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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Activities Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

    The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In Wisdom

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Imitate God?

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,326 views

    Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

    I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing What Comes Naturally

    Contributed by James May on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    What we do reflects upon the nature that is within each of us!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

    A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Finding The Path"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,561 views

    Discovering the will of God

    “Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

    A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    Through the husband and wife relationship Paul identifies the mysterious relationship that Christ has with His Church. As we enter into a passionate relationship with Christ, He will make us into a LOVING CHRUCH.

    I like the story about the legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote chapter & verse to okay all his actions. He was doing fine until he fell in love with a beautiful co-ed. He wanted very much to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    The relationship between husbands and wives pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His Chruch. As we share a passionate relationship with Jesus He will make us into a RADIANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH through righteous living and good works.

    A young man was head over heals in love with a young lady. The time they spent together was magical. When they were with each other everything was always perfect; there was never a problem. He decided that the two of them should be married, so he set off in search of the prefect engagement ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

    We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing What God Wants Me To Do And Why I Should Even Care Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    Understanding the will of God.

    "Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." Ephesians 5:17 NLT Sadly, a lot of Christ followers live their lives without following this biblical advice. Often, we don’t want to go to the trouble of finding out what God wants us to do. Or, if we already know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Normal Christian Life Is A Spirit Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,808 views

    The Life Jesus came to give according to John 10:10 is an abundant life, This overflowing life is only found in the Spirit. If this is the life Jesus came to give we must conclude that it is the normal christian life.

    Eph 5:17-21 The Normal Christian Life: #1 Having been Spirit Filled & #2 Being Full of the Spirit. Jesus First Miracle was that of Turning The Water Into Wine First Full of Water = Salvation Then Full of Wine = The Spirit. The progression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Be Kind To One Another

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 306 ratings
     | 39,379 views

    We see people all around us bitter & angry: angry at the world because it hasn’t given them enough; angry at God because they think He hasn’t treated them fairly; angry at their spouses ...

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 4:29-32; Titus 3:3-4 ILL. A number of years ago a cosmetic company sponsored a promotion in which people were asked to submit pictures & letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Jesus Impacts Others

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Once we know that God sees Jesus in us, that will have a dramatic impact on how we view others around us.

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Others August 10, 2002 I hope you had a better week, this one just ending, than some have been, and that you were able to bask in the light of God’s view of yourself, because of understanding, more fully, how He views you. What we considered last week is very important- that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational