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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Becoming A More Loving Person Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,525 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on The Fruit of the Spirit. It looks at five ways to become more loving. 1. EXPERIENCE God’s Love 2. FORGIVE Your Enemies 3. THINK Loving Thoughts 4. BEHAVE In Loving Way 5. EXPECT The Best

    Fruit of The Spirit – Love Becoming a More Loving Person Today we begin a new series called: Becoming a Fruitful Christian. It is based on the passage of scripture which says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome The King!

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,573 views

    Do we offer our worship because we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who alone is worthy of our praise?

    INTRODUCTION Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday… also known as the “Triumphal Entry”. This is a special day where we remember the events that happened almost 2,000 years ago… A special day when Jesus rides into Jerusalem… A special day to begin a week of celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurricane Florence And The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 27, 2018
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    Meteorologists aren't always right but when a disaster like Hurricane Florence is looming they will be sure to let you know. We as Christians should be expecting the return of Christ and the cooresponding Day of The LORD which will follow. We should be letting people know as well!

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Marks Of A Biblical Church Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    There are things that make a healthy church family and they go a long ways in removing human obstructions that keep people from seeing who Jesus really is! 5 marks of a Biblical Church family from the last half of Romans 15. Expectations of a church famil

    Marks of a Biblical Church Family Romans 15:23-33 Intro: We like to refer to ourselves as a family here at CLC. That certainly isn’t unique, seeing that many groups with similar interests refer to themselves as a family. There are all kinds of families (small, large, mixed, nuclear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Response Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,511 views

    These verses could be considered a summary of the core expectations of supernatural living. If we love the way Christ loves us we should be willing to love others. If we have experienced God's grace we are able to, and should want to, pass it on to other

    ROMANS 12: 14-21 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE RESPONSE OF GRACE [Luke 6:27-33] [Last week we learned that God calls us to supernatural living which is having our outer life transformed by the inner life being conformed to Christ-likeness. In that text we looked at the believer's duty toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Like There’s No Tomorrow

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2023
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    We have a high life expectancy; we've got plenty of time. So Peter’s warning that the end is near is shocking. Peter speaks as if this truth ought to change our thoughts and actions! Peter’s living life by a different paradigm!

    LIVING LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW 1 Pet. 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One day at the Church, Father O’Malley answered the phone, “Hello?” A voice said, “Is this Father O’Malley?” “Yes, it is.” “This is the IRS. Can you help us?” “Yes,” said O’Malley. 2. “Does a Ted Hooligan attend your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jacob-Hello And Good Bye, Brother Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2022
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    Jacob had left home and a very angry brother 20 years earlier. Now his brother, Esau, was coming to meet Jacob with 400 armed soldiers. Jacob was probably expecting a final (!) good bye but not the "hello!' Esau gave him!

    Introduction: Jacob had left his home and family about 20 years before this event. Esau, his twin brother, was so upset at the time that he wanted to kill Jacob! Now that Jacob was returning to his home area, he sent messengers to Esau. The reply? “Esau is coming to meet you, and he’s bringing 400 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrendered To Thanksgiving(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 28, 2023
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    1 of 1. The Psalmist expected & charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people should be surrendered to an attitude of thanksgiving. ?What do those of us enjoy, who are indeed surrendered to thanksgiving? People Surrendered to Thanksgiving enjoy...

    SURRENDERED to THANKSGIVING—Psalm 100:1 Attention: •Business retailers gear up early for Christmas. •The shelves are beginning to get stocked with Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & materials, Lights, Baking goods, Candies, Ribbons, Brightly colored packages, Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024
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    1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

    DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing Near In The Beauty Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 337 views

    Drawing near to God in the beauty of holiness is not only a privilege but a divine expectation. The more we behold Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is not about external rules, but an internal transformation that reflects God's nature and attracts His presence.

    DRAWING NEAR IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 96:9 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Isaiah 6:1-5, Matthew 5:8, Leviticus 11:44 INTRODUCTION: God desires that we draw near to Him, but He invites us to do so in the beauty of holiness. The presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is It Possible A Christian Is Not A Sinner Saved By Grace? Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,575 views

    This is the fifth and final message in the series.

    Monday, March 6, 2006. It was Day 2 of the week-long Spring Prayer and Power Conference hosted by Dave Roberson Ministries in Tulsa, OK. I had booked the detached living quarters that were part of a bed and breakfast for me, Candace and Stephen, two of my children. I got up that morning around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021
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     | 6,540 views

    1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

    1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    There Is No Private Sin

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 349 views

    To create and to enhance unity, we must put away falsehood and practise speaking the truth in love.

    “Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” [1] Lone-Ranger Christianity has no relationship to biblical Faith. God’s purpose is to build His church—a vibrant, world-encircling community of Faith. This is so much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Teaching

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    What kind of first impression of the Christian faith do we leave with those that we meet? If like Paul, we proclaim ourselves as followers of Christ, how loud would our proclamation be if it were under punishment of death?

    Sermon Title: The Truth about the Teaching Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Date: July 13, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: I have given this morning’s message the title, “The Truth about the Teaching”, because oftentimes it is not only the teaching that is important but the reason why we teach and the reason ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Character Of Noah

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 16, 2015
     | 11,798 views

    The Character of Noah

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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