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  • Joel Smith avatar

    What's In It For Me?

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
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     | 8,092 views

    If you will live for Christ like no one else, later you can live with Christ like no one else.

    Today I speak to you as a free man. School is out for summer. I haven’t had this much freedom since I was a teenager. It’s been a good year, though. Not only have I learned to rely on God and witnessed more of His faithfulness, I learned a lot about my subject areas. I was truly challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Serving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009
     | 16,245 views

    The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

    ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,021 views

    What kind of steward are you in the Kingdom of God?

    Stewardship 01/18/04 AM Text/Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Introduction Ill: A wealthy businessman from Texas was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on his birthday. As his business travels took him around the world, he would always search to find something truly remarkable to give to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Single Verse Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
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     | 13,895 views

    In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise.

    A SINGLE VERSE 03/16/03 AM Text: Philippians 1:21 Introduction In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise. As we consider this verse, let us reflect on our own lives and determine where we stand in light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joshua: The Man God Can Use

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    As we look at the life of Joshua we see the way that God can take a ordinary man and use them to do wonderful things, we they are willing to submit to God’s orders and His will for their lives.

    Joshua: The Man God Can Use Deuteronomy 34:8-10 Introduction For forty years Moses led the children of Israel. I do not believe that any man has ever been called upon to undergo any more hardship than Moses had. Moses was a great man of God, but who was going to take his place. Which leads me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Widow's Oil

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,767 views

    What can you bring to help build God’s kingdom? Bring what you have, bring what is available and bring what is empty.

    A WIDOWS OIL How much is a bar of iron worth? A plain bar of iron is worth $5. The same bar of iron if made into horse shoes would be worth $50. If it were made into needles, it would be worth $5,000. If it were made into balance springs for fine Swiss watches, it would be worth $500,000. The raw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Created For Good Works

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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    We are saved by grace IN ORDER to do good works.

    Created for Good Works June 15, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are saved by grace IN ORDER to do good works. Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Before and After tactics of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless America

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012
     | 3,926 views

    God WILL bless us if we honor Him & serve Him.

    God Bless America June 29, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God WILL bless us if we honor Him & serve Him. Focus Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22 Introduction: I. America’s Past a. Pilgrims 1620: Christians leaving England for religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division Of Labor And Promotion Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011
     | 4,970 views

    The smallest work for God requires and depends not on personal charisma but on the Holy Ghost if we desire to bring glory to God

    "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is Your Bible Use It

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2011
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    We must read the bible in order to serve the Lord better.

    IT IS YOUR BIBLE USE IT David used his bible daily how about you? Psalm 119 1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Paul The Pattern (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013
     | 6,634 views

    The apostle Paul was a sinner like everyone else, yet his life is said to be a pattern to those who believe on Christ. How is Paul a pattern to us today?

    Paul the Pattern (Part 1) Introduction 1. Many people today are looking for someone to pattern their life after. Teens try to dress and act like their favorite singer, ladies imitate the hair styles of Hollywood, men attempt to look like their favorite T.V. or sports star. 2. But who could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Come And Follow Straightway. Let Straightway Be Your Slogan

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Feb 2, 2012
     | 4,326 views

    Serving the Lord requires us to react straightway which is the direction we go and the time that we take to serve the Lord.

    Jan. 22, 2012 Mark 1: 14-20 Come and Follow Straightway. Let Straightway be your Slogan Time for a math lesson; Rate of Speed=distance divided by time Give an example: Walk to Jerusalem would be about 6000 miles, so how fast would we need to walk if we wanted to get their by Easter. Rate ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Message Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,188 views

    1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

    Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Imparting Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 5,317 views

    SERVING IN GRACE SHARES THE GIFTS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU

    Romans 1:6-15 – Imparting Spiritual Gifts I. Called of Jesus Christ a. Paul is linking the believers at Rome experience to his own -- "called" b. This is a root word that relates to the church "the called out" ones c. Paul will later talk about calling as part of the process of salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,695 views

    A short sermon looking at the priorities Jesus sets in this Bible reading and asking what our priorities are. My prayer is that His priorities will be ours.

    Priorities, priorities, priorities! I wonder how you react to hearing those three words, or was it one word? Are you thinking ’time management’? Do you have a ’to-do list’? Do you wonder if you have got your priorities right? Would you like more time for those things you consider to be top ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican