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  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Crowd Or Disciple Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,917 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: CROWD OR DISCIPLE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:1-2 “1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying:” Introduction: (ILL. College Needed "Follower" Not Leader ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,460 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: BLESSED LIFE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: In1Timothy 4:16 Paul declares clearly: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” NOTICE THAT PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,747 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sweep The House"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,621 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,227 views

    Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

    A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy All The Day?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

    Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

    Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,423 views

    Sometimes God’s people are put in a difficult situation and God expects committment. He will stand by those who take a stand for the right.

    “If you remain silent” Esther 4:14 INTRO.: Summarize the story of Esther 1-4. Events occurred during the last period of Old Testament history. In the middle of the 100 year period Israel was returning from Babylonian exile. The dominant world empire is Persia. Mordecai and Esther, Jews of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Our World Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine discusses who Jesus was, why it matters, and how he expects us to respond.

    During my second year of college I had the opportunity to study abroad in London. While in London, a small group of friends and I decided to visit Paris for about five days. The first day we were in Paris we visited the Eiffel Tower. We reached the Eiffel Tower just before sunset. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You And Me In The World

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,510 views

    God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

    You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Getting Off The Crazy Cycle Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    In relationships, we keep doing the same things over and over and expect a different outcome. This sermon will help listeners deal with marriage issues.

    INTRODUCTION – We live in new world. • Social networking has never been easier, • But we don’t do relationships very well. • The hardest place for relationships is home. • Hebrews 13:4 NLT, “Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boat In The Middle Of The Sea

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 3, 2014
     | 3,204 views

    Come on, we cannot be expecting to see miracles and supernatural events everyday! We got to move with faith now! Are you listening?

    Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prophesying In The Camp

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    The Sovereign Holy Spirit does not always operate where, when, how, with what, or with whom we may expect. Such things are not open to debate.

    PROPHESYING IN THE CAMP. Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29. Chips (French Fries) for tea every day seemed a good idea for a Ship’s Company of 180 Cadets in their teens. But chips every day??? We rebelled - and our chips were replaced by some fluffy artificial instant mashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    How To Live A Blessed Life

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
     | 6,690 views

    God has prescribed the right way to live and expects us to follow through. Read this sermon for more information on living a blessed life.

    “You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set.” (Psalm 119: 4-5 The Message) Good Morning, soldiers in the fight of faith! Today is the day for yet another choice – how shall you live? We thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist