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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 689 views

    The sermon explores how God's word and Spirit quench our spiritual thirst, renew us, and empower us to share His life-giving message with others.

    Good morning, friends. It's such a joy to be with you today, to stand here in the presence of our loving God and share His word with you. There's a warmth in this place, a warmth that radiates from each one of you, reflecting the love of Christ that binds us all together. It's a warmth that reminds ...read more

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    I Know What Love Is! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,963 views

    In contrast to what the world calls love, this sermon explains the Bible’s definition of what real love is.

    What Do You Know? I Know What Love Is 1John 3:11-24 & 4:7-21 May 13, 2001 Mother’s Day Intro: A. [Kellie Ammons sent the following e-mail to me this week…] Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sins Of Omission Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    While we are careful to avoid doing what is wrong, we often neglect doing what is right.

    JAMES 4:17 SINS OF OMISSION ”Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” It is one thing to be ignorant of what is expected and to thus offend; it is quite another thing to know what is right and yet fail to do it. We evangelical Christians are familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2022
     | 3,670 views

    We are to act as a preservative, preventing the world from going bad. We should have a positive influence on those around us. Furthermore, that is most likely what Jesus had in mind here.

    Salt, Light, and Law in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:13-16, NIV 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Foundational Parable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 4,746 views

    Why is it so important to understand the Parable of the Sower?

    1. Jesus indicates that if you do not understand the parable of the sower, you will not have the foundation upon which to build your understanding of other parables. 2. The parable of the sower contains four basic elements that are essential to understanding the kingdom of God: A. Sowing – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lacking Nothing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    We do not lack anything necessary for life and godliness in our union with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll be reading verses 9-13 this morning. We’re going to pick up the trail again today in our study of Paul’s letter to the Colossian believers. The first chapter and a half was mainly about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Commitment To Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,201 views

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Undivided House

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    God cannot be honored when division exists in the church

    An Undivided House 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 April 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the newly formed Republican Party was seeking a nominee for the senate from the state of Illinois. They chose a young lawyer, who had some limited politcal experience, to run for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,094 views

    Continued series on questions from my congregation

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This We Believe: "God The Father" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    This sermon takes a look at the doctrine of God the Father.

    This We Believe—The Apostle’s Creed Genesis 1:1 “I believe in God, the Father Almighty,…” We are in the midst of vacation season, and many of you, if you haven’t already, will soon be packing up for summer vacation. My family and I plan a little get-away in a couple of weeks, and we will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Comparing Styles Of Worship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services  Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Leadership = Overload Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,466 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

    Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things Are Possible With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012
     | 12,291 views

    4th of July message, nothing is impossible with God.

    Introduction The Gospel is the story of God breaking into the human experience. God indwells human flesh in Christ. He indwells human history – making His will known and actuated – most notably through the Church but He is at work in all peoples, nations, tribes, and tongues. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Nothing To See Here Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 6,194 views

    What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare