welcome. Great to have you here. I have to begin by asking… WHY are you here? I don’t mean why are you here in this gathering…. I mean ...why are you here at all? Why do you exist? It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saving Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 103 views

    God’s love reaches us at our lowest, offering grace and acceptance not because we are worthy, but because He chooses to love us first.

    Some of us slipped into church today with a quiet ache that words barely touch. Some carry the weight of a week that felt longer than it should. Some bring a secret shame that still stings, a failure that still whispers. And yet here we are—together—hearts open, hands ready, longing for a word that ...read more

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    When You Want To Call It Quits Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,301 views

    Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us.

    Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us. Or when the demands of others’ expectations coupled with our own sense of inadequacy and failure squelch our spirit. When it comes spiraling down to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faces Of The Stranger Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    Let’s talk about what makes it difficult for us to form community, and in so doing, we will also find an explanation for the turmoil our world is seeing and has always seen.

    The Faces of the Stranger Pastor Jim Luthy I’ve really wrestled this week whether to return to our series on community or to talk about the recent attacks on our nation. On one hand, we are being asked to return to normal, whatever that means, and these messages on community are meant to equip us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feature Presentation

    Contributed by Chris Genders on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 13,955 views

    Worship can either be the previews or it can be the feature presentation - make it the feature presentation.

    [Call to Worship] I love going to the movies. I love the smell of popcorn, the comfortable seats, the experience of being with friends and family. I even love the way that my shoes stick to the floor! But most of all, I love the sense of anticipation! You know what I mean? You’re sitting there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naked Souls

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    A sermon about God’s knowledge of us, His mercy inspite of that knowledge, and the response we should have to these truths.

    21, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Naked Souls Introduction: Have you ever felt there is a distance between you and the Lord? Has the enemy convinced you that God is tired of forgiving you? Do you ever wrestle with feelings of unworthiness before the Lord? Tonight I want to look at what ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Amazing Grace In Simple Terms Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,172 views

    Easy to understand expository sermon on God’s Amazing Grace utilizing the key words in Ephesians 2:4-7.

    We’re in the series, "Be Contagious!" Those of us who know Christ want others to know Him too! We want to be contagious with the Good News about Jesus! One of the most contagious truths associated with the Good News about Jesus is the message of God’s grace! Grace is God’s favor. God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Cup Overflows Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,682 views

    Final Message in Series on 23rd Psalm

    My Cup Overflows April 16th, 2006 Psalm 23:5-6 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering hints: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    Do You Know Him? Series

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Focusing on studying Jesus can, if we let it, blind us from knowing him.

    DO YOU KNOW HIM? In 1985 neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote a book describing some of the case histories of his patients who had disorders. One of the, a man with visual agnosia, was the origin was the book’s title, The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. It’s a funny title, and kind of a funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Hear Jesus Say ‘goodbye'”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,606 views

    Luke’s account of Jesus’ ascension into heaven gives us a "goodbye" unlike any we have ever heard.

    “Good-bye! It was great visiting with you. Let’s keep in touch! See you in a few months!” Without bringing tears to the eyes of those of you who hate to say goodbye I want all of you to bring to mind a time when you were saying goodbye to family or friends. What were some of the things that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran