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  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
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    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Imitators Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Oct 10, 2006
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    Once lost in sin, now Christ has saved us and put a new nature in us. We must renounce our former state and by grace and the Spirit we must choose to be imitators of Christ and soar as His chosen people.

    EPHESIANS 5:1-7 October 8, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE IMITATORS” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. The stamp on an object tells a lot about its maker. A. Too often it says, made in China or made in Taiwan. 1. It is reassuring when a well made product is stamped with Made in the USA. 2. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
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    How can we make a difference in our world today. 3 ways to walk in a dark and desperate world.

    There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in dark days. Watch the news for 10 minutes or read the front page of your daily paper. Certainly you will recognize that we are beriong bombearded with horrific stories. Evil is present with us and at times it seems to be winning. How should we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Love May Bring Heartache, But It's Worth It

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
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    A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 3/1/98 Love May Bring Heartache, but it’s worth it! Introduction: "We become vulnerable when we love people and go out of our way to help them." That’s what the wealthy industrialist Charles Schwab declared after going to court and winning a nuisance suit at age 70. Given permission ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,000 views

    Walk as Children of light

    INTRODUCTION In the previous verse we are told that we are to be imitators of God. How can we do that? WE must walk as He wants us to walk. We live in a society much like Paul’s, full of immorality and sin. We have all have come from the kingdom of darkness to the light. Most of us had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    I borrowed the title from a Sermoncentral contributor because it was so good. But the rest of this sermon deals with sexual immorality and how the Christian needs to walk in a sexually darkened world.

    LIVING A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD Let me tell you about a couple I have become familiar with, Josh and Jerusha. These two grew up together in the same neighborhood, you could say. Actually, Josh was a few years older than Jerusha and had the pleasure of watching Jerusha grow from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Reflections On Halloween

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,578 views

    How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

    Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Simplicity Of Life

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 2, 2005
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     | 4,217 views

    Too often we make life more complicated than it really is. In fact life really is simply when we live according to God’s Word.

    LIVING YOUR FAITH: THE SIMPLICITY OF LIFE EPHESIANS 5:8 A little more than 11 years ago, Sherri and I had our first warm debate…it all surrounded the game of life A. The details are conveniently little fuzzy 1. One of us decided to make up the rules as we went along 2. New and improved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Doesn't Grow In The Dark

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
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    We must continually draw close to the Lord of Light because He is the one who produces fruit in our life.

    INTRODUCTION Who’s afraid of the dark? Who’s ever been afraid of the dark? I was. Yep, that’s right. I had a nightlight too. Anybody have a nightlight? I had one of those really cool care bear ones. Wish Bear to be exact. Did you ever stop and think why people have nightlights? I mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Love Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    the do’s and don’t of a believers love

    Christianity is different from the way non-believers live. Instead of revenge, anger, hatred, the believer takes the higher road, the road of love. Why do we love? Because Christ loves us. Amy Carmichael wrote, “If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Past Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

    The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

    IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitations: Good And Bad

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
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    The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. This outline sets forth these distinctions.

    IMITATIONS: GOOD AND BAD "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. I. IMITATION: "AN ARTIFICIAL LIKENESS UNFEIGNED." Unfeigned: No effort is made to deceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Imitators Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 18,697 views

    Imitators of God? Mimickers of God? Was Paul kidding? (#1 in "The Christian Victor" series)

    “IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1,2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” Here at the opening of the fifth chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's Purpose For Us

    Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,670 views

    What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

    Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist