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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    A sermon about using the gifts of God for God’s Kingdom.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Use It Or Lose It” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Author Dan Kimball is quoted as saying: “You can’t do nothing. Whatever it is that you try, at least you will be able to stand before Christ one day and say ‘We gave it our best ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Humble Character Of The Believer

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

    Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jephthah For President

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 5, 2010
    based on 104 ratings
     | 24,061 views

    A statesman makes decisions based on what’s best for the next generation...a politician on what’s best for the next election. Jephthah-Character in the face of difficulty, and Courage in the face of danger. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerP

    Jephthah for President Judges 11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jephthah.html This 9th judge of Israel was a man of impeccable character and integrity. He stood out among his brethren because they had little or no character. And oh how people of character stand out in our society today, even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

    “Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Power In Christian Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,222 views

    Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

    Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Came

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Call To Follow

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 22,457 views

    The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

    What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wrath Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate the truth that all persons are responsible to acknowledge and know God and to refuse to do so leaves one subject to the wrath of God being revealed in their life rather than receiving the righteousness that comes from God

    Paul has made his point that he is proud of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation. It provides deliverance from the penalty of sin (death) and freedom from sin’s power over us now (it no longer masters us). For in the gospel he points out that a righteousness from God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Christ's Victory

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves.

    Walking in Christ’s Victory Text: 1 John 3:6-10 Introduction: Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves. But our enemy is not another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving And Taking Honor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,228 views

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 26 - Similitudes And Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 26.

    We will now look at chapter twenty six. 1 Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. Proverbs 26:1 (NASB) Snow in summer and rain at harvest time are not desirable. Honor is not fitted for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Repent

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,786 views

    A call of repentance to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ

    John is out in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance and people from all around are seeking out this strange prophet who dressed in a camel hair coat with a leather belt, living off locust and honey. I guarantee you John would have been a sight to behold. I wonder why people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,530 views

    It's always important to be acting in "due season." This message speaks of the season we are in anticipating the return of Christ and how we need to live in light of the season.

    Title: ‘Tis the Season Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Date: December 2, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction Seasonal Activity “‘Tis the Season” An often used expression this time of the year Used to explain many phenomena we see occurring in a certain time or season of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Cleaned Our Windows

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 17, 2011
     | 4,487 views

    A sermon on Romans 2. Designed to be a brief overview of Chapter 2. (Material adapted from WIERSBE’S EXPOSITORY OUTLINES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT and Dr. Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans)

    HoHum: A woman looked out of her window every morning and commented on the dirty laundry on her neighbor’s line. One day she noticed it was sparkling clean: “Maybe she’s using a new detergent,” she said. “No,” said her husband, “I got up early and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ