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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    My Friend Abraham

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    This sermons reminds us that our God is a perfect God who seeks friendship with imperfect humanity.

    Introduction: This text is filled with possibilities. The fact that God the creator of the universe would seek friendship with man is incomprehensible. God our Banner. God the omnipotent. God the Omnipresent one. God the omniscience. God the Most High. God of the empty tomb. God our healer. God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A "Mary Worshiper"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,257 views

    The Magnificat is an incredible moment of worshiping God. This sermon identifies 6 things we need to do, not to worship Mary, but to worship LIKE Mary.

    - Being a “Mary Worshiper” does not mean that we worship Mary, but that we worship like Mary. Becoming a “Mary Worshiper”: 1. “Mary worshipers” focus their eyes up, not in. - v. 46 - “magnifies the Lord.” - while there is certainly a need for reflection and self-examination in worship, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes To Love Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Fourth in a six part series encouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their relationship with God and others. This message focuses on fellowship.

    Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ The last two weeks, we’ve talked about doing “whatever it takes” in our relationship with God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,651 views

    We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

    Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    A Heart Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,244 views

    Message 7 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place at the Ohio State University Department of Surgery Research. A 30-year-old named Harry Besharra was arrested for armed robbery and during his intake it was observed that something was wrong with him physically. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "4 Distinguishing Marks"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,527 views

    Expository series in Philippians.

    Title: “4 Distinguishing Marks” Script: Phil. 3:1-3 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-16-23 Intro: Carol and I like to watch a lot of mysteries and crime dramas. If the victim survives an incident or attack, or if there was an eye witness, the detectives usually sit down with the person or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 17,791 views

    One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

    INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gifts Concerning Tongues Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”

    The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love On One Foot

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    Jesus sums up God’s laws in a brief statement that says it all: love God, love your neighbor--our duty to God and others. This is law of love...on one foot.

    A young Jewish student went to see a learned Rabbi and posed a challenging question: “Rabbi, can you tell me the essence of the Law while standing on one foot?” The Rabbi got flustered. “What? Give you the essence of the Law while on one foot? I’ve studied the Torah for over fifty years and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Easter Is Just The Beginning Of God's Love For You

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Easter is just the beginning of God handing out His love to you.

    What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:31-32 NKJV) Easter is the beginning of God handing out His love to you. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Crowson avatar

    Forgiveness Objective: Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,213 views

    The purpose of forgiveness is reconciliation.

    January 27, 2008 Forgiveness Objective: Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-24 Romans 12:18 This is the last in the series on forgiveness. Have you ever been offended by something another has said about you? Have you ever been guilty of offending another by word or deed? If you live long enough you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
     | 6,614 views

    The second sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    God (BFM #2) Text: Psalm 14:1; James 2:19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is the second in our series on the BFM and it’s the second point. The BFM says, “There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Tired Of Being Stuck

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,147 views

    Peter was stuck in his relationship with Christ and needed to make a change

    Tired of being Stuck? John 21:15-19, John 18:18, Luke 5:1-11 August 23, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Have you ever been stuck? My brother and I were going fishing at a neighbors pond and had to cut across their field. There had been a lot of rain and there were some ruts from the other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Scandalon

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,272 views

    How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

    How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Nature Of Authentic Worship

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Worship

    Nature of Authentic Worship Moving Ahead Together, Part 9 Matt 15:8-9 8 "’These people honor me with their lips, but their heart are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’" . The text tells us that the early church praised God together so today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational