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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Your Struggle With Authority Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,058 views

    God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

    Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who Gets In?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    Making sure we are ready to enter heaven is probably as important as anything in life

    A man was stranded in the desert. As he crawled across the burning sand, dying of thirst, he encountered a necktie salesman. "Can I interest you in a nice new tie?" the salesman asked. "Are you crazy?" the man gasped. "I'm dying of thirst and you want to sell me a necktie?" The salesman shrugged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    This sermon is to remind us that love is even more important than being right.

    1 Corinthians Knowledge vs. Love 1 Corinthians 8 March 16, 2003 INTRO: A. Now in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, Paul turns to the second of the questions that the Corinthians had posed to him. 1. You’ll recall that I have told you that 1 & 2 Corinthians are two letters that Paul wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Protect Your Nest Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

    What’s In Your Wallet? Part 2 – Protect Your Nest! What’s in your wallet? I mentioned last week that a wallet is more than just an accessory or fashion statement. Because in them you discover what is most important or dear to a person. We tend to put our most valuable things in our wallet. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Your Gift? Part Two

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Why spiritual gifts are important, and how they should be used to honor and bless God.

    June 23, 2002 How valuable are spiritual gifts in the Christian family? Let’s see if we can make a comparison with a contemporary setting. Step on the airplane with me a moment. Hook up your seat belt; settle back for a flight. The pilot turns on the intercom: "This is your captain speaking. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 36,203 views

    Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

    The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,044 views

    This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

    Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

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    Does Truth Matter?

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 views

    This sermon discuss three important ways to proclaim the truth to our culture today.

    Message for Feb. 03, 2013 “Does Truth Matter?” 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: Recent US TODAY article about all of the scamers, cheaters and liars that are part of the news.. Lance Armstrong is a cheater. Manti Te’o is a liar. And Beyoncé, it seems, is a pretender. Heck, even Storage Wars is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Love One Another? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,260 views

    We will learn today that there can be no mistake about the importance of love, remember this was written to a people who were severely persecuted for there faith, they were on the run, running for there lives, it is vitally important that true love exists

    Why Should we Love One another? 1 Peter 1:22-25 Introduction There is no greater force than love. If two people truly love each other, they will do anything for each other. There is no greater bond on earth than true love. This is especially true for believers. Why? Is there a difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got Something To Say Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

    I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 1: Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 37,393 views

    The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

    Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pentecost Tongues

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    A message about why the Spirit gave those first Christians the ability to speak in other languages.

    Pentecost #3 - Tongues Acts 2:1-21 Some people find the story of Pentecost quite difficult & disturbing - why? I think because the Bible says that the Holy Spirit (HS) came & the disciples heard saw & experienced the HS. They are all gathered on the day of Pentecost in prayer & HS came both ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,609 views

    This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

    This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

    Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

    A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ